Season 3

01 Beach Blanket Bites Episode 12nd July 2011 Aarti Sequeira packs a picnic that is perfect with a side of sunshine and good company. Her Banh Mi Wraps are filled with grilled pork loin, pickled carrots, and fresh cilantro and mint. On the side, her Newspaper Nuts have toasty peanuts, chopped pecans and shredded coconut, all dusted with warm Indian spices for an addictive on-the-go snack. Finally, a little something exotic to sip on as you take in the sunshine: Aarti's Thai Agua Fresca, is a lightly sweet, very refreshing blend of lychee, coconut water and lemongrass. 02 Cooking With Fire Episode 29th July 2011 Aarti Sequeira is firing up the grill to serve sweet temptation ribs to a group of her friends. These meaty spare ribs are coated in a homemade spice rub, and cooked until tender with a tamarind glaze. On the side, her root beer baked beans feature creamy cannellini beans in a homemade sweet-savory barbecue sauce, and a Watermelon Feta and Mint Salad is light and refreshing, finished with honey and a dusting of tart sumac. A glass of Kuwaity Iced Tea is just the thing to toast her guests. 03 Mumbai-Italiano Episode 316th July 2011 Aarti Sequeira brings two of her favorite cuisines together in one meal: Italian and Indian! Her Caprese Salad with Roasted Mango Dressing is a fun new twist on an old favorite, while Meatball Curry takes a traditional Indian dish and jazzes it up with bite-sized meatballs. For dessert, a Bedouin Affogato pairs cardamom-scented espresso with vanilla ice cream, fresh whipped cream, and a sprinkle of chocolate-dipped cookies. 04 The Big Cheese Episode 423rd July 2011 Aarti Sequeira makes fresh cheese in 30 minutes, with 2 everyday ingredients. Then, she cooks with it! Aarti makes a traditional comfort food dish: the ever popular Saag Paneer, with cubes of cheese in a smooth spinach puree seasoned with aromatic spices. Next, Aarti's spicy paneer fingers with dates and almonds is sweet, salty, creamy, crunchy -- the best of everything. Get ready to impress your friends with your cheese-making skills! 05 Humble But Hearty Episode 530th July 2011 Aarti Sequeira whips up a meal with satisfying flavors and a humble price tag. Her Lebanese Lentils, Rice & Caramelized Onions is a hearty crowd-pleaser, perfect alongside two fresh-tasting salads. The first is Aarti's Roasted Eggplant Salad, served cool with a yogurt dressing, and the second is an Orange and Grapefruit Salad with Coriander and Black Olives. With such and affordable menu, a nice glass of Zinfandel wine is a welcome addition to the meal. 06 Summertime... And the Cookin' Is Easy Episode 66th August 2011 Aarti Sequeira creates light, fresh dishes for warm days, when the cookin' is easy! Fried Green Tomatillos make summery canapes when topped with creamy burrata, freshly torn basil and a little cumin oil. Cucumber-Lychee Gazpacho is a refreshing no-cook soup served chilled with crunchy feta-topped crostini. For dessert, Aarti's Coconut-Lime Granita is an easy, icy treat that's a little creamy, a little tart, and just sweet enough. 07 Baby Shower Episode 713th August 2011 Aarti Sequeira pays tribute to the wonder of things that come in small packages. Her Smoky Spinach Artichoke Dip is comforting and rich, bubbling with three cheeses and a pinch of citrusy coriander. Next, her Lasagna Cupcakes are filled with chicken sausage, tomato sauce and a creamy ricotta-mango filling. Finally, Aarti's Blackberry-Ginger Clafouti is an elegant baked custard studded with juicy blackberries. Finished off with a glass of Cabernet Sauvignon wine, this meal nearly as good as having a bun in the oven!