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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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Jun 6, 20201 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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Jun 6, 20202 min read
Smoked tomato sauce: My way
A delicate tomato sauce that can be used as a condiment on almost anything. It is quite simple to make and will last a long time in the...

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Jun 6, 20201 min read


Venetian meat and potato balls, Bacaro-style
These are amazing meatballs from my favourite Italian chef and cookbook author Marcella Hazan. These meatballs are soft, juicy and packed...

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Jun 6, 20201 min read


Red pepper veloute soup
I love the delicate flavour of this soup, and the delicate roux makes it silky smooth. It is a wonderful soup to start any dinner with. I...

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Jun 6, 20201 min read


Light cauliflower soup (Potage léger au chou-fleur)
This is a delicious cauliflower soup. It's light and smooth, not like the thick, goopy soups you usually get. This is also an excellent...

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Jun 6, 20201 min read


Pork Enchiladas Rojas
One of my favourite dishes is mole, complex, a dish with almost infinite variations and always delicious. Mole is originally thought to...

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Jun 6, 20203 min read


Shredded radish, coconut and carrot salad
This Indian salad is an excellent side with spicy food. This was among the first cookbooks I purchased. Over the years we have cooked a...

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Jun 6, 20201 min read


Julienned carrot salad
This is an extremely simple salad, but it has amazing flavour. It is best in early spring, when we get those tender baby carrots. I love...

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Jun 6, 20201 min read


Kohlrabi salad
Kohlrabi is not a common vegetable in a salad. The tender and baby kohlrabi are sweet and have a wonderfully subtle flavour. This is a...

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Jun 6, 20201 min read


Herb stuffed tomatoes
A wonderful summer stuffed vegetable recipe. We love the freshness of the tomatoes in contrast to the herb stuffing. This cookbook was...

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Jun 6, 20202 min read


Deviled eggs - My way
I love deviled eggs. I have to order them if they are on the menu. I wanted to create my own version, one that included more flavour,...

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Jun 6, 20201 min read


Bahn Xeo
This recipe is from Ottolenghi. It is outstanding and packed with flavour. Summer here we come. This cookbook was the first one in my...

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Jun 6, 20202 min read


Vietnamese buddhist sour soup
When I think of healthy food I think of this soup. It is a super simple soup to make but has great flavour. Buddhist cooking has always...

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Jun 6, 20202 min read


Smoked Trout, Rutabaga, and Microgreen Salad
Another spectacular recipe from saveur. Light and delicious, this recipe is perfect for summer or a light bite with crackers and wine....

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Jun 6, 20201 min read


Laksa
I was in Singapore when i tried Laksa for the first time. This, and risotto, are probably the two most significant dishes that made me...

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Jun 6, 20203 min read


Not-So-Basic Meatloaf
This recipe made me love this dish. A bit of effort to amke but so delicious. The presentation is spectacular. I occasionally add...

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Jun 6, 20203 min read


Asti-style soup with pork ribs, chickpeas and potatoes
A wonderful light stew with pork ribs seasoned with rosemary. I occasionally add spinach to this soup too. wonderful on a fall evening...

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Jun 6, 20201 min read
Pistachio Ice cream
This is my favorite flavor! I love ice cream, everyone in this house does, but this ice cream stands out. Labor intensive but so worth...

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Jun 6, 20202 min read


Sembharachi Kodi (Goanese Shrimp Curry)
I grew up in Mumbai enjoying this curry. After i moved to the US, i craved this curry for many years. I finally came across this recipe...

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Jun 6, 20202 min read
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