I made a starter that i found in an Indian cooking book i have had for ages but never really used..just read over and over saying i am going to cook out of this some night and well i did. Aloo Ki Tikki aka spicy potato patties were very delicious, unfortunately i just didn't make enough of them. The recipe said made 12 patties but really only got 6 out of it..oops. I will know for the next time. That is what cooking is all about trial and error, it is in my book anyway. The Aloo ki tikki is best serve with chutneys or sweet, sour or spicy sauces. I went for two popular ones known as mango chutney and Raita, totally made from scratch. Very thankful for the invention of the food processor that day. These allow your mouth to cool from the very spicy potato cakes but you can make them with chilies if you like spice.
The next course definitely filled everyone up, yummy pork and chilli burgers with avocado salsa, chunky chips and Tuscan salad. Its just great food that everyone likes but also healthy for those who are looking for tasty great food without adding on the pounds! Everything here is easy to make and quick so hand for a friday night dinner at the end of that long working week. Salad can get so boring but with this great tasty Jamie Oliver inspired dish of Tuscan salad you'll not be able to get enough. The avocado salsa can be bland to some people but its a great cooler when theres other spices going on.
After eights anyone? These chocolate dipped peppermint creams are the perfect way to end a meal and are a cheaper version of after eights and you get far more from a batch than you would in a box of chocolate mints. Very easy although messy with clouds of icing sugar in your kitchen these are the simple wee melt in the mouth sweets perfect with a cup of tea or coffee.
Enjoy everyone..diane xo
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