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Quick pickled Mexican-style vegetables
Quick pickled Mexican-style vegetables I got tired of the soggy Mexican pickles that I so love. So I have created this recipe taking into...

kzafarullah
Jun 4, 20201 min read


Chicken tinga tostadas (Tostadas de tinga poblana)
A quick and easy chicken in sauce. Great for tacos, enchiladas or tostadas. This is your quick-fix Mexican dish! For more recipes from...

kzafarullah
Jun 4, 20201 min read


Marinated kale salad
Sabrina Ghayour is a chef, TV celebrity and cookbook author. She has published several cookbooks, and I have most of them, with...

kzafarullah
Jun 4, 20202 min read


Spinach and caramelized leek mac and cheese
I loved this recipe. It currently ranks as the best Mac 'N Cheese recipe I have made, and I have tried quite a few over the years. This...

kzafarullah
Jun 4, 20202 min read


Roasted red pepper soup.
This is a wonderfully flavoured soup that pops. It is perfect for early fall or spring, as it is lighter. You can use only yellow peppers...

kzafarullah
Jun 4, 20202 min read


Uppuma -- South Indian style
This recipe is from a cookbook by Mrs B. F. Varughese. It was one of the books I picked up at random in Cochi, Kerala, and have used it a...

kzafarullah
Jun 4, 20202 min read


Cool cucumber soup with a cucumber-herb relish
This is a perfect soup for a summer day. Light, refreshing, and flavorful. This is a wonderful cookbook that specialises in soups for all...

kzafarullah
Jun 4, 20201 min read
Khow Suey -- A Burmese soup
We love Burmese food at home. I grew up having this soup at home, the perfect blend of Indian and Asian flavors had me hooked from the...

kzafarullah
Jun 4, 20202 min read


Cilantro-yogurt chutney
An essential Indian chutney. It is super easy to make and can be used as a side with any kebab, grilled meat, or fried snacks like...

kzafarullah
Jun 4, 20201 min read


Indian-style green kebabs
These kebabs came about from merging Indian spices with Turkish whole nuts and Mediterranean spices. The kebabs are soft,...

kzafarullah
Jun 4, 20202 min read


Lourdes's luscious strawberry ice cream
My wife’s favourite food ever. I invested in an ice cam maker a few years ago and have never looked back. The world of excellent ice...

kzafarullah
Jun 4, 20201 min read


Simple margaritas, and some variations
I love margaritas, ok I love all alcohol! But it is summer so here is a very easy version and a number of variations. The first recipe is...

kzafarullah
Jun 4, 20202 min read


Chimichurri sauce
This Argentinian sauce is delicious. This upgraded version is significantly better. The spicy arugula and roasted garlic pair perfectly...

kzafarullah
May 31, 20201 min read


Steak: So many ways
Steak : This is my go-to, basic recipe with variations for added flavour. This basic recipe is excellent. Most spice mixes are available...

kzafarullah
May 31, 20203 min read


Sardinian-style raw tomato sauce for pasta
I love this fresh recipe. Really easy to make and a wonderful flavor of summer. The sauce is all about tomatoes, get really, really good...

kzafarullah
May 31, 20201 min read


Indian-style stuffed peppers
A recipe that I created. A very long recipe, but not hard just takes time. This recipe is not just beautiful, but very flavour-forward....

kzafarullah
May 31, 20203 min read


Moroccan chicken with olives and preserved lemons
This is a super simple recipe, but it needs some specialized ingredients. Preserved lemons are available at some higher-end grocery...

kzafarullah
May 31, 20201 min read


Yogurt Parfait
I got tired of paying $18 for a crappy parfait, usually consisting of sweetened, canned fruit and combinations to favor large volume at...

kzafarullah
May 31, 20201 min read


Erasto’s Coleslaw
I absolutely love coleslaw. I have to order it if it is on the menu. I have had many versions, including Asian, Carolina-style, root...

kzafarullah
May 31, 20201 min read


1000 island dressing
This is not your average red crap you get in a bottle. So simple to make but, oh, so delicious. You will never go back to the bottled...

kzafarullah
May 31, 20201 min read
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