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Turnip kebabs
Pakistan and India are known for their meaty kebabs, but there is a vast repertoire of vegetable and paneer kebabs on the menus. These...

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Jul 19, 20223 min read
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Steak with pepita-lime butter
I love a good steak grilled over charcoal or even broiled in the oven. The aroma of slowly melting fat and charred meat is irresistible ....

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Jul 17, 20222 min read
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Carrot asado
Asado means "roasted" or "to roast," but colloquially, it also means "welcome to the barbecue." Roasting foods, mainly meats, is highly...

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Jul 16, 20222 min read
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Slow-cooked chickpeas with "daal dust"
The partition of India in 1947 divided the state of Punjab between the two countries. However, the traditions and cuisine persisted in...

kzafarullah
Jul 15, 20223 min read
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Damascene fruit salad (Salatat fawakeh)
This salad is a creation of the oldest fruit and milkshake seller in Damascus, Abu Sharir. He started by making simple fruit juices in...

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Jul 13, 20222 min read
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Mashed amaranth (Keerai masial)
This is one of those super-healthy dishes that still tastes fantastic. It is very simple to make the recipe, and your body will thank you...

kzafarullah
Jul 12, 20222 min read
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Thai fish parcels
Most of us are familiar with red curry in its traditional form as a curry. However, it is also used in several other ways, most notably...

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Jul 10, 20224 min read
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Gingered fig chutney
I love the world of chutneys. These condiments sit quietly on the table, but no meal, almost anywhere in the world, is complete without...

kzafarullah
Jul 9, 20222 min read
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Sri Lankan pineapple curry
I do not often cook Sri Lankan recipes, but it is one of my favourite cuisines. I love the unique blend of herbs, lemongrass, and...

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Jul 8, 20222 min read
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Spicy beancurd
Tofu dishes are a delight if made well. I do love silken and soft tofu, but what it is served with is so important to me on whether I...

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Jul 6, 20222 min read
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Quinoa, black lentil, and mango salad with korma dressing
Quinoa is an ancient grain that has gained popularity due to its very high nutritional index and the desire for folks to avoid gluten....

kzafarullah
Jul 5, 20223 min read
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Chilli beef (or mutton) jasmine rice
Everyone loves fried rice. It is a standard on every Chinese menu, and variations of this dish exist in Chinese, Thai, Indonesian,...

kzafarullah
Jul 3, 20223 min read
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Eggplant caponata and burrata on toasted sourdough
I love Caponata! The first time I had this dish was at a friend's house in the Bay Area over twenty years ago, and I have been obsessed...

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Jul 2, 20223 min read
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Black rice pudding with mango
Sticky rice with fresh mango is a favourite dessert in any Thai restaurant. This is a wonderful dessert that combines sweetened sticky...

kzafarullah
Jul 1, 20222 min read
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Red pepper and walnut dip (Yogurtlu kozlenmis biber)
Turkish cuisine is dominated by meze food, and the star of these tables is the dips. There are literally hundreds of dips across the...

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Jun 29, 20222 min read
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Asparagus tacos with cilantro salsa
Tacos are usually associated with meat, dripping pork, or tender lamb, but today's dietary changes have required chefs to get creative...

kzafarullah
Jun 28, 20223 min read
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Turkish mutton chops from Gaziantep
Gaziantep is in the South Eastern region of Turkey near the Mediterranean coast. It is known to be an ancient city, initially controlled...

kzafarullah
Jun 26, 20222 min read
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Vegetable "cake" Ixtepec (Pastel de verduras)
This unusual egg dish is usually served as a side, especially at large buffets on special occasions like weddings or religious events....

kzafarullah
Jun 25, 20223 min read
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Lattice of zucchini with roasted pistachios
Zucchini is one of those hit-or-miss vegetables with guests. I have myself recently learned to love them, preferably raw, lightly cooked...

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Jun 24, 20222 min read
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Eggplant and egg curry (Begun aur dim tarkari)
I am partial to egg curries; the combination of a spiced gravy and the creamy yolk makes it unique. I have been experimenting with them...

kzafarullah
Jun 22, 20222 min read
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