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Leek and scallion soup with potato gnocchi
I love soups, and I love gnocchi. This soup called to me naturally. The original soup recipe from Deborah Madison called for commercial...

kzafarullah
May 26, 20214 min read
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Burmese spicy eggplant
I love eggplant, especially grilled or broiled. Broiling them instead of deep frying them makes them lighter and brings out the wonderful...

kzafarullah
May 25, 20212 min read
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Wild greens macaroni and cheese
For me, mac ‘n cheese is absolute comfort food. But over the years, I have grown to recognise what makes a good Mac ‘n cheese. Here are...

kzafarullah
May 23, 20214 min read
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Pulled lamb/goat shoulder with pickled onions and sumac, tzatziki sauce, and green schug
Braising is an art, slow cooking meat over extended periods, 4-10 hours, or more, helps develop deep flavours and infuse the meat with...

kzafarullah
May 22, 20213 min read
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Green schug - a spicy Yemeni sauce
Schug (also called zhug) is now considered a Middle Eastern spicy condiment. However, it’s origins have been traced back to Yemen. I...

kzafarullah
May 21, 20212 min read
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Mango sorbet
I love sorbets; they highlight the fruit, bringing out nuances in their flavour. This sorbet is no exception. India has 100s of varieties...

kzafarullah
May 19, 20212 min read
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Basic Asian style chicken noodle soup
I have been making a version of this soup for folks who have not been well. It is super healthy, nutritious and super tasty. This is a...

kzafarullah
May 18, 20212 min read
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Wood apple ice cream with saffron and roasted cashew
I was given a few wood apples (also called bael in India) by a neighbour, and since I had never had them before I had to look them up. I...

kzafarullah
May 16, 20212 min read
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Karwar chicken curry-country style, served with mung dal kichidi
Karwar is a small coastal town in the state of Karnataka that played an essential role in history during the Maratha rule. It was also an...

kzafarullah
May 15, 20214 min read
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Burmese garlic noodles
Garlic noodles are a treat anytime. Similar variations exist in most Far Eastern cuisines, such as Thai, Vietnam, China, and Korea, but...

kzafarullah
May 14, 20212 min read
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Stuffed eggplant with almonds, parsley, and preserved lemons
I will admit to being a fan of eggplant; grilled and broiled are my favourites. The combination of soft, charred flesh and nutty-tart...

kzafarullah
May 11, 20212 min read
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Thai sour-and-spicy chicken soup with tamarind leaves
One of the new ingredients that I am super excited about is tender tamarind leaves. I was able to find another Thai recipe in my cookbook...

kzafarullah
May 9, 20212 min read
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Burmese grilled okra with tomato shrimp relish
I was craving Burmese cuisine, so I cooked a meal using three recipes from the same cookbook. I balanced garlic noodles with two...

kzafarullah
May 8, 20213 min read
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Watermelon gazpacho
A gazpacho, the soup of Spain, is usually a quickly thrown together cold soup, so simple, but so difficult to make well. The beauty in...

kzafarullah
May 7, 20213 min read
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Stuffed bitter gourd (Bharela Karelia)
The ability of folks to enjoy bitter flavors is based on genetics. I do enjoy it tremendously, and bitter gourd, kale, and dandelion...

kzafarullah
May 5, 20212 min read
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Greek potato dip or potato skordalia
Move over bland mashed potatoes for this fantastic, garlicky Greek dip. This dip is absolutely wonderful. Lots of garlic with a hint of...

kzafarullah
May 4, 20212 min read
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Achiote-marinated chicken breasts with black beans and mango salsa
Not all Mexican food is spicy; this dish is mild, beautifully flavoured and wonderful. The different regions in Mexico vary tremendously...

kzafarullah
May 2, 20214 min read
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Jackfruit biryani
Everyone loves a briyani, it is the "king" of rice dishes. Most biryani featured is usually a meat (lamb or chicken) biryani. There is a...

kzafarullah
May 1, 20214 min read
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The addictive roasted pepper salad
This is a Spanish salad that I absolutely adore. I was under the impression that the addictive part was a gimmick in the title till the...

kzafarullah
Apr 30, 20212 min read
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Kohlrabi carpaccio
A carpaccio is an Italian dish of thinly sliced meat, usually raw smoked beef, drizzled with olive oil and lemon. Delicious versions of...

kzafarullah
Apr 28, 20212 min read
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