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Corn and zucchini timbale with ancho chilli sauce
Timbale is a moulded dish, coming from the French term "timbale" meaning "a small drum". Historically, timbale moulds were shaped like drums, hence the name. A timble is a type of shell or container filled with meat, fish, cheese, vegetables, or custard, and it can be turned out into a firm structure. They can be both sweet and savoury and are most often found in French or Italian cuisine. When we look at the world of custard dishes, timbales, soufflés, and brûlées, we see ve

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Feb 73 min read


Kale and mushroom lasagna
The aroma of a lasagna while it is baking is heaven. The molten parmesan, the cooking pasta and the herbs and spices make it almost irresistible. I love a good lasagna; there is so much flavour hidden in the layers, and the variations are unlimited. However, I very rarely make one because a good lasagna takes effort. There are at least three components, the three layers of the lasagna as the very least. But on a cold day, a lasagna is the perfect comfort food, hot, with the g

kzafarullah
Dec 9, 20253 min read


Bihari mutton curry (Champaran mutton)
The cuisine of Bihar is as yet unknown to me. I keep hearing about it from friends, and I am anxious to eat and learn about these dishes. This is a classic dish I've heard rave reviews about, so I began seeking out a recipe for it. Bihari mutton curry is also called Champaran curry or Ahuna mutton. It hails from Motihari, Champaran district. The dish highlights village-style cooking, traditionally made in earthen pots called "ahuna," which gives it its alternative name. The m

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Dec 7, 20253 min read
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