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Pomegranate-walnut stew with quail (Quail fessenjan)
Fessenjen, also spelt as fessenjoon, is a classic Persian dish. It is believed to have originated in Gilan, a province in northern Iran,...

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Feb 23, 20253 min read
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Strawberries in creamy honey sauce
I tend to favour lighter desserts rather than the decadent chocolate desserts that dominate Indian menus today. This is a perfect example...

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Feb 22, 20251 min read
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Peppers and goat cheese sauce for pasta
This is a simple, classic, and delicious recipe from the Lake Como region. It is loaded with rich and decadent butter. This is a...

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Feb 21, 20252 min read
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Baharat spice blend
Baharat is derived from the Arabic "bahar", meaning "spice", so this blend is literally a "spice blend". The oldest traces of its history...

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Feb 19, 20251 min read
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Refried black beans
No Mexican table today is complete without refried beans or frijoles refritos, as they are called locally. This simple dish is the pride...

kzafarullah
Feb 18, 20253 min read
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Cilantro and prawn briouats
A briouat is completely intertwined with Moroccan cuisine. It is essentially a small parcel, usually triangular in shape, filled with both sweet or savoury fillings. They grace every table or can be had as a snack and are omnipresent in Morocco. Derived from the Arabic word "baryuá¹ah," meaning "small package" or "parcel," Briouat captures the essence of Moroccan culinary finesse in a single bite-sized masterpiece. The sweet briouats are filled with nuts, dried fruit and sugar

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Feb 16, 20253 min read
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Aztec "hot " chocolate ice cream
Chocolate’s 4,000-year history began in ancient Mesoamerica, which is now present-day Mexico. The Olmec, one of the earliest...

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Feb 15, 20252 min read
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Za'atar kale chips
Za'atar is a spice blend composed of herbs such as thyme, oregano, marjoram, or a combination of the three, along with other spices,...

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Feb 14, 20252 min read
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Ginger chutney from Andhra Pradesh (Allam pachadi)
I was introduced to this chutney in Hyderabad. Instead of the traditional sambhar, this chutney comes with idlis and dosas. It is bright...

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Feb 12, 20252 min read
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Storzapretis with fennel nage and marigold dust
Strozzapreti is a type of hand-rolled pasta that originated in Italy's Emilia-Romagna, Tuscany, Marche, and Umbria regions . The name...

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Feb 11, 20253 min read
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Chilli-glazed pork ribs with mole (Costillas adobados)
Mexican adobo is a traditional chilli sauce that is made throughout the country. It is one of the base sauces used daily in every...

kzafarullah
Feb 9, 20253 min read
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Georgian herbed oyster mushrooms with Sventanian salt (Soko)
The High Caucasus Mountains of Georgia are loaded with mushrooms, distinct varieties unique to the region. During the mushroom season,...

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Feb 8, 20252 min read
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Bangladeshi yoghurt relish (Raitha)
Raitha is core to Indian cuisine. It is found in different versions in most Indian cultures, especially in the north. In the south, it is...

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Feb 7, 20252 min read
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Goat cheese ice cream
Goat cheese has taken over the Indian market, and small artisanal cheese makers, such as Melchoir in Bangalore, are producing excellent...

kzafarullah
Feb 5, 20252 min read
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Karwar egg curry
I am a big fan of egg curries; their diversity is amazing, and most cultures have some version of this dish. This is a spicy version. The...

kzafarullah
Feb 4, 20252 min read
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Vietnamese meatballs on sugar cane with balsamic-soy glaze
Satay is a way of life in Vietnam and across Southeast Asia. From small roadside stalls to fancy restaurants, there is always an array of...

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Feb 2, 20253 min read
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Pina colada pancakes
Pina Coladas are about beaches with warm water in the Caribbean, bright sun, and frozen umbrella drinks. This is a dessert that will take...

kzafarullah
Feb 1, 20253 min read
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Roasted Brussels sprouts with pancetta vinaigrette
I love pancetta and always have a stock in my fridge, which beckons me to dig in. But let us unravel the mystery of pancetta. It is the...

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Jan 31, 20252 min read
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Salsa Macha
Mexican cuisine is synonymous with salsa, found on every table and infinite in its variations. The original salsa recipe dates back...

kzafarullah
Jan 29, 20252 min read
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Eggplant dal curry (Khayan thee hin)
As I have been told a few times, I am obsessed with eggplant in every form. And I do agree, but it is such a versatile and healthy...

kzafarullah
Jan 28, 20252 min read
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