Continental Food Recipes

A delicious pie crust that has a touch of sweetness and salt, baked to a flaky perfection and filled with roasted vegetables and pesto is a perfect one to make Roasted Vegetable Pesto Tart Recipe for one of those days when you have a large gathering of guests over. The crusts can be made about a week ahead and the vegetables and pesto can be roasted and kept a day ahead as well. Make it into tiny bite size tarts or four inch tarts or even wedges cut out from a large tart - it is simply delicious. ...

Gan Bian Dou Jiao Recipe (Dry-Fried Sichuan String Beans) are made with long green beans that are tossed with soya sauce and honey till they are bright and light and the beans are evenly coated with the Sichuan sauce, soya, honey and slight touch of ginger and garlic. This dish is featured as one of the main dishes in the Sichuan Cuisine. Traditionally in the regions of Sichuan, the dish also made by using Yacai (pickled mustard stem) and Pork.  As for the vegetarian lovers, we can keep it ...

Oven Baked Rice Casserole Recipe is a lip smacking main course dish.  The casserole has a layer of this simple herb rice tossed in bell peppers and fresh parsley, the next layer is a medley of various veggies that are pan roasted in olive oil, the third layer is a creamy and spicy sauce made with some garlic, basil and tomatoes, with added richness from the cream and milk.  These layers are finished off with a generous topping of mozzarella cheese and then baked.  Makes a perfect ...

Pistachio & Cranberry Broken Wheat Pulao Recipe is a delicious recipe of broken wheat combined with pistachios and cranberries, as the name suggests.  Broken wheat is pressure cooked with some olive oil, salt and pepper, with the addition of the star ingredients of pista and cranberry.  The addition of mint leaves adds great freshness to this broken wheat dish.  Serve Pistachio & Cranberry Broken Wheat Pulao along with Herbed Vegetables In Roasted Bell Pepper Sauce ...

The Rustic Cottage Pie With Mushroom Sauce Recipe is an incredible one-pot meal that is perfect for lunch or dinner. The Cottage Pie also sometimes known as the Shepherds Pie is made from vegetables that are baked with a sauce and crusted on the top with some mashed potatoes. There are multiple variations to this pie and you can experiment with a great number of fillings. The Rustic Cottage Pie With Mushroom Sauce is a perfect combination of subtle and spicy flavors blended to make a one-pot meal. ...

Manakish Zaatar is a traditional Lebanese variety of pita bread spiced with Zaatar. This Middle Eastern delicacy is similar to a pizza, made of soft pita base topped with zaatar spice mix. Zaatar spice mix is a slightly sour spice which is a mixture of sumac berries (dried and powdered), thyme, oregano, sesame seeds and some salt. It can be easily made at home and when used in many breads, for seasoning salads and other things it adds a distinct Middle Eastern touch to every dish. Serve Manakish ...

Jerk Chicken With Rice And Peas Pilaf Recipe is a Caribbean dish made with roasted chicken on rice pilaf. Chicken is oven roasted with spices. The mildly spiced rice pilaf is made with peas and then the jerk chicken is served placed on top of the rice pilaf, with a dash of lemon juice on top. This recipe is so filling and is a one pot dish to make. Since roasting is done in oven, it is an easy chicken recipe to make. Serve Jerk Chicken With Rice And Peas Pilaf Recipe for a lip smacking Sunday ...

Way back in 1993, when I was young and eager to learn, there was a young Colombian Chef who had come to New Delhi in search of nirvana. He was an absolute dope head, but cooked like an angel. Once in awhile in lieu of a free meal at the restaurant he would cook something for us. He was the first to give me the taste  of these arepas  - corn cakes made with a starchy cornmeal. The Corns Cakes are made with starchy cornmeal, corn kernels and cheese. It is one of the most delicious corn cakes ...

The Creamy Mushroom Mini Pie Recipe is a delicious combination of mushrooms, cheese and herbs. The addition of garlic, sesame and black pepper brings out the flavors of this dish along with a flaky and buttery pastry crust. Making the pie crust is an art and comes with practice, but if you get it right, you will never stop making this pie.   Serve the Creamy Mushroom Pie along with a bowl of Lemongrass Soup, a Garlic Bread and a glass of wine for a weeknight dinner or even when you have ...

Tomato Basil Chicken Curry Recipe is a one pot dish that can be made in a jiffy. The recipes uses fresh produce to create a tangy flavour packed curry that can be paired with any flavoured rice or a toast of garlic bread. The chicken is slowly stewed in the tomato puree that has got the flavour of sautéed onions and garlic. We have also added some chopped carrot in order to give another texture to the curry. Finally, the curry is infused with some torn fresh basil that goes really well with the ...

The Zesty Fish Quiche Recipe is a twist to the classic french dish, where there is a crunchy tart crust that is filled with a zesty fish flavored With Cheesy Garlic Mayo. Quiche is basically a French savory tart making a use of meat or veggies in savory custard and baked to set. Quiche custard commonly is made using eggs, milk or cream, cheese and choice of filling. Fish goes very well cheesy and garlic and when filled in the tart along with egg, the outcome is irresistible. The best part ...

Malaysian inspired Sambal Shrimp recipe is an awesome  spicy dish to enjoy and rejuvenate your Sunday afternoon meal.  A fine Asian dish to try at home especially for those seafood lovers. There is no need to buy from outside instead try at home as it is too simple to prepare once you can assemble all the authentic ingredients. Add more chilli paste to make it even more spicy. Readymade sambal paste is easily available in market, all you need to do is add few more ingredients to make it ...

Ruote pasta is popularly known as Cartwheel pasta or Wagon wheel pasta owing to its shape. This Ruote pasta & Eggplant gratin is a scrumptious one pot meal which is sure to please everyone. The pretty pasta is layered with veggies in pasta sauce, eggplants and topped with Gouda cheese; you can also use Mozzarella or Parmesan cheese instead. Use any vegetables of choice.  Serve the Ruote Pasta & Eggplant Gratin Recipe along with Couscous Salad with Raw Mangoes or with ...

Roasted Bell Pepper Quinoa Recipe is a great way to elevate the quinoa making it palatable.  Pressure cooked quinoa is tossed in roasted bell peppers and herbs with a splash of freshly squeezed lemon juice added to the delicious taste of this recipe. Did you know: Quinoa is gluten-free, high in protein, high in fiber, magnesium, B vitamins, iron, potassium, calcium, phosphorus, vitamin E and beneficial antioxidants. You can read more about it here.  Serve Roasted Bell Pepper ...

Au Gratin was probably one of my very first continental dishes I had as a child. What I loved about it was it’s creamy and cheesy taste. I make it so often at home as my boys at home love it too. And it’s a great way to sneak in the veggies as well.  This recipe of Roasted Vegetable Au Gratin Recipe has Britannia’s Asli pepper cheese spread which gives an delicious twist to the cheese sauce. This cheese sauce is topped over some roasted zucchini, carrots and green beans. Then ...

रोस्टेड बेल पेप्पर किनुआ रेसिपी एक स्वादिष्ट रेसिपी है जिसे आप अपने रोज के खाने के लिए बना सकते है. इसमें हर्ब्स, निम्बू का रस का प्रयोग किया जाता है जो इसे और भी स्वादिष्ट बनाता है. इसमें बेल पेप्पर ...

Spring Onion & Roasted Garlic Brown Rice Recipe is a super healthy rice preparation made using brown rice, using the pressure cooker cooking method.  Here the brown rice is soaked for a while before adding it to a mixture of garlic and spring onion bulbs cooked in olive oil.  The prepared Spring Onion & Roasted Garlic Brown Rice is then fluffed and tossed with lush fresh green spring onions leaves that instantly uplift the dish.  Serve Spring Onion & Roasted ...

पालक लहसुन स्टिर फ्राई रेसिपी एक बहुत ही आसान रेसिपी है जिसमे पालक को काटकर मक्खन में लहसुन के साथ पकाया जाता है. इसमें नमक और काली मिर्च पाउडर का भी प्रयोग किया जाता है. पालक आपकी सेहत के लिए बहुत अच्छा माना जाता है और इसमें आयरन की मात्रा भी बहुत अधिक होती है.  पालक लहसुन स्टिर फ्राई रेसिपी को आप हर्ब बटर राइस और चिकन इन लेमन बटर सॉस के साथ रात के खाने के लिए परोसे।   

The Creamy Roasted Pumpkin Risotto Recipe is a classic Italian dish that is made from creamy arborio rice risotto flavored with pumpkin puree. This risotto makes a perfect dinner idea for the cold winter night. The combination of garlic, roasted pumpkins, full flavored vegetable stock makes this Risotto a classic.

The Grilled Eggplant With Yogurt Dip Recipe is a simple and easy way of serving eggplants for parties. The addition of tahini, along with sun-dried tomatoes and the greek yogurt over the grilled eggplants bring out the different flavors and textures of this Mediterranean Flavored Dish. The Pomegranate Sauce adds to the subtle sweetness that brings out a burst of flavors to the palate. Try this for one of your parties and your guests will simple love it. Serve the Grilled Eggplant With ...

Baked vegetables in casserole is a delicious combination of seasonal vegetables, whole wheat sauce with Italian herbs, topped with cheese. This dish is delicious as well as appetizing. Slightly charred cheese on top is making me drool all over it. The whole vegetable casserole preparation is in 1 tablespoon butter. Cheese is also used in limited quantity. You can also drop using cheese altogether but a little cheese in the vegetable casserole will still taste yummy and nice. Serve Baked Vegetables ...

The Vegetable Filled Souffle Roll Recipe is a pretty soufflé roll for a lovely breakfast recipe or a light luncheon or even a weeknight dinner. The souffle rolls are made with eggs and flour and baked in the oven to make them soft and fluffy. Once baked, they are filled with a delicious vegetable filling that is packed with flavors from basil. Serve these Vegetable Filled Souffle Rolls along with a tomato basil sauce for a tasty meal. Other recipes that you can try are: Pizza ...

Roasted Vegetable Flan Recipe is a savory pastry made using roasted vegetables vegetables. Flans are usually soft and fluffy and most often served as a dessert. Savory flans are healthy as they are packed with vitamins and minerals from vegetables and proteins from the eggs making them a perfect recipe for dinner. To make an eggless version of this recipe substitute the eggs with 2 boiled potatoes, with 1/4 cup of cream. If you do not want to use the cream then you can use hung yogurt. Add this ...

Mushroom Strudel Recipe with Filo Pastry is a savory strudel pastry that can be served as side dish or as an appetizer too. A strudel is a type of layered pastry that is most often filled with something sweet. The Mushroom Strudel is a savory version of the strudel pastry where the filling is very easy and quick to prepare.  Serve Mushroom Strudel as your tea time snack along with a hot cup of Masala Chai and Quinoa Chocolate Cookies. Did you know:  Mushrooms ...