Tag Archives: Main dish

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

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

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 →

Posted in Baked, Brunch, Cheese, comfort food, International dishes, Main dish, Not just for kids | Tagged baked, cheese dish, comfort food, Greek dish, Healthy main dish, International dish, Main dish, Moussaka, vegetable casserole | 28 Comments

Easy Mexican rice/Spanish rice with beans

Posted on March 10, 2015 by coconutcraze

Tasty rice and beans in Salsa When we move to a new country there are many unwritten rules and language usage that confuse us. Tim Hortons is a famous coffee and bake shop chain in Canada. I took quite a … Continue reading →

Posted in Brunch, Cheese, Easy recipe, Main dish, Rice, Side dish, Vegetarian | Tagged Brunch dish, Easy Mexican rice, Main dish, Rice, Rice and beans in Salsa, Rice with beans, Salsa flavoured rice, side dish, Spanish rice, vegetarian | 12 Comments

Tapioca and Sardines curry/ Kappa masala and Mathi curry

Posted on November 19, 2014 by coconutcraze

Cassava masala Cassava or Tapioca is also known by other names like Yuca in South America, Mogo in East Africa and Kappa in Kerala. There are many dishes prepared with starchy Cassava in many Latin American and other tropical countries. … Continue reading →

Posted in Breakfast, Easy recipe, Main dish, Vegetarian | Tagged boiled tapioca, Cassava, coconut oil dish, coconut recipe, fish curry, gluten free, Kappa, kappa masala, Kerala recipe, Main dish, Simple recipe, Tapioca, Tapioca masala | 11 Comments

Pasta with roasted vegetables/ Whole wheat pasta with pesto

Posted on August 26, 2013 by coconutcraze

Veggie pasta That picture has nothing to contribute to the recipe. It can only be the evidence to show why I feel lethargic to go to the kitchen these days. This is our back yard garden, a piece of land … Continue reading →