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Sautéing mushroom medley.
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One Pan: Butter Soy Sautéed Mushroom Medley

Mushroom makes great alternative to meat. Let me show you how easy to cook up a delicious mushroom medley and where to buy good quality exotic mixed mushrooms.
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Tags: Mushroom, One Pot, Stir-fry, VeganNovember 25, 2025
Vietnamese crêpe bánh xèo.
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Vietnamese Crêpe: Bánh Xèo with Prawns and Bean Sprouts

Bánh xèo is full of crunch and freshness. It's perfect to enjoy it with lettuce and then dip it in the inviting dipping sauce, nước chấm — so yummy!
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Tags: Bean sprouts, Mushroom, SeafoodNovember 18, 2025
Avocado, beetroot and citrus salad.
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Upscale & Easy Salad: Avocado, Beetroot, and Blood Orange

I never thought these 3 ingredients could put up a wonderful play as a salad. The contrast of texture; bright and earthy sweetness; and juicy too!
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Tags: Beetroot, Cookbook, VeganOctober 30, 2025
South Asian salsa.
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Easy Herb Salsa in South Asian Vibe

This salsa is perfect with grilled meat/fish/vegs/tofu, even noodles! Simply chop everything (or use a chopper), and then mix. No heat is required.
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Tags: VeganOctober 24, 2025
Tuna poke bowl.
Posted inRecipes Rice-friendly Salad & Dressing

Tuna Poke Bowl Made Easier

Poke bowl is easy to make at home. Here we use cooked tuna (not raw) with colourful vegetables on a rice bowl to offer a balance of flavours and textures.
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Tags: Legumes, One PotSeptember 24, 2025
Mexican-ish herb salsa.
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Versatile Dressing: Mexican-ish Herb Salsa

This salsa is vegan, light, refreshing, and appetising. Pair it with any fish and meat, grilled or blanched vegetables for extra flavour!
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Tags: Cookbook, VeganSeptember 22, 2025
Red cabbage slaw.
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Brighten up! Basic Red Cabbage Slaw (No Mayo)

Cabbage slaw is easier to make than you thought. Just give it a while to mild down the pungency of the onion. Then add oil, vinegar, and herbs. Done!
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Tags: Cabbage, Cookbook, VeganAugust 11, 2025
Pan-seared chicken with salad and baby potatoes.
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Midweek Meal: Pan-seared Chicken, Salad, and Baby Potatoes

Here is my go-to midweek meal: full of whole foods, loaded with veggies, and absolutely delicious! I made it 5 times in 2 weeks.
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Tags: Potato, TomatoJuly 31, 2025
Middle Eastern Muhammara
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Middle Eastern Muhammara – Roasted Red Pepper and Walnut Dip

Muhammara — a Middle Eastern sauce/dip that I can eat again and again. Simply roast some red peppers and walnuts, blitz with seasoning and spice, and enjoy!
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Tags: VeganApril 28, 2025
Asian slaw.
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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
Pan-seared salmon with roasted Romano pepper and giant couscous.
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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
Salmon and beetroot quinoa salad
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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
Heritage Tomato Salad with Tomato Vinaigrette
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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
Avocado citrus beetroot salad.
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Summer Avocado Salad: Citrus, Beetroot and Sardine

I normally make leaf salad until I met this wonderfully harmonious avocado salad. Sweet tangerine, beetroot and avocado, what a smart combination!
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Tags: Beetroot, SeafoodJuly 23, 2024
Mayonnaise with crème fraîche, honey and lime zest.
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Delightful Mayo with Crème Fraîche and Lime Zest

A twisted mayo that you'll want to make again! It's light and creamy with freshly grated lime zest in it. Perfect for roasted fish, meat, veg and more!
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July 4, 2024

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