Continental Food Recipes

Persian Chicken Kidney Bean Stew Recipe is a flavour packed dish made from a combination lentil and meat. Both are filled with good amount of protein and is cooked along with some fresh and dry herbs. We have mixed two different kinds of herbs which are chopped parsley and coriander leaves that gives in the freshness and flavour to the dish.  Serve the Persian Chicken Kidney Bean Stew Recipe along with some Mexican Brown Rice and Quinoa and fresh vegetables salad by the side for your ...

Baked Egg With Quinoa & Tomato Sauce Recipe is a one pot meal that is baked in the oven. It has three different layer of delicious flavours. There is a bed of quinoa in the bottom and layered with a delicious rich tomato sauce and topped it up with an egg. A good sprinkle of cheddar cheese is finally added on top to make it melt as you bake it in the oven. You can bake this dish until the egg is quite gooey or the way you like the egg to be cooked. This will make a one dish meal in itself for ...

Chicken Mole With Brown Rice Recipe is a classic combination that is made authentically in most of the places in Mexico. Mole sauce is a rich and dark colored sauce which is usually made with loads of ingredients. The sauce is made in one pot and cooked until the it develops flavour. The dark rich color of the sauce is obtained due to the long process of cooking and the use of dark chocolate. The sauce is then poured over the succulent chicken pieces and served with some leftover rice to create an ...

Chicken Crepe Lasagne is going to change the way you think of a Lasagne! This One Pan Lasagne is a no oven, no expensive lasagne sheet, guilt free and a quick recipe. This recipe comes from a need to recreate Lasagne using everyday ingredients and also to make it effortless and healthy. With this one pan Lasagne recipe, you can whip up a Lasagne in a pan in less than 30 minutes and serve it at breakfast as well as dinner! Serve Chicken Crepe Lasagne along with Roasted Tomato and Pumpkin ...

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 ...

Sweet Potato Mash Recipe is such a delicious dish to be had along with your grilled chicken or any other grilled meat. The sweet potato are slowly boiled in milk and butter until it softens and it is mashed to a coarse texture. The addition of fresh garlic cloves into the mash gives it a perfect balance in the dish. The sweetness of the sweet potato is well balanced with the salt and is flavored more by sprinkling some crushed pepper on the top. It is believed that sweet potato has fewer calories ...

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 ...

Spinach Ricotta Balls in Tomato Basil Sauce Recipe is a delicious continental dish with a base of tangy tomatoes combined with basil and mixed herbs, served with some cheese balls so soft, that they will literally melt in your mouth.  Serve the dish as is or with some herbed rice or garlic bread for a weekend dinner or when you have a party at home. Serve Ricotta Spinach Balls in Tomato Basil Sauce along with Herbed Butter Rice Recipe With Rosemary & Thyme and Steamed ...

Pan Roasted Zucchini & Mushroom Recipe is a simple recipe where zucchini and mushrooms are pan roasted with pepper and garlic and finally tossed in mixed dried herbs.  Great to be eaten as a midday snack or even as an evening snack or serve it as a side dish along with a continental meal.  Serve Pan Roasted Zucchini & Mushroom as a side dish along with Chicken In Lemon Butter Sauce Recipe and Jalapeno Cilantro Lime Rice Recipe for a delicious weekend dinner. Try ...

Lemon Parsley Quinoa Recipe is a delicious recipe where protein packed quinoa is pressure cooked along with whole spices like dry red chillies and star anise.  This spiced cooked quinoa is then tossed in freshly squeezed lemon juice and parsley.  Lemon Parsley Quinoa is a great dish to be served along with a semi-gravy side dish.  Serve Lemon Parsley Quinoa along with Baked Tomato Basil Chicken Recipe, Summer Salad Recipe and Red Wine Sangria Cocktail ...

Continental Spinach & Mushroom Stir Fry Recipe is a quick stir fry that can be served as a side to your main course. The onions and garlic are first lightly sautéed and then mixed along with sautéed mushroom and spinach. They go really well with any grilled chicken or fish by the side. Spinach is an excellent source of vitamin K, vitamin A (in the form of carotenoids), manganese, folate, magnesium, iron, copper, vitamin B2, vitamin B6, vitamin E, calcium, potassium, and vitamin C. It is also ...

Greek Style Gigantes Plaki Recipe is a classic recipe made with Broad beans popularly known as “Giant Beans” in a tomato based sauce and baked. The recipe is filled with lots of herbs to give in the flavor to whole dish. Once it is baked to the right texture, the beans will be creamy and cooked along with the tangy tomato sauce. You can substitute the broad beans with any kind of beans that are available in the market and you can also make it very healthy by adding some extra vegetables for ...

Zucchini Roll Up Lasagne Recipe is a no pasta recipe that uses thin slices of zucchini as lasagne sheets. The zucchini is rolled nicely, stuffed with a filling and baked along with some tomato basil sauce. It is a delicious way of making a vegetarian main course for your weekend that will be loved by your family members and friends. Serve the Zucchini Roll Up Lasagne Recipe along with Garlic Bread With Herb Butter , Chickpea Orange Salad Recipe with Sun Dried Tomatoes by the side to make a delicious ...

Spinach & Broad Bean Shakshuka Recipe is a wonderful poached egg recipe that is cooked a tangy tomato based gravy. We have made it healthier by adding some broad beans, spinach leaves and broccoli. Shakshuka is originally a “Tunisian origin “which means “mixture”. Once you cut open the egg it will start oozing out into the slow cooked gravy that can be had with a piece bread by the side. Spinach leaves are rich in antioxidants and good for Iron content as well. Adding them into the curry ...

Jalapeno Cilantro Lime Rice Recipe is a vibrant dish that uses freshly ground coriander leaves tossed in with cooked rice and has sliced jalapeños for an extra crunch and flavour. Finally a lemon is freshly squeezed into the rice to give a bit of tangy flavour to the rice preparation. The rice is quick to make for a nice continental menu as a side dish to go along with your chicken or lamb curries. Serve the Jalapeno Cilantro Lime Rice along with Jamaican Stew,  Delicious ...

Chicken Steak Recipe With Pan Roasted Vegetables & Potato Mash is a delicious meal in itself. The chicken is marinated in a lovely marinade that is bursting with flavours that include fresh parsley , lemon, garlic and mixed herbs. All of which add to the yummilicious taste of the chicken.  The pan roasted vegetables that is served with the chicken steak is cooked to perfection with a hint of garlic and herbs.  To balance out the meal, a simple portion of mashed potatoes is served.  Serve ...

Sweet Corn & Coriander Rice Recipe is a delicious rice preparation that you would like to try for a weekday meal. Fresh coriander leaves are ground along with garlic and green chillies and tossed along with the cooked rice which gives it a vibrant colour as well tastes delicious. We have also added sweet corn to give it a different texture to the Rice.  It is just tossed with simple dried herbs like  red chilli flakes and dried oregano that lifts up the entire flavour of the dish.  Serve ...

Herbed Butter Rice Recipe With Rosemary & Thyme is a lip smacking rice preparation. Cooked rice is tossed in butter along with fried garlic and mixed herbs like rosemary, basil, oregano, sage to name a few.  Serve Herbed Butter Rice Recipe With Rosemary & Thyme along with Chicken In Lemon Butter Sauce Recipe,  Sweet Potato Mash Recipe, Broccoli Salad Recipe with Roasted Onion & Peppers and finish off the meal with a dessert of Apple Pie Ice Cream Recipe.  Try ...

Herbed Buttered Rice With Green Peas is a quick and easy rice preparation that you can prepare to serve it along with any vegetable or chicken gravy. The rice is cooked in the pressure cooker and then later on pan tossed with butter, green peas, dried oregano, red chilli flakes. A simple and yet a tasty dish that has subtle flavours of melted butter and mixed herbs. Serve the Herbed Buttered Rice With Green Peas along with Crispy & Spicy Paneer , Thai Yellow curry, and a Tiramisu ...

Steamed Vegetables With Chilli Lime Butter Recipe is a beautiful blend of colourful vegetables that are pressure cooked till is it is just done. The vegetables are then stir fried with some melted butter and tossed with mixed herbs, dried red chilli flakes, lemon and salt. You can add assorted vegetables like mushroom, carrot, green beans, baby corn, green peas and sweet corn. This side dish will make a delicious and healthy side dish along with your main course like chicken steak, grilled lamb ...

Juicy Chicken marinated with herbs is a perfect meal for weekends as it is light on the stomach and does not involve too much effort to cook. You will love each and every bite of herb flavoured chicken. It is delicious and healthy at the same time.  Serve Rosemary And Thyme Chicken along with Farm Fresh Vegetarian Pasta Salad for a weekday dinner. If you like this recipe, you can also try other Chicken recipes such as Cheesy Chicken Ala Kiev Paprika Chicken Skewers Spicy ...

Coriander Garlic Baked Chicken recipe is a super simple dish. Soft and juicy chicken pieces coated with spicy, flavourful green marinade with vegetables, making it a super healthy meal.   Serve Coriander Garlic Baked Chicken along with Beetroot Salad Recipe With Mixed Greens & Feta Cheese for a healthy weekday dinner. If you like this recipe, you can also try other Chicken recipes such as Cheesy Chicken Ala Kiev Recipe Chicken Momos Recipe Paprika Chicken Skewers ...

Chicken and Mushroom Pot Pie Recipe is a must try recipe and a quick to make. Pot pie is made using a pan, where mushroom and chicken is sautéed along with caramelized onions and dried herbs. The filling for the pie is made rich by adding cream and thickening a bit and then covering it with a flaky and buttery puff pastry and baking it till it crisp up. Chicken and mushroom is a good source of protein that will essential be helpful for your body. Baking directly on a pan will be a great idea and ...

Chicken And Basil Quiche Recipe is a comforting dish that you can try at your home when you are craving to eat .  Quiche are originated from France where they are made from a pie pastry dough that is rolled on to a tart pan and blind baked. Once they are blind baked they are then filled with a savory filling , and topped with a savoury egg custard. In this recipe we have paired chicken with fresh basil leaves that goes really well together. The quiche is great to have for a morning breakfast. Serve ...