Category Archives: Main dish

Sage olive oil braided bread

Posted on August 7, 2015 by coconutcraze

I am fascinated by a braided bread because of its beauty. Braiding is something I associate with hair and not so much with food. So this is not just food but an artistic food expression! Challah is a Jewish braided … Continue reading →

Posted in Appetizer, Baked, Bread, Breakfast, comfort food, Finger food, International dishes, Main dish, Pack-and-go lunch, Pack-and-go snack, Side dish, Snack | Tagged braided bread, Breakfast bread, Challah, herb bread, sage and olive oil bread, Sage bread, Savory bread | 17 Comments

Asian glazed basa with rice and vegetables

Posted on June 30, 2015 by coconutcraze

Lunch is a lighter meal but it still has to include a balance of nutrients and a mix of flavours to be enjoyable. Basa fillets, rice and vegetables is a three piece lunch put together to make it a satisfying … Continue reading →

Posted in Brunch, comfort food, Easy recipe, Fried, International dishes, Main dish, Rice, Side dish, Stir fry | Tagged Asian glaced basa, Asian glaze, Basa fillets, coconut rice, complete meal, lunch, main course, sauteed vegetables, stir-fry, vegetables | 14 Comments

Herb rice and lentil cakes

Posted on June 18, 2015 by coconutcraze

Rice being a staple in most South Indian homes, it needs a makeover at times. I cook it plain or as a watery gruel called kanji (Kongee). It is alternatively cooked as pulav, biriyani or Chinese fried rice. Instead of … Continue reading →

Posted in Brunch, comfort food, Easy recipe, Gluten free, Main dish, Pack-and-go lunch, Rice, Vegetarian | Tagged brown rice, comfort food, easy recipe, gluten free, herb flavored brown rice, herb rice, herbs, Main dish, Vegetable broth, vegetarian rice | 17 Comments

Multigrain vegetable stir fry

Posted on June 9, 2015 by coconutcraze

How to take a vegetable stir fry and transform it into a main meal? It is simple…just add a mix of grains and a protein in the form of meat or eggs. It adds interest and becomes eye catching. This … Continue reading →

Posted in Appetizer, Easy recipe, Main dish, Not just for kids, Pack-and-go lunch, Pack-and-go snack, Side dish, Stir fry | Tagged appetizer stir fry, grain stir-fry, main course, Multi-grain dish, side dish, stir fry, sweet sour and spicy, Vegetables and grains | 14 Comments

Barley curd dish

Posted on June 3, 2015 by coconutcraze

Curd rice is a very popular dish in Tamil Nadu. My school lunch used to be mainly curd rice as it keeps fresh with a little milk mixed with it while packing in the morning. In the hot weather, milk … Continue reading →

Posted in Brunch, Easy recipe, Indian recipe, Main dish, Pack-and-go lunch, Side dish, Tamil Nadu recipe, Vegetarian | Tagged barley, barley curd rice, barley in curd, cold meal, creamy barley, healthy barley dish, Main dish with barley, nutritious barley dish, packed lunch, Vegetarian barley recipe | 14 Comments

Thai red curry with rice noodles

Posted on May 25, 2015 by coconutcraze

I have always loved Thai food and steer my family towards Thai restaurants when we go out for food. I like the flavor of its sweet sauces and spicy curry paste. Recently, I attended an engagement party held at a … Continue reading →

Posted in Curry, Easy recipe, International dishes, Main dish, Stir fry | Tagged red curry, rice noodles, shrimp thai, thai, thai curry, thai red curry paste, thai rice noodles, tofu thai curry, vegetable tofu Thai curry | 11 Comments

Chilli Tofu

Posted on May 19, 2015 by coconutcraze

Chilli paneer is a popular fusion dish in India served frequently in buffets. There is a combination of Chinese and Indian ingredients involved in this dish.When I dine out I always look for this dish. It is a vegetarian version … Continue reading →

Posted in Appetizer, Brunch, comfort food, Easy recipe, Finger food, Fried, Gluten free, Indian recipe, Main dish, Not just for kids, Side dish, Snack, Stir fry, Vegan, Vegetarian | Tagged Chilli tofu, dairy free, firm Tofu, Fusion dish, gluten free, green bell pepper, masala tofu, paneer substitute, Tofu, vegan, vegetarian | 19 Comments

Roasted vegetable Macaroni and cheese

Posted on May 4, 2015 by coconutcraze

Macaroni and cheese is a North American signature comfort food. It is loved by most people because of its simplicity and its overwhelming cheesy flavour. On tasting it in Canada, I realized that a steaming hot bowl of pasta and … Continue reading →

Posted in Baked, Brunch, Cheese, comfort food, International dishes, Main dish, Vegetarian | Tagged casserole, Cheddar, cheese, comfort food at its best, dinner, how to make mac and cheese, mac and cheese, macaroni and cheese, Main dish, Parmesan cheese, Roasted vegetables, vegetables and macaroni | 18 Comments

Soy meatballs with stir fried vegetables

Posted on April 27, 2015 by coconutcraze

Salads are the best way to include vegetables in our diet. When vegetables are stir fried with other additions like meatballs and sauces, they make the dish tastier and more nutritious. There are many dishes that include meatballs as a … Continue reading →

Posted in Appetizer, Baked, Brunch, Easy recipe, Fried, Main dish, Side dish, Stir fry, Vegetarian | Tagged glazed meatballs, honey garlic meatballs, honey-garlic, soy, stir-fry, TVP, vegan meatballs, vegan soy stir-fry, vegetable meatballs | 8 Comments

Moussaka

Posted on April 22, 2015 by coconutcraze

Today, I had Moussaka, a recipe that is my daughter’s favourite. She had tasted it in a Greek restaurant and wanted to try it at home. ‘Moussaka’…isn’t that name a mouthful! I kept repeating it a few time just to … Continue reading →