Ginger flavoured (and scented) anything has always been one of my father’s favourite things and while I used to have a slight aversion to the aromatic rhizome as a child,…
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Spicy Sweet Corn Soup with Coconut Milk
This spicy corn and coconut milk soup makes the most of summer’s flavourful sweet corn and it is light and fresh enough to be eaten on a hot summer’s day,…
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Tomato Sambal / Sambal Tomat (Chili Paste with Tomato)
If you love chili sauces and pastes as much as I do, you’ll probably benefit from learning how to make your own, so you can always have a large stash…
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Squid Salad with Toasted Almonds, Chili, Mint and Lime
Sure, fried calamari is great and all, but it can be a bit oily and heavy to eat all the time. This salad, on the other hand, is light and…
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Octopus Slices with Chili Sesame Dressing
Oh, you know I love me some octopus and this cold appetizer, lunch, (or meze-- Cheers!) with shortly braised octopus tentacle slices with a nutty and spicy sesame dip served…
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Spiced Braised Mutton with Dried Apricots (Mutton Stew)
These spiced braised mutton chops (or is it mutton stew?) are comfort food perfection! For this dish, mutton rib chops and loin chops are braised for hours in a sauce…
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Spicy Spiced Fresh Fig Chutney
This sweet and slightly tangy fresh fig chutney is a perfect addition to cheese and crackers, charcuterie boards, white meat such as chicken and turkey, or sandwiches. The chutney is…
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Quick Stovetop Mac and Cheese with Pickled Jalapeños
This quick and easy stovetop mac and cheese with jalapeños is a bit of a guilty pleasure of mine. I pretend to only cook this when I don’t have a…
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Tirokafteri / Τυροκαυτερή (Greek Spicy Feta Dip)
For anyone who is really into cheese this dip is like a dream come true! This traditional Greek dip mainly consists of one of the most popular ingredients in Greek…
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