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Curried chicken noodle soup (for the soul)
Grandma's chicken noodle soup is, and always will be, the best. Chicken noodle soup because it is tied deeply to emotions, family and...

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Nov 10, 20212 min read
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Mixed vegetable ishtoo
I occasionally look at a recipe and imagine what it will taste like, I thought this one would be bland and subdued. However, I was...

kzafarullah
Nov 9, 20212 min read
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Spanish minted meatballs
Although I love meatballs, I don't cook them often enough. I have always wondered why. The first recipe I posted on this blog was for ...

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Nov 7, 20213 min read
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Cool greens with hot Asian dressing
This salad is a melange of flavours, colours and textures. Making a small bowl of this salad is impossible, but you will be glad with the...

kzafarullah
Nov 6, 20212 min read
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Kerala rice pancakes (Appams)
The first time I remember eating an Appam, and the accompanying ishtoo, was in Cochin as a child. Being very familiar with dosas, I was...

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Nov 5, 20213 min read
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Creamy mung dal with chopped spinach (Palak moong dal)
Lentils are at the core of all Indian meals. They are ever-present and are an important source of vegetable protein and nutrition,...

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Nov 3, 20212 min read
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Smoky tomato bisque
Tomato soup is everyone's favourite soup; it reigns supreme as a comfort food. Everyone grew up with tomato soup, made by mom or grandma,...

kzafarullah
Nov 2, 20212 min read
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Sichuan red-braised mutton (or beef) with daikon
Red-braising is one of the oldest cooking techniques in the world. Originally thought to have originated in Shanghai, red braising is a...

kzafarullah
Oct 31, 20213 min read
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Vegan Thai coconut and custard apple ice cream
Thai cuisine uses coconut milk instead of cream or eggs to make creamy and delicious ice cream. These ice creams are vegan; trust me; you...

kzafarullah
Oct 30, 20212 min read
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Ginger and tamarind rasam from Kerala
I have become obsessed with rasam recently. They are spicy and flavorful and differ between regions, communities, and even families. The...

kzafarullah
Oct 29, 20212 min read
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A fabulous chicken stock (French-style)
A good stock is the basis of any good soup. It is where all the great flavours hide and what takes a soup from average to extraordinary....

kzafarullah
Oct 28, 20212 min read
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Paneer in green chutney (Hariali paneer tikka)
Everyone loves paneer, but I particularly love paneer when it comes off the grill or from the tandoor. Soft and succulent and coated in...

kzafarullah
Oct 27, 20212 min read
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Seared beets with walnuts over wilted kale with micro greens
Some salads are meals, packed with loads of green and vegetables; these salads are both very nutritious and full of flavour. This salad...

kzafarullah
Oct 26, 20212 min read
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Fried anchovies with onions, chilies, and peanuts (Ikan bilis goreng bawang)
I really did not know what to expect when I decided to make this dish. I have previously used anchovies from a can or jar, mostly as a...

kzafarullah
Oct 24, 20212 min read
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Arroz con leche with salted caramel pears and raisins
Arroz con leche is Spain's answer to rice pudding. This version is exotic and off-the-charts good. The chef insists on good quality...

kzafarullah
Oct 23, 20213 min read
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Chicken bolognese lasagna
I love lasagna, but I hesitate to make it because of the recipes I have been very involved in. Lasagna is the epitome of slow cooking;...

kzafarullah
Oct 22, 20215 min read
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Thai spicy stir-fried mushrooms with basil
I love mushrooms and definitely do not cook them enough. This is a dish that highlights the essential flavours of Thai cuisine: spicy,...

kzafarullah
Oct 20, 20212 min read
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Open-faced egg salad toasts with micro greens
I am a big fan of egg salad, and finding a well-balanced and wonderful version of this dish is so hard. A good egg salad, in my mind, is...

kzafarullah
Oct 19, 20212 min read
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Microgreens salad with hazelnuts and pecorino (Insalata misticanza)
Some salads feature wonderful, fresh ingredients. This is that salad, all about wonderful ingredients that come together beautifully. If...

kzafarullah
Oct 17, 20212 min read
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Bombay mutton curry
I spent 10 years in Mumbai finishing school and in college and during this time, Bombay curry was a staple at my Aunt's house, feasted on...

kzafarullah
Oct 16, 20214 min read
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