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Lettuces with creamy pistachio vinaigrette
I will admit that I am not a fan of creamy dressings but I so love this cookbook and every recipe that I have made from it. This was a...

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Jun 21, 20222 min read


Telangana stuffed green chilies in spicy gravy (Telangana mirchi ka salan)
The city of Hyderabad is a melting pot of numerous cuisines, including Nawabi, Marathwadi, and the Rayalseema styles of cooking. These...

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Jun 19, 20223 min read


Joojeh kebab
Joojeh kebab is a staple barbecued dish in Iran and unofficially the country's national dish. Joojeh literally means grilled chicken, and...

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Jun 18, 20222 min read


Thai lettuce-cucumber salad with lime and chili
A salad can be super simple and super delicious. This salad is essentially an assembly job, but the flavors are bright and beautiful....

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Jun 17, 20222 min read


Steak with "Baghdad Café" butter
Baharat spice is a mixture of sweet spices that is a staple in Middle Eastern cuisine and found in almost every home. Baharat literally...

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Jun 15, 20223 min read


Avocado sandwich with lemon ricotta
I look for a sandwich that is amazing, packed with flavours that are brought together by the bread. For me, every component of a sandwich...

kzafarullah
Jun 14, 20222 min read


Vietnamese spicy shrimp in tamarind sauce
I was looking for a simple pan-sautéed prawn dish that I could serve as a small bite to a friend who was dropping by. Looking through my...

kzafarullah
Jun 12, 20222 min read


Pasta with tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil
Summer calls for light pasta dishes, non-greasy, flavorful but, oh so delicious. This is one of those dishes. You can use any small...

kzafarullah
Jun 11, 20222 min read


Fried anchovies with spicy rémoulade (Pritong dilis)
My love affair with small fried fish started in Chicago with smelts. These seasonal fish would appear briefly in some of the better...

kzafarullah
Jun 10, 20222 min read


Canapé with cream cheese, curried arugula with raisins, and Manchego cheese on spinach sourdough
I bought this wonderful spinach sourdough bread from Zuci and immediately fell in love with the beautiful flavours and tartness. This...

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Jun 8, 20222 min read


Green coriander and ginger broth with tofu
This soup is a light and nutritious summer dish, perfect for a delicious meal. This variation, unlike those seen in traditional Chinese...

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Jun 7, 20222 min read


Andhra spicy village-style chicken curry (Nātukōdi kāramu pulusu)
Village cooking all over India usually means that the dishes are made with relatively fewer ingredients and are more straightforward....

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Jun 5, 20223 min read


Silken warm tofu, fresh soybeans cooked in salted French butter, celery seed gastrique
To be honest, I am not a big fan of tofu because of its blandness. However, I am acutely aware of its excellent nutritional health...

kzafarullah
Jun 4, 20223 min read


Rice pongal (Ven pongal)
Pongal literally means "to bubble over or to overflow." This dish is made during the festival of Pongal (also celebrated in other parts...

kzafarullah
Jun 3, 20223 min read


Thai chicken wings with hot-and-sour sauce and salted mango
One of my favorite snacks are chicken wings, and I have about 200 recipes for them from around the world. As I slowly cook through these...

kzafarullah
Jun 1, 20223 min read


Canapés with soft cheese, peas, asparagus and spring onions
I have to admit to loving serving canapés. These open-faced sandwiches are a delight and, if made well, set an elegant tone for the rest...

kzafarullah
May 31, 20222 min read


Burmese chicken biryani (Danbauk)
Burma stands at the crossroads of trade between India and the Far East. Ancient trade routes have allowed for the influence of Indian...

kzafarullah
May 29, 20223 min read


Ripe mangoes in a coconut and mustard sauce (Maampaza pachadi)
This is a wonderful dish from Kerala in South India. The dish uses fresh and sweet mangoes at the peak of the season, celebrating this...

kzafarullah
May 28, 20222 min read


Summer's milk soup from Latvia
Baltic cuisine loves milk and dairy, it is an essential part of their culture. They use milk from cows, sheep and goats. The region is...

kzafarullah
May 27, 20222 min read


Spicy spaghetti with arugula, lime, basil, and prosciutto
I love light pasta sauces during the summer months. These sauces are fresh, barely cooked, and packed with flavour from the tomatoes in...

kzafarullah
May 25, 20222 min read
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