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Crispy Brussels Sprouts with Pickled Mustard Seeds — For your Christmas table
As soon as I saw these tender Brussels sprouts in the grocery store, I grabbed a bag. This is one of those vegetables that folks either...

kzafarullah
Dec 20, 20202 min read


Napa cabbage and shrimp soup
Yes, I do occasionally cook some super simple dishes, and this soup is exactly what you need on a cold, lazy day without any effort. A...

kzafarullah
Dec 19, 20202 min read


Chicken in roasted coconut gravy (Khozi varatharacha curry)
I was craving a chicken curry in a South Indian style, and this recipe satisfied that hunger. The curry is quite easy to make. The only...

kzafarullah
Dec 18, 20202 min read


Thai-style green papaya salad
Green papayas have a slightly sour taste with a wonderful crunch. They are used in cuisines across Asia, usually in salads or curries....

kzafarullah
Dec 17, 20202 min read


Lettuce and spinach with citrus and avocado
This recipe features a unique combination of bitter-tart grapefruit and creamy avocado, both of which are among my favourite foods, so I...

kzafarullah
Dec 16, 20202 min read


Fish Stew with Peppers, Almonds and Saffron
A stew does not have to be boring; this dish emphasizes that fact. It is a decadent stew filled with gorgeous seafood and aromatics,...

kzafarullah
Dec 15, 20202 min read


Mexican-influenced roasted corn salad
I had this salad from the ovens of the fabulous restaurant Glen Ellen Star. This cozy and unpretentious restaurant serves up almost...

kzafarullah
Dec 13, 20202 min read


Creamy spinach soup with dill
I love making soup, and this 6 ingredient soup is spectacular! Magnus Nilsson, the famed chef from the restaurant Faviken, is a genius,...

kzafarullah
Dec 12, 20202 min read


Persian celery stew with chicken (Khoresh Karafs)
Persian culture offers many stews, of which we are familiar with only a handful. Stews are tremendously important in Persian culture;...

kzafarullah
Dec 11, 20203 min read


Vietnamese lamb shanks with sweet potatoes
I have made this classic Vietnamese dish several times and really enjoy the slow braised, fall-off-the-bone tender lamb skanks paired...

kzafarullah
Dec 8, 20202 min read


Mexican-style chili (with 5 chilies)
I wanted to create a Mexican-style chilli that uses a range of Mexican chillies to add depth of flavour. I also wanted to simmer this dish, over an extended period, so the flavours could have time to integrate and shine. This chilli is a labour of love; it takes about 3 hours to make with multiple steps, but the results are outstanding. A used a combination of chillies: chipotle for smokiness, arbol for some heat, ancho for its distinctive sweet-spicy flavour, mulato for its

kzafarullah
Dec 6, 20204 min read


Beet slaw with pistachio butter and raisins
I was intrigued by the combination of beets and pistachios. I am also a huge slaw fan, so I had to try this recipe from one of my...

kzafarullah
Dec 5, 20203 min read


Mixed roasted vegetables with yoghurt and green chilli oil
I love roasting/grilling vegetables because the possibilities are endless. You can either lightly roast them, leaving a wonderful crunch,...

kzafarullah
Dec 4, 20202 min read


Raw papaya sambharo
A "Shambharo" is a traditional Gujarati dish that is lightly sautéed, mildly spiced and easy to make. It is traditionally served as part...

kzafarullah
Dec 1, 20201 min read


Eggplant pahi
A Sri Lankan recipe from @Ottolenghi that pops with tremendous flavours. I have made this recipe a few times and enjoy this dish a lot. A...

kzafarullah
Nov 29, 20202 min read


Lebanese garlicky lentil soup with Swiss chard and lemon (Rushta/Rishta)
I try to cook 300+ unique dishes every year, and occasionally, I come across a recipe that stands out. This soup is one of these: hearty,...

kzafarullah
Nov 28, 20202 min read


Sichuan-style stir-fried bok choy
Quick wok-fried vegetables are a favourite at our home. Although most folks throw together these dishes quickly, it's hard to strike the...

kzafarullah
Nov 27, 20201 min read


Shakshuka
Shakshuka is a slow-cooked pepper and tomato sauce with eggs from North Africa, the Middle East, and the Mediterranean. Every region has...

kzafarullah
Nov 24, 20203 min read


Simple Thai seafood curry
This Thai curry is light and pops with the traditional flavors of lemongrass, galangal and basil. Although the list of ingredients is...

kzafarullah
Nov 22, 20203 min read


Cauliflower Soup with Coconut, Turmeric, and Lime
Fall is all about soup, and this Asian-style soup is super easy and off-the-charts delicious. The combination of cauliflower, fresh...

kzafarullah
Nov 11, 20202 min read
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