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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...

kzafarullah
Jun 13, 20202 min read


Blackberry buttermilk whole grain scones
I was feeling inspired this morning, so I made these scones. This was my first attempt at scones, and I am not a baker. The combination...

kzafarullah
Jun 13, 20202 min read


Carrot Pancakes with Hummus and Feta Salad
I love Maria Elia's cookbooks, and I have them all. This one, though, is probably my favourite; the recipes are fantastic, and the...

kzafarullah
Jun 7, 20202 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...

kzafarullah
Jun 7, 20202 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...

kzafarullah
Jun 7, 20201 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...

kzafarullah
Jun 7, 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...

kzafarullah
Jun 6, 20202 min read


Caramelized cauliflower with mint, pine nuts, lime, and yogurt
A wonder side for any meal. The cauliflower explodes with flavours. This is one of my favourite cookbooks. The recipes from here are...

kzafarullah
Jun 6, 20201 min read


Braised spiced Romano beans with yogurt & mint
This is a wonderful recipe that pops with flavour. I love the spices and tart Omani lemons in it. This recipe needs dried Omani/Persian...

kzafarullah
Jun 6, 20202 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...

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...

kzafarullah
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...

kzafarullah
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...

kzafarullah
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...

kzafarullah
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...

kzafarullah
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...

kzafarullah
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...

kzafarullah
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...

kzafarullah
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...

kzafarullah
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...

kzafarullah
Jun 6, 20201 min read
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