Recipe Of The Day

The food of love

 

By Lizzie Cernik
They say the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach but we reckon the same is true for women.  A shared appreciation of food unites many couples and cooking can be a great way to spend an evening in.  But whatrecipes should you have on the menu? We bring you some of the most popular dishes for a romantic meal.
Seafood
From lobster to king prawns, there’s definitely something romantic about sharing a platter of luxury seafood. Ideal for a treat on special occasions, make sure you always choose fresh high quality products. Crab linguine is divine but a night of food poising is less so.
Cheese fondue
Gooey, tasty and utterly decadent, cheese fondue is the perfect dish for two. Use different types of cheese to spice it up and serve with croutons and red onion chutney.
Spaghetti Carbonara
Remember that moment in Lady and the Tramp where they share a romantic moment with the pasta? Well we can’t promise a cartoon waiter will be there to serenade you and your partner, but if you serve your man this creamy dish we can guarantee he’ll be impressed.
Steak
Served with chunky chip or creamy mash, steak is any easy dish to cook together. With a cooking time of just 5-10 minutes (depending on the steak cut and your preferences) you’ll still have time to head out for a romantic drink later in the evening. We recommend a good quality fillet steak for a special treat.
But our number one romantic treat is Chocolate covered strawberries. Ideal for Valentine’s Day, Christmas or just an indulgent Friday night, chocolate covered strawberries are delicious and easy to prepare. Here’s how to make them:
Ingredients
Fresh strawberries
Cooking chocolate (light or dark depending on your preference.)
A spoonful of vegetable oil
A saucepan filled with water
A glass bowl that fits inside the saucepan
A flat baking tray covered in baking paper or foil
White or pink writing icing
Preparation
1. Firstly you’ll need to heat a pan of water. Inside the pan place a small glass bowl to melt the chocolate.
2. When it reaches a certain temperature chocolate starts to solidify and form lumps, so you need to be very careful not to ‘over melt it.’ If you’ve invested in really good quality cooking chocolate, it should be easier to work with. Alternatively you can always add a splash of vegetable oil to make it more pliable.
3. Wash your strawberries, smear them with a small amount of jam (it helps the chocolate stick) and skewer them.
4. When the chocolate starts to melt take it off the heat to stir. You need to watch it like a hawk to avoid overcooking. Just before the last small chunks melt, it should be ready to use.
5. Dip your skewers in the chocolate and lay them down on the baking sheet to set.
6. When they’ve dried, take your icing pie and decorate as you please. Why not add some hearts if you’re feeling romantic?

Randeep Hooda to romance Rani Mukherjee in KJO’s next

If all goes well, Aiyya actress Rani Mukherjee will pair up with Randeep Hooda in KJo’s next, titled Bombay Talkies. Rani and Hooda will be coming together for the very first time, playing a married couple in the film, and Rani will be donning the hat of a journalist for the second time, her first being, No One Killed Jessica.
The spokesperson of film said in a statement, “Rani will be essaying the role of a journalist in the film. She is paired opposite Randeep. The duo are sharing screen space for the first time.”
Added the source: “Rani was briefed on her character nuances by Karan and she effortlessly got into her character.”
“Bombay Talkies” is an ode to 100 years of Indian cinema, comprising of four stories directed by four different directors – Anurag Kashyap, Karan Johar, Zoya Akhtar and Dibaker Banerjee.
Karan is super excited about the film and is set to begin filming with Rani and Randeep at the earliest. Now, Rani and Karan’s jodi has always been a hit. The duo last worked together in Kabhi Alvida Na Kehna seven years ago. This is not it. Rani also shot to fame with the director’s romcom Kuch Kuch Hota Hai.
What do you think about this unusual pairing of Rani Mukherjee and Randeep Hooda?

Katy Perry`s parents enjoyed John Mayer`s company

Los Angeles: Singer Katy Perry and her rocker boyfriend John Mayer were joined by her parents for dinner after Grammy Awards.

All of them seemed to enjoy each other`s company on Sunday.

"Katy couldn`t have looked happier. She was just beaming with a huge smile on her face. Katy, John and her parents (mom Mary and dad Keith Hudson), seemed to be celebrating the night," showbizspy.com quoted a source as saying.

"They were laughing a lot and looked really at ease and comfortable with each other. They all looked relaxed, especially Katy and John. They were holding hands and when they weren`t, John had his arm around Katy."

The couple has been dating since June 2012. They were initially reluctant to go public with their relationship, but that is not the case now.

Perry was earlier married to British comedian Russell Brand. They split in December 2011 after 14 months of marriage.

"Katy`s parents also really like John. They prefer him over Russell. They thought Russell was too temperamental," said the source.

Check out Aamir Khan’s new look for Peekay

Aamir Khan’s first look from his upcoming flick Peekay, dressed in a rather weird combination of a blazer teamed with a ghagra, created a lot of buzz earlier last week. And now, the superstar was spotted in a Rajasthani attire on the sets of Rajkumar Hirani’s film. In the first still, Aamir’s annoyed expression and ill fitting black shoes completed his look
In the latest still, Aamir is seen donning a traditional Rajasthani dress teamed with a turban.
Peekay went on floors early February and will have a 45-day schedule in Rajasthan. The film stars Anushka Sharma as the female lead. Also, Sushant Singh Rajput and Sanjay Dutt play a cameo in the film. Aamir plays an alcoholic in the movie
Meanwhile, Aamir Khan and Sanjay Dutt, have started bonding over their exercise regimens on the sets of the film.
On reaching Rajasthan, director Rajkumar Hirani zeroed in on a far off location for his cast and crew.
Initial three days, everyone including Aamir stayed there but later, the actor faced a bit of a problem. “Aamir couldn’t set up a gym in the haveli since it did not have the required amenities,” says an insider close to the project. “And since he needs to maintain his physique for Dhoom:3, he requested Hirani if he could shift to a nearby hotel. Hirani had no problems,” says the source.
Adds the source, “Once Aamir reached the hotel, he immediately converted a conference room into a gym where he works out every day. And soon, even Sanjay, who’s known for maintaining his chiseled physique, joined Aamir.”
“Since Sanjay sir is also particular about his workouts, he joined Aamir in the hotel. Except for their stay and workouts, both the actors make sure they hang out with the entire team while they shoot in and around Mandawa,” adds the insider.

Sunny Leone files FIR against KRK

Actress Sunny Leone is "emotionally and mentally disturbed" after Kamaal R. Khan (KRK) claimed that she had made the controversial statement - "Rape is not a crime, it's just a surprise". The actress has now filed an FIR against KRK.
"Sunny is emotionally and mentally very disturbed with the false allegations levied by Kamaal Khan against her, and the cheap and demeaning jokes that he is continuously posting on his twitter account in her name, thereby outraging her modesty openly on a public platform," Rizwan Siddiquee, lawyer of the actress, told IANS.
"Resultantly, she has been crying inconsolably and is not in a proper frame of mind to even talk to the media with regard to such built-up controversies surrounding her."
He added: "As the acts committed by Kamaal Khan are largely cognizable, to protect her legitimate rights and interest we have filed an FIR under Sections 500, 504, 509 of the Indian Penal Code together with Section 66 A of the Information Technology Act 2000.
"The said FIR was registered with the Versova police station on Feb 12. The police will accordingly investigate the matter at the earliest and proceed accordingly."
Following KRK's comments, Sunny had filed a complaint with the Cyber Crime Investigation Cell of the Mumbai Police Feb 4.
However, the small-time actor continued tweeting against the actress, forcing her to file an FIR against him. It could lead to Kamaal's arrest.

Read more at: http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/sunny-leone-files-fir-against-krk/1/250165.html

Latest Recipe

Ingredients:
Salmon steaks
2 cups of oil 2 tbsp. soy sauce
2 cloves of minced garlic
1 tsp. paprika
Salt and pepper to taste
Directions:
Marinate the salmon for 2 hours.  Turn the grill at halfway point. Oil bar of the grill to avoid sticking.
Place steaks on hot grill for approximately 4 to 5 minutes,
Then turn Lower heat to medium and continue cooking 10 minutes for each inch of thickness.
For tastier dish, serve the salmon with melted butter and lemon juice. And steamed vegetables

Vivek Oberoi can never say NO to his wife

Vivek Oberoi plays a gangster with a golden heart in his upcoming flick Jayantabhai Ki Luv Story. The actor relived two of his past characters – Chandu of ‘Company’ and Aditya of ‘Saathiya’, in the film JayantaBhai Ki Luv Story.
“(Filmmaker) Kumar Tauraniji called me and said, ‘There is a perfect script for you’. Vinnil Markan narrated the story. What I liked the most in ‘Jayantabhai Ki…’ was that there is a goon similar to ‘Company’ and a loverboy similar to (the one I played in) ‘Saathiya’,” the 36-year-old said.
He added, “I found this very exciting that I will get to play both shades and (so) I said yes.”
The actor finds his character in the film very similar to that of his real life too.
“I am a simple boy in real life. But one thing is similar between the character and me –
When (my wife) Priyanka tells me something to do, I can never say no to her. She also knows that I will never say no to her. It is the same is in the film — when Simran asks for something, Jayanta cannot say no,” Vivek said.
“Jayantabhai Ki Luv Story”, hits theaters on Feb 15, and features Neha Sharma opposite Vivek Oberoi.