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Couscous Salad

 
Couscous Salad

Couscous salad is a delicious dish which goes well with meat. If you do not have dried apricots, you may use raisins or dried cranberries instead.   Serves 8 Ingredients: 2 cups chicken stock 2 cups couscous 1 tablespoon olive oil 75g chopped dried apricots 2 cups baby … [READ MORE...]

Mu Shu Pork

 
Mu Shu Pork

Mu shu pork is a delectable Chinese dish which you can prepare in minutes.  It is eaten with rice or Chinese pancakes. Asian rice wine is available in most Asian food stalls or shops, but if it is not available use dry sherry instead.   Serves 4 Ingredients: 4 tablespoons peanut … [READ MORE...]

Risotto Demystified

 
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Risotto is a dish that is intrinsically Italian. But unlike pasta or pizza, risotto is that one Italian dish that is either met with trepidation by people who cook and or is improperly done if the fear of cooking it is eventually overcome. Risotto is rice dish that is made with a specific type of … [READ MORE...]

Easy Vegetable Korma

 
Easy Vegetable Korma

Vegetable korma is a delicious vegetable curry recipe that you will love. You may use other veggies such as broccoli, cauliflower and mushrooms if desired. Feel free to add some chili for some spice. You may serve it with roti or rice.   Serves 4 Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive … [READ MORE...]

Ribollita

 
Ribollita

Ribollita or Tuscan bread soup is an aromatic comfort food which is quite filling enough to be a meal in itself. This hearty soup is perfect for chilly days. Here we used dried cannellini beans, but feel free to use canned ones to reduce the cooking time.   Serves … [READ MORE...]

Chicken Curry

 
Chicken Curry

Here is a delectable chicken curry recipe with a Filipino twist. Here we used fish sauce to flavor it, but feel free to use salt if you want. Frying the vegetables makes them crispy on the outside, yet soft in the inside. I prefer this, but if you do not have time, you can simply put all the … [READ MORE...]

Lemon and Blue Cheese Pasta

 
Lemon and Blue Cheese Pasta

Lemon and blue cheese pasta is a yummy recipe that you can make in fifteen minutes.  If you are not fond of blue cheese, use any type of cheese you like and it will taste just as good.   Serves 4 Ingredients: 100g soft blue cheese, plus extra 40g unsalted butter, … [READ MORE...]

The Extensive World of Wine

 
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Choosing the best wine to go with a meal is not always an easy task for there are many different varieties and styles to choose from. We all know the basics of red, white and rosé but there is far more to it than that. For example, Wikipedia’s exhaustive glossary of wine terms is full of terms … [READ MORE...]

Sweet Potato Latkes

 
Sweet Potato Latkes

Sweet potato latkes is a delicious appetizer that you can serve as finger food during potlucks or parties. You can make them ahead of time and just reheat them before serving. Make sure to drain the excess oil using paper towels to keep the latkes crispy because too much oil absorption can make them … [READ MORE...]