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Parsnip purée on fried fish.
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Parsnip Purée: A New Friend of Fish & Chips

Parsnip purée offers an earthy note of sweetness that surprises the fish and chips' fans. No roasting. Just boil and blend.
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Tags: One PotFebruary 26, 2024
Soft and custardy masala egg with pulao.
Posted inCurry & Stew Easy Side Recipes

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
A savoury pancake made with beet greens.
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Easy Beet Greens Cheesy Pancake

Don't toss away the beet greens! They may look dead, but there's an antidote! Then mix them with a basic batter, and voilà! One more dish for your weekday dinner.
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Tags: BeetrootFebruary 14, 2024
Burmese green beans salad.
Posted inEasy Side Recipes Rice-friendly Salad & Dressing

Easy Burmese Green Bean Salad with Peanut Sauce

I borrowed a Burmese cookbook and tried out this simple green bean salad. With only 6 ingredients and easy steps, a hassle-free delicious salad is served.
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Tags: Cookbook, Legumes, One Pot, TomatoJanuary 17, 2024
Moroccan mezze recipe made with courgette, egg and cumin.
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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
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
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
pan-fry sesame crispy tofu recipe
Posted inEasy Side Recipes Rice-friendly

Sesame Crispy Tofu Recipe in 15 mins (No Deep-fry)

An easy tofu recipe which requires no pat dry, no deep-frying and can be done in 15 mins. Add it to your regular rotation!
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Tags: Tofu, VeganSeptember 20, 2023
Stir-fry mangetout with garlic, cumin and turmeric
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5 mins Stir-fry Mangetout with Cumin (Super Easy)

One of our favourites is this 5 mins stir-fry mangetout! It's easy to prep, crisp, sweet, healthy and very budget-friendly.
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Tags: Beans and Peas, Legumes, Stir-fry, VeganSeptember 7, 2023
Wakame Seaweed and Bean Sprouts Salad
Posted inEasy Side Recipes Salad & Dressing

Wakame Seaweed and Bean Sprouts Salad

A super easy, very nutritious wakame seaweed salad adapted from a Japanese recipe. It can be made even without turning on the heat.
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Tags: Bean sprouts, One Pot, VeganAugust 15, 2023
Sweet and Crispy! Butternut Squash Cheesy Pancake
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Sweet and Crispy! Butternut Squash Cheesy Pancake

Butternut squash is sweet, has long shelf-life and easy to store. Mix it with cheese and flour, and you'll have a super tasty savoury pancake in 15 minutes.
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Tags: One Pot, Pancake, PumpkinAugust 10, 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
Scallion Sauce Mussels Recipe (10 Mins, HK Style)
Posted inEasy Side Recipes Rice-friendly

Scallion Sauce Mussels Recipe (10 Mins, HK Style)

This mussels recipe is very easy to follow. Once thaw the mussels, sauté some chilli, ginger and shallots, pour over the sauce, done!
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Tags: Seafood, Stir-fryAugust 4, 2023

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