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Caprese salad — on a stick
A Caprese salad is an all time favorite. Simple, elegant and flavorful, every one loves this classic. I wanted to create a version of...

kzafarullah
Jan 24, 20211 min read


Garlic-flavored paneer (Lahsuni paneer tikka)
I love paneer, especially grilled paneer. I have over the years tried a number of recipes and this one is my favourite by far. This...

kzafarullah
Jan 23, 20212 min read


Winter squash soup with mint and red chili
This is an excellent spiced soup that will keep your soul warm during the winter months. I used a local squash aptly referred to as the...

kzafarullah
Jan 22, 20213 min read


Indonesian Coconut beef and peanut stir-fry (Serundeng daring)
Stir fries are always a hit, no matter what kind. The aroma of flash-fried meat with spices is something I cannot resist. Stir-fries are...

kzafarullah
Jan 19, 20213 min read


Melon, blueberry, and feta salad with ginger and mint.
I have a penchant for fruit salads. I enjoy the combination of earthy vegetables, herbs, and spices layered with the sweetness of fruit....

kzafarullah
Jan 17, 20212 min read


Sautéed wild mushrooms, wild rice, roasted garlic, rocket
Sometimes, a salad can be the whole meal by itself. These hearty salads are full of grains or pasta, hearty vegetables like mushrooms,...

kzafarullah
Jan 16, 20213 min read


Green mung dal payasam (Paruppu payasam)
Today is Pongal, also called Sankranti, Lohri and Bihu, in different parts of India, a significant festival in our culture, the end of...

kzafarullah
Jan 14, 20212 min read


Custard apple (Sitaphal) or cherimoya ice cream
Custard apples, called sitaphal, dominate the Indian market in October and November. We had been gorging on these fruit here. These fruit...

kzafarullah
Jan 13, 20213 min read


Roast tomatoes, fennel and chickpeas with preserved lemons and honey
Sometimes, a salad stands out as spectacular, and this is that salad. It pops with bright flavours and hints of Moroccan elements. This...

kzafarullah
Jan 12, 20213 min read


Burrata and beet soup
This soup is luxury in a bowl. Rich beets pair beautifully with creamy and mild burrata, and the toasted fennel adds a perfect nuance of...

kzafarullah
Jan 10, 20212 min read


Chicken tagine with olives, chickpeas and pine nuts
Every traveller to Morocco or diner in a Moroccan restaurant has to try a tagine, usually to tick a box. Most tagines are hastily put...

kzafarullah
Jan 9, 20213 min read


Eder’s avocado salad
This salad is named after the chef and co-owner, Eder Monterey, of several renowned restaurants in New York that specialise in Spanish...

kzafarullah
Jan 8, 20212 min read


Lamb and turnip stew (Shalgham Challaw) with Mung bean rice (Maash Palaw)
I was super excited to receive this cookbook finally. The book is packed with recipes and beautiful Photographs. Most recipes are...

kzafarullah
Jan 6, 20213 min read


South Indian cabbage poriyal, with peas
I occasionally like reconfiguring traditional recipes and turning them into something new while maintaining the old flavours. In this...

kzafarullah
Jan 5, 20212 min read


Curried sweet potato soup
This simple soup is a delight. I was surprised to find white sweet potatoes in India, versus the yellow ones I was used to in the US....

kzafarullah
Jan 3, 20212 min read


Burmese punchy-crunchy ginger salad (Gyin Thoke)
We are most familiar with the wonderful tea leaf salad from Myanmar. However, Burmese culture is full of wonderful salads, too. This...

kzafarullah
Jan 2, 20212 min read


Maldivian tuna curry
I love sitting on old chairs at the beach, feet dug deep into the sand, with a cold beer, and enjoying a seafood meal at sunset. With no...

kzafarullah
Jan 1, 20212 min read


Suckling lamb barbacoa taco (Taco de barbacoa de cordero lechal)
I cooked this recipe because of seemingly disconnected reasons: Trevor Noah, my parents and a great cookbook. We were watching Trevor...

kzafarullah
Dec 29, 20204 min read


Smoky scrambled eggs
I was getting a bit tired of the same old boring, plain scrambled eggs so I decided to create a new recipe to brighten our morning...

kzafarullah
Dec 27, 20202 min read


Prawns in spicy tamarind sauce (Chemeen varattiyathu)
I try to stay healthy, but I do love fried prawns. This recipe hit the spot! Large prawns cooked in a tart, dry curry infused with...

kzafarullah
Dec 26, 20202 min read
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