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Mostly Asian food here due to my background, but Indian, European and Middle-eastern food is on my radar too.

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Baked aubergine with panko.
Posted inEasy Side Recipes

Baked Aubergine with Panko

Bake with panko is a fantastic way to enjoy aubergine without soaking up an oil bath. Crunchy and tender all-in-one. Perfect for a salad topping!
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Tags: Aubergine, VeganApril 8, 2025
Pesto linguine with potatoes and green beans
Posted inRecipes Veg Pasta

Classic Pesto alla Genovese

Use basil, pine nuts, Parmesan cheese and olive oil to create this classic pesto. This vegetarian sauce cling well on wide pasta like linguine.
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Tags: CookbookMarch 24, 2025
Chickpea, courgette and rosemary soup.
Posted inRecipes Soup & Noodles

Italian Home Food: Chickpea Soup with Courgette and Rosemary (Vegan)

Absolutely nothing fancy, rather it looks boring, pale, and really humble; this chickpea soup is soothing, warming, and very body-friendly.
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Tags: Legumes, One Pot, Potato, VeganFebruary 10, 2025
Miso braised pork and pumpkin.
Posted inCurry & Stew Recipes Rice-friendly

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
Asian slaw.
Posted inEasy Side Recipes Salad & Dressing

Basic Asian Slaw (Cabbage Salad)

If you can finely shred a cabbage, you're very close to a great slaw! Just sweat the cabbage and mellow down the onion, then mix the sauce and off you go!
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Tags: Cabbage, VeganJanuary 22, 2025
Slices of babka.
Posted inBake & Snack Recipes

Basic Babka Recipe (Less Sugar and Butter)

A healthier approach to make this babka, yet it's still moist, sweet, and GREAT! Perfect with a cups of hot coffee or tea.
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January 17, 2025
Miso ramen with ajitsuke tamago, ramen egg.
Posted inRecipes Soup & Noodles

Quick and Easy Japanese Miso Ramen (Vegan Soup Broth)

You probably already have all the miso ramen ingredients in the cupboard. Cook it in one pot, serve in 30 minutes. It's way better than the chain one.
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Tags: Egg, Mushroom, One Pot, VeganJanuary 16, 2025
Miso ramen with ajitsuke tamago, ramen egg.
Posted inRecipes Rice-friendly Soup & Noodles

Marinated Ramen Egg (Ajitsuke Tamago)

Tasty ramen egg just like in Japan. Learn how to soft-boil an egg to perfect, and marinate in miso sauce to enhance flavour.
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Tags: EggJanuary 16, 2025
Linguine with lemon and Parmesan.
Posted inRecipes Veg Pasta

Linguine with Lemon and Parmesan

This truly Italian pasta dish requires only 4 ingredients—pasta, olive oil, lemon, and Parmesan. You don't even need a stove to make the sauce, too!
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Tags: CookbookJanuary 10, 2025
Pan-seared salmon with roasted Romano pepper and giant couscous.
Posted inRecipes Salad & Dressing

Scottish Salmon, Romano Pepper and Giant Couscous

Here is how I eat my weekday lunch — pan-sear salmon fillet, roasted sweet Romano pepper, potatoes and Brussels sprouts, all pair with chewy giant couscous salad. Healthy, nutritious, balanced, and colourful!
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Tags: Bell Pepper, Brussels sprouts, Couscous, Potato, SeafoodNovember 27, 2024
Puy lentils, courgette and rosemary soup.
Posted inRecipes Soup & Noodles

One Pot: Puy Lentils, Courgette and Rosemary Soup

Puy lentils provide rich protein and earthy flavour to the soup. Absolute vegetarian and easy to veganise. Cook in one pot, easy-peasy.
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Tags: Courgette, Legumes, One Pot, VeganNovember 21, 2024
Salmon and beetroot quinoa salad
Posted inRecipes Salad & Dressing

Salmon and Beetroot Quinoa Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette

Try this warm quinoa salad topped with salmon and roast beetroots! It may not be the quickest salad to make, but definitely delicious and healthy!
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Tags: Beetroot, SeafoodSeptember 25, 2024
Chickpea pasta, pasta e ceci.
Posted inRecipes Veg Pasta

A Humble Chickpea Pasta (Pasta e Ceci)

Chickpea pasta? Yes! It works! Use the chickpea cooking broth as a base and add some anchovies for umami. It's a very simple but scrumptious pasta dish.
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Tags: Cookbook, Legumes, One Pot, TomatoSeptember 20, 2024
Heritage Tomato Salad with Tomato Vinaigrette
Posted inRecipes Salad & Dressing

Heritage Tomato Salad with Tomato Vinaigrette

It's too good to cook these beautiful heritage tomatoes. Make a tomato salad and dress with a tomato vinaigrette, double tomato-y. Who doesn't love it?
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Tags: Tomato, VeganAugust 13, 2024
Thai stir-fry noodles with chicken and pak choi.
Posted inRecipes Soup & Noodles

Easy Thai Stir-Fry Noodles with Chicken and Pak Choi

I have to admit that this stir-fry noodles takes a little effort to prep, but you'll be paid off! It's a nutrient-balanced, fresh and flavourful one-plate meal.
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Tags: Noodles, One Pot, Stir-fryJuly 31, 2024

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