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    • Veg PastaDefinitely not authentic, but I like to cook pasta with loads of vegetables that is nutritious and filling.
    • Easy SideThese vegetable side dishes outshine the mains and keep me digging in. Surprisingly, they are very easy to make!
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Japanese pork stew (kakuni)
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Easy Japanese Kakuni: Braised Pork Belly (豚の角煮)

One pot Japanese braised pork belly (kakuni) with pressure cooker. I surrendered myself to this comforting sauce, pierce-through tenderness, and melted fat.
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Tags: One PotMay 12, 2025
Miso braised pork and pumpkin.
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One Pot: Miso Braised Pork and Pumpkin

Tender braised pork and silky sweet pumpkin, all in one pot. Cook more in one batch and enjoy the flavour-infused leftover. Don't forget the rice too!
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Tags: Mushroom, One Pot, PumpkinJanuary 23, 2025
Vegan bouillabaisse with celeriac and beans.
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One Pot Meal: Celeriac and Beans Bouillabaisse (Vegan)

Authentic or not, this vegan bouillabaisse is subtly sweet with a Mediterranean touch. One pot, mostly hands free. Perfect for make-ahead and lunch box.
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Tags: Cookbook, Legumes, One Pot, Tomato, VeganMay 13, 2024
One pot meal: Poached fish in charred tomato broth.
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One Pot Meal: Poached Fish in Charred Tomato Broth

Love fish but hesitate to cook? This one pot meal is for you! Simply poach the fish into a zero-skill tomato broth, you'll have a restaurant-like dish in 30 mins!
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Tags: Cookbook, One Pot, Seafood, TomatoApril 4, 2024
Soft and custardy masala egg with pulao.
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Easy Custardy Masala Egg (Masala Bhurji)

If you already have some spices on hand, this masala egg can be made in 10 minutes. It's so flavourful and easy to cook, perfect for a busy weekday!
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Tags: Egg, Stir-fry, TomatoFebruary 15, 2024
Fruity almond curry sauce with seafood, paired with baguette.
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Non-routine Fruity Almond Curry Sauce with Seafood

A fruity almond curry sauce? It's hard to imagine, yet it was so GOOD! No coconut milk and dairy products, only 2 fruits, almond and a secret ingredient.
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Tags: Cookbook, SeafoodNovember 23, 2023
Vegan bean stew with roast squash and kale.
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Vegan Bean Stew with Kale and Roast Squash

This vegan bean stew is comforting, unpretentious and delicious. No spice is used. Serve it with crusty bread as a filling lunch or light supper.
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Tags: Cookbook, Legumes, One Pot, Pumpkin, VeganNovember 17, 2023
Ottolenghi recipe - Bkeila, potato and butter bean stew.
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Yotam Ottolenghi Recipe: Bkeila, Potato and Butter Bean Stew

First time tried out Yotam Ottolenghi recipe. This Tunisian Jewish stew takes some time to make but steps are easy. Hearty and humble, perfect with flatbread.
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Tags: Cookbook, Legumes, Potato, VeganOctober 26, 2023
Roasted courgette with mixed lentils and spinach
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Roasted Courgette with Lentils and Spinach

A roasted courgette (with lentils) recipe by a Michelin Bib Gourmand awarded chef. The flavour is elegant and I promise you'll be satiated.
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Tags: Cookbook, Courgette, Legumes, Spinach, VeganSeptember 13, 2023
Chickpea curry(chana masala) with spiced spinach and basmati rice
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Chickpea Curry (Chana Masala, NO coconut milk)

It takes time to cook chickpea curry, but the method is straight forward and easy. Make more for next day's lunch too!
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Tags: Legumes, One Pot, VeganSeptember 8, 2023
【One Pot】Smoky Paprika Sausage and Lentils Stew
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【One Pot】Smoky Paprika Sausage and Lentils Stew

No idea what to cook? You can always pull out this one pot dish easily and deliciously in 40 minutes. Perfect in chilly weather. Make more for next day lunch!
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Tags: Bell Pepper, Legumes, One PotAugust 16, 2023
Slow Cooked Afghan Spinach Recipe
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Slow Cooked Afghan Spinach Recipe

This spinach recipe is easy to make, yet delivers a bold flavour. That's why I keep cooking it! The ingredients are simple too!
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Tags: One Pot, Spinach, VeganAugust 7, 2023
Butternut Squash Cafreal Curry with Caramelised Onions
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Butternut Squash Cafreal Curry with Caramelised Onions

This Portuguese-inhibited cafreal curry takes on butternut squash as a vegan version. It's mild and sweet. Recipe from the cookbook 'Fresh India'.
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Tags: Pumpkin, VeganAugust 5, 2023
Borlotti Beans and Sausages Stew in One Pot
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Borlotti Beans and Sausages Stew in One Pot

Beautiful borlotti beans makes a hearty meal packed with nutrients and very satisfying. Throw everything in one pot and your delicious stew is right there!
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Tags: Legumes, One Pot, PotatoJuly 4, 2023
How to Make Bouillabaisse (a REAL one)
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How to Make Bouillabaisse (a REAL one)

Maybe you think bouillabaisse takes a long long time to cook. No, it's not like that. Let me show you the secrets of how to make bouillabaisse, a real one.
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Tags: SeafoodJuly 1, 2023

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