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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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Confit squid with roasted aubergine and pasta.
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Confit Squid with Roasted Aubergine (and Tortiglioni)

My first ever confit squid in life, learned from Ixta Belfrage. It might not be 100% succeed, but I definitely love the confit oil and roasted aubergine.
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Tags: Aubergine, Cookbook, Seafood, TomatoDecember 8, 2023
Squid sambal.
Posted inRecipes Rice-friendly

Easy and Lemongrassy Squid Sambal in 20 mins

An exciting squid sambal recipe with a super fragrant and spicy sauce starring lemongrass. The sauce has definitely outshined the squid. 2 bowls of rice please!
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Tags: Cookbook, Seafood, TomatoDecember 5, 2023
Moroccan mezze recipe made with courgette, egg and cumin.
Posted inEasy Side Recipes Salad & Dressing

Moroccan Mezze Recipe: Courgette and Egg Salad with Cumin

This Moroccan mezze recipe is super easy to make. Boil the egg, grate the courgette, then stir-fry with cumin. It can be done in 20 minutes.
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Tags: Cookbook, Courgette, Egg, MoroccanDecember 4, 2023
Lemon mushrooms.
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Easy Lemon Mushrooms, a Perfect Saucy Side Dish

This lemon mushrooms recipe called for handy ingredients and can be done in 30 minutes. The creamy and lemony sauce is perfect for bread or any grains.
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Tags: Cookbook, MushroomNovember 27, 2023
Fruity almond curry sauce with seafood, paired with baguette.
Posted inCurry & Stew Recipes

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
Roast Brussels sprouts with spicy tomato sauce and croutons.
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Roast Brussels Sprouts with Spicy Tomato Sauce and Croutons

Add a simple sauce and extra texture to roast Brussels sprouts is fantastic. Making them into a perfect side dish or starter.
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Tags: Brussels sprouts, Cookbook, VeganNovember 20, 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
Easy Asian prawn noodle soup made in one pot.
Posted inRecipes Soup & Noodles

Easy One Pot Asian Prawn Noodle Soup (Super Comforting)

I'm gonna share with you how to easily make a restaurant-like Asian noodle soup at home. Honestly, I was very surprised too! Recipe adapted from a cookbook.
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Tags: Cookbook, One Pot, SeafoodNovember 13, 2023
Tofu in tomato sauce
Posted inRecipes Rice-friendly

Simple Tofu Recipe in Comforting Tomato Sauce

This simple tofu recipe allows you to have a healthy midweek meal real quickly. It's a kind of Asian comfort food. Recipe adapted from a cookbook.
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Tags: Cookbook, Tofu, Tomato, VeganNovember 1, 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
Asian home food-aubergine in black bean sauce.
Posted inRecipes Rice-friendly

Easy Viet Aubergine Recipe with Black Bean Sauce

This is our #1 aubergine recipe by far because of easy cooking and the flavour is just RIGHT! It's from a popular Vietnamese vegetarian cookbook.
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Tags: Aubergine, Cookbook, VeganOctober 10, 2023
Hello Purple! Easy Creamy Beetroot Pasta with Mascarpone
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Hello Purple! Easy Creamy Beetroot Pasta with Mascarpone

Do you know you can easily make a delicious and colourful beetroot pasta? And you can also add mascarpone cheese instead of cream! Let me show you how.
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Tags: BeetrootSeptember 29, 2023
Stir-fried bean sprouts with eggs.
Posted inRecipes Rice-friendly

Japanese Easy Stir-fry Bean Sprouts Recipe (with Eggs)

A Japanese bean sprouts recipe which I cook regularly. It's easy and quick to make, particularly goes well with rice. It's budget-friendly too!
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Tags: Bean sprouts, Egg, Stir-frySeptember 28, 2023
roasted purple sprouting broccoli
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Roasted Purple Sprouting Broccoli with Preserved Lemon

How to cook purple sprouting broccoli perfectly? Any difference than the green broccoli? And what about the nutrients profile? Let me explain in this post.
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Tags: Broccoli, Stir-fry, VeganSeptember 26, 2023
Tapas Padrón pepper
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Pan-fry Padrón Pepper (5 mins Tapas at Home)

In this post, I'll share how do I choose and cook Padrón pepper. Make it in 5 mins and enjoy this tapas like you're in the restaurant!
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Tags: Bell Pepper, Stir-fry, VeganSeptember 22, 2023

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