Dining

Monday 15/May/2017 20:11 PM

Oman dining: From the Parsi kitchen

Having grown up in an authentic Parsi family, when I first came to Oman I was filled with apprehensions about almost everything here, be it the place,...

Monday 15/May/2017 19:51 PM

Five easy kitchen hacks

1. If your soup or food has excess salt add few slices of potatoes and cook for 5 minutes; potatoes absorb the salt. 2. While frying potatoes which are...

Monday 08/May/2017 20:09 PM

Oman dining: Refreshing summer drinks

AVOCADO CHOCOLATE MILKSHAKE Enjoy a creamy, rich shake while getting a serving of fibre rich avocado fruit. Ingredients 2 cups whole milk 1 cup semi sweet...

Monday 08/May/2017 20:01 PM

Cooking and gift ideas for foodies

Whether one aspires to greatness or prefers whipping up cosy family meals all cooks appreciate quality kitchen equipment. Here are some ideas for beefing up...

Monday 08/May/2017 19:34 PM

One ingredient 5 ways: Mussels

THAI-STYLE RED CURRIED MUSSELS In a saucepan, combine 1/2 teaspoon oil, 1 tablespoon red curry paste, and 1 tablespoon chopped fresh ginger. Sauté over...

Monday 01/May/2017 20:10 PM

Five easy kitchen hacks

1. To thicken gravies with onion tomato base: Grind 5-6 soaked cashew nuts or blanched almonds to a fine paste and add it to gravies. Then cook for a few...