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Osso bucco with orange, lemon and capers
Osso bucco is a quintessential Italian dish and literally means "bone with a hole". It originated in the Lombardy region and is a stew...

kzafarullah
Dec 25, 20213 min read


Coconut milk and lentil rasam from Andhra Pradesh
I have become fascinated by rasam recently, and my cookbooks have a variety of them from different states in India. They vary...

kzafarullah
Dec 24, 20212 min read


Buttermilk panna cotta with strawberries
My absolutely favourite dessert is panna cotta! This dessert has essentially three ingredients: cream, sugar, and gelatin, but it is one...

kzafarullah
Dec 22, 20213 min read


Kohlrabi with citrus, arugula, poppyseeds, and crème fraîche
I love kohlrabi (also called knol kohl), a vegetable that most folks avoid because they do not know what to do with it. Although I do...

kzafarullah
Dec 21, 20212 min read


Long-simmered cabrito with green rice
Slow cooking is an art form, especially when it comes to whole animals or goats. This recipe highlights the art form of this delicious...

kzafarullah
Dec 19, 20213 min read


Chicken saffron tikka
India is famous for its variety of grilled chicken tikka recipes. From the delicious butter chicken tikka to this amazing recipe from the...

kzafarullah
Dec 18, 20212 min read


Roasted potato salad with thyme and rosemary
I love these roasted potatoes. Most potato sides are rich and creamy (with mayo), here is a healthier dish that is far superior and so...

kzafarullah
Dec 17, 20212 min read


Curd dip
I was visiting my sister-in-law, Sameena, in Gurgaon and she served me this dip one evening while we were having drinks. I was completely...

kzafarullah
Dec 15, 20211 min read


Mishrit sprout salad with orange and chili mayo
I do love sprouts, they are considered a superfood and are absolutely delicious. I was also happy to find this beautiful salad and have...

kzafarullah
Dec 14, 20212 min read


Thyme-roasted chops with tomatoes, olives and goat's cheese served on roasted garlic mashed potatoes
Occasionally I cook a dish that is spectacular, the flavors, the presentation and of course the reception by my guests. This happens to...

kzafarullah
Dec 12, 20213 min read


Punjabi yogurt curry (Dahi ki kadhi)
I was visiting my brother in Gurgoan, India when I learned that the cook at the neighbors house was an excellent chef. I took this...

kzafarullah
Dec 11, 20212 min read


Cream of mushroom soup
I usually do not like making cream of "anything" soup for health reasons; there are a host of wonderful soups that are healthy and just...

kzafarullah
Dec 10, 20213 min read


Spicy Korean chilled buckwheat noodles salad
Korean cuisine is dominated by the flavorful Tower chili or Gochugaru chili flakes or Gochujang fermented paste (Both are available on...

kzafarullah
Dec 8, 20212 min read


Roasted pineapple carpaccio in a light syrup of lime, fragrant lemongrass, chili and mint
Occasionally a recipe is so unique that I have to make it just to experience the flavors. This is that recipe. Here grilled pineapple, in...

kzafarullah
Dec 7, 20211 min read


Shrimp "cocktail" in a glass
Any social occasion is special when the host serves a shrimp cocktail. This appetizer sets the tone for the evening, luxury, elegance and...

kzafarullah
Dec 5, 20212 min read


Grilled chicken with Zanzibari sauce (Chicken mishkaki/Dejaj)
Mishkaki is derived from the Swahili word for meat grilled over charcoal. It could be beef. lamb or chicken, as in this case. Mishkaki is...

kzafarullah
Dec 4, 20212 min read


Ivy gourd and cashew nut upkari (Tendli and bibbe upkari)
An upkari is a type of stir-fry, and this Konkan version, from the region of Goa, is almost always topped with shredded, fried, or...

kzafarullah
Dec 3, 20212 min read


Tartlets with mushrooms in cream
This is a super simple dish that looks beautiful and tastes wonderful. The appetiser usually sets the tone for the rest of the dinner and...

kzafarullah
Dec 1, 20212 min read


Tomato cucumber salad
This is a super simple salad based on flavorful tomatoes and lots of herbs. Like most Middle Eastern salads, the flavour comes from fresh...

kzafarullah
Nov 30, 20211 min read


Roasted carrot hummus, roast tomatoes, and harissa yogurt
I love hummus but am tired of the highly processed commercial varieties in the grocery store with their repetitive, boring flavours. For...

kzafarullah
Nov 28, 20213 min read
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