Collard greens with spiced butter and Mitmita
I love sautéed greens. Maybe it is the psychological process of eating something healthy, or maybe the fact that they taste so good, but...
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kzafarullah
Jun 24, 20202 min read
Spicy red lentils
We love Ethiopian food at home. I have been challenging myself to make more of it, but first I had to stock up my pantry with all the...
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kzafarullah
Jun 19, 20201 min read
Chickpeas with spinach and yogurt
A fun salad that is all about summer. I use the really expensive heirloom tomatoes for this salad, or any really good flavorful tomato....
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kzafarullah
Jun 18, 20201 min read
Salata mashwiya or Israeli spicy roasted pepper dip
This is an intense sauce that pairs perfectly with any grilled meat. I have also mixed it in with couscous for some addition zing. It is...
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kzafarullah
Jun 18, 20201 min read
Tzatziki sauce
A perfect sauce that is cooling and refreshing. This recipe is the best one in terms of balance and flavor, and I have tried quite a few....
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kzafarullah
Jun 18, 20201 min read
Lamb, lemon and chilli kebabs
I adapted this recipe and used lamb chops instead. Charred, delicately dressed and delicious. So simple to make. I served this with a...
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kzafarullah
Jun 15, 20201 min read
Grated carrot salad with grilled scallions, walnuts, and burrata
This is a super simple spring or summer salad. I love how the flavors come together with the creamy burrata. Feel free to substitute...
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kzafarullah
Jun 13, 20202 min read
Indian-style ground meat curry (Kheema)
This is a staple in most Indian homes. This traditional Indian version of an American chili is a work of art. Slow cooked ground meat,...
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kzafarullah
Jun 13, 20202 min read
Frittatas: Basics and many variations
I love frittatas, they can be super simple or as complex as you want them to be. I love them especially during the summer, they are the...
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kzafarullah
Jun 13, 20201 min read
Blackberry buttermilk whole grain scones
I was feeling inspired this morning, so i made these scones. This was my first ever attempt at scones, and I am not a baker. The...
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kzafarullah
Jun 7, 20202 min read
Carrot Pancakes with Hummus and Feta Salad
Another spectacular recipe for Maria Elia. This recipe is packed with flavor and unusual combinations, feta, roasted carrot hummus, and...
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kzafarullah
Jun 7, 20201 min read
Fig tart tatin with shaved Manchego cheese and arugula
This creative tart is beautiful, delicious and easy to make. I usually make it during fig season for high-end dinners and home. The...
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kzafarullah
Jun 7, 20201 min read
Nani's bhutte ka salan, or Grandma's corn curry
I have never had a curry of this kind ever in India. This curry is coconut based and filled with fresh cilantro. The corn are kept on the...
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kzafarullah
Jun 7, 20202 min read
Kichada
This is a traditional dish of Mughal heritage. The mix of lentils, grains, meat and spices are delicious. This dish is made during the...
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kzafarullah
Jun 6, 20202 min read
Burrata with dandelion-golden raisin-pistachio pistou
Occasionally a recipe comes along that completely wows me. This is one of those recipes. The combination of creamy burrata, bitter...
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kzafarullah
Jun 6, 20201 min read
Caramelized cauliflower with mint, pine nuts, lime, and yogurt
A wonder side for any meal. The cauliflower explodes with flavors. This is one of my favorite cookbooks. The recipes from here are...
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kzafarullah
Jun 6, 20201 min read
Braised spiced Romano beans with yogurt & mint
A wonderful recipe that pops with flavor. I love the spices and tart Omani lemons in this recipe. This recipe needs dried Omani/Persian...
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kzafarullah
Jun 6, 20201 min read
Roasted asparagus crostini with lemon cream cheese
I love this recipe too. It currently ranks as the best one I have made, and I have tried quite a few recipes over the years. the...
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kzafarullah
Jun 6, 20201 min read
Eggplant crostini or Crostini di melanzana
We love crostini at home. We serve it as an appetizer during the summer months and with soup during the winter. The variety and depth of...
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kzafarullah
Jun 6, 20202 min read
Aloo tikki or Potato croquettes -- My way
Aloo tikis are a common street snack in India. Traditionally they are served smothered in chole, a chickpea curry, sev noodles, sweet...
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