No Bake Cheesecake with Sprinkles

Rainbow funfetti cheesecake is a fun treat for any party and it’s very easy to make. No baking is required which means preparation time is quite short. It’s a good choice for kids’ birthday cake too! Preparation time: 2 hours Chilling time : 8 hours Diet: Nut free                                Serving: serves 8 Ingredients For the crust:…

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No Bake Cheesecake Tart with Berries

This cheesecake tart is an absolute treat for parties and picnics. The taste of the crunchy crust filled with cream cheese and berries is heavenly. The colour of the golden crust along with colourful berries are a wonderful treat to your eyes too! Preparation time and cooking: 3 hours Chilling time : 8 hours Diet: Nut…

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Stuffed Aubergine with Ground Soy Chicken and Pomegranate

This is a dish of Turkish origin which is also vegan, gluten free and super healthy. The taste of baked aubergine and minced vegan (soy based) chicken with black beans and tomato sauce topped with sweet and crunchy pomegranate arils and pine nuts with tahini sauce! It’s so yummy. I can say this is the…

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Watermelon Pizza

This is one of the healthiest high fibre and preservative free desserts for kids. They can also get their hands dirty making these fruit pizza making it a fun kids’ activity during summer camps or kids’ parties. Watermelon is the pizza base and you can add any fruit as a topping. Mixed berries and the…

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Purple Yam Pudding

Purple yam pudding, also known as rasavalli kizhangu koozh in Sri Lanka or ubi pudding in Southeast Asia is one of the oldest desserts from Jaffna (northern Sri Lanka), made from the naturally sweet purple yam. It is a seasonal yam, and we always made the most of it when it was available. This pudding…

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Stir-fried Banana Blossoms

This is a vegan and gluten free dish and it’s common rice accompaniment South Indian and Sri Lankan cuisines. It’s also very healthy and rich in fibre. You can find it in most of the Asian markets and it is available all seasons like bananas. In Sri Lanka it’s called vaalai poththi varai or vaalai poo…

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Chicken Stir-fried Noodles

This is an absolutely delicious, easy to cook one pot meal, and it can be quite healthy too if made using the right ingredients. This is a staple favourite at our home! The preparation is quick and it is also a kids favourite, so no need to keep prompting the kids to finish their dinner….

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Tom Yum Noodle Soup

This is one of the spiciest dishes I have enjoyed. I love the natural ingredients and their domination in the soup which makes the flavours linger for long. The most challenging part of this preparation is to find the many natural ingredients, however in some Asian supermarkets they sell most Thai ingredients in a small…

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Pumpkin Curry

Pumpkin curry is a favourite dish for all because of its natural sweetness and the creamy, crunchy and soft texture altogether. Sri Lankan style pumpkin takes it another level and makes it richer in taste and aroma. It is also very easy to prepare and you can experiment with the taste and texture to suit…

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Chickpeas Warm Salad

Chickpeas warm salad, also known as kadalai sundal or channa sundal is a healthy vegan and gluten free snack or breakfast, which is a widely popular breakfast in Sri Lanka. It’s very easy to prepare and a healthy way to get more protein into your diet. I have great childhood memories of my mum preparing…

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Thai Green Mango Salad

Thai green mango salad is a popular street food in Thailand and it’s a signature dish in most Thai restaurants around the world. Preparation and cooking time: 20 minutes Diet: Gluten free, dairy free, Vegan                      Serving: serves 4 Ingredients 2 medium sized green mangoes 2tbsp shredded roasted coconut 2 small Asian shallots, sliced 2 red…

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Fig and Ham Crostini

Crostini is an easily prepared canapé for any party and goes really well with wine. It’s a great choice of starter or snack for kids and adults. It originates from Italy and literally means ‘little crust’ in Italian. You need a perfect baguette to make the perfect crostini. Preparation time and cooking: 20 minutes                                                    Serving:…

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