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Pan con tomat
Pan con tomat, which means bread with tomato, is a traditional Spanish tapas, made to highlight flavorful tomatoes and built for the hot...

kzafarullah
Apr 2, 20212 min read


Lebanese-style crunchy fennel salad
This delicate salad features the wonderful taste of fresh fennel and roasted tomatoes. Fennel is one of those ingredients that folks shy...

kzafarullah
Mar 31, 20212 min read


Spicy chicken lettuce wraps with (world’s best) peanut satay sauce
Lettuce wraps are a family favourite. Adults turn into little kids when they arrive at the table. I love them, but we usually are stuck...

kzafarullah
Mar 30, 20213 min read


Satay peanut sauce (World’s best)
Most folks, like me, get satay for the sauce. The satay, usually chicken, shows up dry and tough, but slathered with this delicious...

kzafarullah
Mar 29, 20212 min read


Chettinad yam curry
I have become a touch obsessed with Chettinad cuisine, which is complex, spicy and has lots of diverse flavours. There are quite a few...

kzafarullah
Mar 28, 20212 min read


Thai cellophane noodle salad with roasted mushrooms and lamb
I have been in the mood for some light salads, especially those with a touch of protein. This salad also has a pop of spice and flavour....

kzafarullah
Mar 27, 20212 min read


Mahogany eggplant with labneh and pomegranate
This super simple recipe is packed with flavour. Everyone will love it, even those who usually do not like eggplant. I know I tend to...

kzafarullah
Mar 26, 20212 min read


Seafood stew from Corfu
It has been hot here so I have been cooking very light recipes to suit this weather. This amazing fish stew fits my hankering for a good...

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Mar 24, 20212 min read


Greek feta spread (Tirokafteri)
Here is another fabulous spread or dip from Greece. This spread is common throughout Greece with slight variations based on local tastes,...

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Mar 23, 20212 min read


Stuffed green chilies
I do occasionally love over the top spicy foods, and in that category stuffed fried chilli fritters rank all the way on the top. I only...

kzafarullah
Mar 21, 20213 min read


Whipped hummus with lamb and sumac
Hummus is one of those dips that everyone loves. It is simple, sometimes with a touch of flavours added, such as roasted garlic,...

kzafarullah
Mar 20, 20213 min read


Thai chickpea curry
Following up on unusual Thai curries, here is another one from one of my favorite cookbooks. This was one of the first cookbooks I bought...

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Mar 19, 20212 min read


Sweet potato in tomato, lime and cardamom sauce
Occasionally, it is the sauce that makes the dish; it really does not matter what is in the sauce. These absolutely delicious sauces can...

kzafarullah
Mar 17, 20212 min read


Spicy cabbage roast (Band gobi musallam)
I have been accused of not posting many North Indian recipes, this is because I struggle to find the unusual dish. Everyone is tired of...

kzafarullah
Mar 17, 20213 min read


Spicy red pepper and walnut dip - Muhammara
I had this dip for the first time in a Turkish restaurant and fell in love with its complexity of flavours, spiciness, and texture. I...

kzafarullah
Mar 16, 20212 min read


Kerala-style Drumstick dal curry
This is a very unusual dish, the kind I have not had before, originating from the state of Kerala in India. Drumstick pods, or moringa,...

kzafarullah
Mar 14, 20213 min read


Salvadoran papusas with black beans, curtido and salsa roja
This was a dish I was introduced to by one of my lunch buddies. When we could dine out, pre-COVID days, we would go out for lunch every 2...

kzafarullah
Mar 13, 20215 min read


Thai-style stir-fried amaranth with tofu and garlic
A 5-minute recipe that is simply amazing! I was introduced to wonderful amaranth leaves a few years ago and have always wondered why they...

kzafarullah
Mar 12, 20212 min read


Burmese golden egg curry
An egg curry is often overlooked on the dinner table in preference for another protein, but I love eggs and egg curries. The combination...

kzafarullah
Mar 10, 20213 min read


Tamil Nadu-style masala bean poriyal
Most poriyals are lightly spiced and highlight the vegetable. Check out this wonderful South Indian cabbage poriyal with peas on this...

kzafarullah
Mar 7, 20212 min read
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