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Skewered chicken marinated in yogurt and spices
A speedy and straightforward recipe. great for a family BBQ. These skewers are wonderful for adults and kids. For more recipes from this...

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Jun 6, 20201 min read


Chicken tagine with sweet potatoes and prunes
I have to fight the urge to make lamb tagines all the time. This is a wonderful recipe, light and delicious. the perfect balance of sweet...

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Jun 6, 20201 min read


Grilled steak with roasted garlic + arugula chimichurri
This is the perfect summer grill-out: great steaks and this wonderful sauce. Nothing else needed. Sometimes, simple is great. I always...

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Jun 6, 20201 min read


Watermelon + cucumber salad with chili + charred shallot dressing
This restaurant is so on my bucket list!. I have cooked several recipes from this book, and they have always turned out exceptionally...

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Jun 6, 20202 min read


Avocado soup with slivered almonds and pistachios
This is another wonderful, cooling summer soup from Deborah Madison. It is refreshing (thanks to all the herbs), creamy (Thanks to the...

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Jun 6, 20202 min read


Mummy's festive minty beef kofta curry (Pakistani-style)
I began to explore Pakistani flavours and found them quite different from those of Indian Mughlai food. This cuisine has more subtle...

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Jun 6, 20202 min read


Mung bean soup with spinach
This contemporary soup is delicious. The hearty mung beans, spices, and herbs come together beautifully. This dish is also extremely...

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Jun 6, 20202 min read
Mung dal pudla
These savoury pancakes from India are excellent. Packed with flavour, delicate in texture and excellent served with a chutney or raita of...

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Jun 6, 20201 min read


Broccoli and almond soup
This is a super simple, 4 ingredient soup. The combination of roasted almonds and broccoli is surprisingly good. The trick is to roast...

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Jun 6, 20201 min read


Meen Moilee or Kerala fish curry
This is a classic Kerala curry. The combination of spices, lime and herbs with the fish are excellent. I have modified (or modernized)...

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Jun 5, 20202 min read


Carrot soup with citrus salad
I often make this soup for formal dinners. The contrast of the earthy carrots and the bright and tart citrus is wonderful. The...

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Jun 5, 20202 min read


Delicata Squash Soup
As soon as Delicata squash appears in the market, I know fall is here. Delicata squash is delicate, has a smooth palate feel and just so...

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Jun 5, 20201 min read


Green beans & new potatoes in mustard seed curry (Sarasondane wali phali aur alu)
This massive cookbook is probably the only one you will need for a depth of recipes that span the Indian Sub-continent. These recipes...

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Jun 5, 20202 min read
An elegant chickpea salad
A simple recipe that I created for a cooking class. This salad is hearty and pops with flavor. It is perfect on a warm day, paired with...

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Jun 5, 20201 min read


Cauliflower, coconut, and galangal soup
A super simple Thai soup that tantalizes the palate. This is a cookbook I use frequently. I may have cooked about 60% of all the recipes...

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Jun 5, 20201 min read


Lamb chops with bulgur pilaf
This dish makes a wonderful dinner. The herby bulghur and the roasted lamb are modified to simplify the recipe for a cooking class. This...

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Jun 5, 20202 min read


Tangy Tunisian zucchini salad
This salad is super simple. Although the zucchini can be used raw, briefly blanching them elevates this dish to another level. It is a...

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Jun 5, 20201 min read


Tomatoes with Thai dressing
This Thai twist on a wonderful salad is very elegant. The flavours are bold, and the secret is in using wonderful, flavorful tomatoes....

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Jun 5, 20201 min read
Easy Thai red curry - Vegetarian or Meat or Seafood version.
A super simple recipe using commercial Thai red curry paste. This curry is always the perfect fix for Thai. You can make this with any...

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Jun 5, 20201 min read


Mint and rose pickled red onions
I love pickles of any kind. They always add a pop of flavour to any food. This recipe stands out in terms of complex flavors. I always...

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Jun 5, 20201 min read
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