Prep 10 mins Wait 15 mins Cook 40 mins Eat 55 mins Indian Baingan Ka Bharta is a roasted eggplant salsa and a flavorful appetizer served with naan bread. Eggplant often gets a bad rap. On its own, its’ not that interesting a vegetable, but loaded with spices, olive oil and other flavors, it takes on a… Continue reading Roasted Eggplant Salsa = Indian Baingan Ka Bharta
Author: Patricia Rose
Patricia K. Rose: I am a Chef, Cooking Teacher and Food Blogger in Los Angeles. Learn how to create delicious and healthy food in a FLASH.
Mango Lassi – an Indian Smoothie for Summer!
Prep 5 mins It’s Mango Season! When I found mangoes 4 for $1 at my local Von’s store, I knew it was time for Mango Lassis at our Indian Cooking Class. Then I went to Camp Blogaway, where the Mango Board was one of the sponsors and I came home with six more mangoes just… Continue reading Mango Lassi – an Indian Smoothie for Summer!
Knife Skills Cooking Class – June 14, 2012
Knife Skills are the single most important cooking class I have ever taken. Years ago when I was in Culinary School, this class changed everything about the way I cooked, since I could accomplish all my food prep in half the time or even less! Come hone your knife skills and learn why the Kingly Knife… Continue reading Knife Skills Cooking Class – June 14, 2012
A Tamale Party – Fresh Food in a Flash Style!
Foods of India Cooking Class – May 9, 2012
I had the fabulous pleasure of cooking with my Indian neighbor, Zenith in October. Zenith has a natural touch when it comes to cooking. She has a silver tin containing all her precious spices. The beautiful presentation makes me think of how I imagined Christopher Columbus and the spice traders of old treating their valuable spices… Continue reading Foods of India Cooking Class – May 9, 2012
5-Minute Red Pepper-Tomato Tapenade
Prep 5 mins Eat 5 mins Looking for appetizer ideas for your spring party? This Red Pepper-Tomato Tapenade will take you five minutes to whip up in your food processor. It’s delicious and it’s different. The ingredients are items you can have on hand to make at a moment’s notice. You can serve it on fresh… Continue reading 5-Minute Red Pepper-Tomato Tapenade
Chicken with Oranges, Leeks and Olives – Dinner in a Flash!
Chicken with Oranges, Leeks and Olives Prep 10 mins Cook 20 mins Eat 30 mins For an updated version of Chicken with Oranges, Leeks and Olives with step-by-step photos for making this delicious meal, click here. Our 30-Minute Meals Cooking Class accidentally took on an Italian flair. Maybe its the fresh fennel and oranges growing outside my door that are at… Continue reading Chicken with Oranges, Leeks and Olives – Dinner in a Flash!
Compare this Tequila Chicken Fettuccine to CPK’s
Prep 10 mins Cook 20 mins Eat 30 mins Who doesn’t love the idea of Tequila Chicken Fettuccine. California Pizza Kitchen has this dish on their menu and I think my version is lighter, tangy and ultra delicious. I updated the recipe for Tequila Chicken Fettuccine and lightened it up. Check out the new version here with step-by-step… Continue reading Compare this Tequila Chicken Fettuccine to CPK’s
30 Minutes to Polenta with Tomato-Sausage Sauce
Polenta with Tomato Sausage Sauce Prep 10 mins Bake 18 mins Cook 30 mins Eat 30 mins The meals we made at our 30-Minute Meals Cooking Class are some of my very favorites…some I’ve been making since I worked for McCall’s Magazine many years ago. The Polenta with the Tomato-Sausage sauce is adapted from an old McCall’s recipe.
Italian Farro Salad uses fresh Fava or Soy Beans
Prep 10 mins Cook 30 mins Eat 30 mins For those who dream of getting a delicious meal on the table in less than 30 minutes, Fresh Food in a Flash lived up to its name at this month’s cooking class! Students created amazing dishes from Baked Polenta with Tomato-Sausage Sauce to Tequila Chicken Fettucine in… Continue reading Italian Farro Salad uses fresh Fava or Soy Beans
