Murgh Makhani (Butter Chicken)

Being locked up with little to do but cook and eat, I seem to be turning a blind eye to calories. Back in the day, when you could go to an Indian restaurant…any restaurant…I’d typically get Tandoori Grilled Salmon or Chicken Malai Kabab, nothing laden in heavy sauces. Watching calories, you know! But now I’m…

Gobhi Masala (Indian Cauliflower)

  Top of the list of sailboat friendly vegetables: cauliflower and potatoes. They’re durable and can be stored in an airy food hammock for a good week or more. Filled with vitamin C, vitamin B6, fiber, folate…and…and… Yawn. Seriously?? Cauliflower and potatoes? You’d rather fill your galley locker with granola bars, right? But you’ve never tasted those typically boring…

East India Cocktail

East India Cocktail This recipe makes one (1) cocktail. Multiply by all your guests, plus add a bit extra because they will be coming back for “dividends!”  1 1/2 oz brandy 1 tsp Jamaican dark rum 1/2 tsp triple sec 1/2 tsp pineapple juice 1 dash bitters Mix all ingredients and shake well with ice. Strain into cocktail glasses. Serve with…

India Night II – Fresh Naan with Raita

Continuing on with our India Night recipes we’re going to walk you through making fresh Naan, then on to Raita. Naan takes some skill and some time, so be patient.* Fortunately, Jamie, the baker of tonight’s two chefs, has what it takes. (He used to teach midshipmen how to sail. No need to elaborate on his patience and…