Spicy pork ribs is a yummy dish that is great for outdoor barbecues or casual dinners. Aside from potatoes, you may serve it with salad too.

Serves 6

Ingredients:

2 lbs. pork ribs

1 bay leaf

1 large white onion, peeled and cut in half

6 black peppercorns

For the chili rub:

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon chili powder

2 teaspoons dried oregano

2 teaspoons dried thyme

2 teaspoons paprika

2 teaspoons curry powder

2 teaspoons olive oil

Put the pork ribs, bay leaf, peppercorns and onions in a heavy pot or Dutch oven. Fill it with water until the ribs are submerged. Place it over high heat and bring it to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer it or fifteen to twenty minutes or until they are soft. Drain and let it cool completely.

Combine the garlic powder, chili powder, oregano, thyme, paprika, curry powder and two teaspoons of olive oil in a small bowl to make the chili rub. Mix well.

Cut the ribs to your desired size and lightly brush them with olive oil. With your hands, knead the dry rub mixture on the ribs. Grill the ribs for four to six minutes per side or until it is cooked and tender. Transfer it to a serving platter or divide it between plates. Serve immediately with mashed potatoes or fries.

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Curry mayo is a yummy twist to the classic potato and chicken salad recipe. We used marble potatoes, but you may use regular potatoes if desired. Pickle relish, carrots and celery are also great additions to this delectable dish.

Serves 5

Ingredients:

1/2 kilo marble potatoes, washed and scrubbed

1 cup roasted chicken, cubed

1/2 cup mayonnaise

1 teaspoon curry powder

1/2 teaspoon cumin powder

Salt and ground white pepper to taste

Fresh spring onions, chopped

Place the potatoes in a pot and then fill it with cold water. Add some salt and put it over high heat. Bring it to a boil. Reduce the heat and cook the potatoes for ten to fifteen minutes or until they are cooked. Drain and let them cool completely. Slice the potatoes in half and transfer them to a large salad bowl.  Add the chicken.

Combine the mayonnaise, cumin powder and curry powder in a small bowl. Mix well. Season it with salt and pepper. Add the mixture to the potatoes and chicken. Toss to combine until the potatoes are coated in mayo. Adjust the taste by adding more salt and pepper as needed. Cover and refrigerate for at least thirty minutes. Sprinkle with spring onions before serving.

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Sardine pasta is a quick and easy dish you can prepare in minutes. For this recipe we used Spanish sardines in tomato sauce, but you may also try Spanish sardines in olive oil. Both of which can be bought in most supermarkets.

Serves 4

Ingredients:

200g fusilli pasta

1 bottle Spanish sardines in tomato sauce

1 red bell pepper, cut into strips

1 green bell pepper, cut into strips

6 cloves garlic, minced

1 medium sized white onion, chopped

3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil

Juice of half a lemon

A handful of parsley, chopped

Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Cook the pasta in a pot of salted boiling water according to package instructions or until al dente. Drain completely and transfer it to a large mixing bowl.

Heat one fourth of the oil in a medium sized saucepan over medium heat.  Sauté the garlic and onions for two to three minutes or until the garlic is lightly browned and the onions are translucent. Add the bell peppers and cook it for five minutes or until the bell peppers are soft. Add the sardines in the pan. Break the sardines in pieces. Season it with salt and pepper. Mix well.

Add the sardine mixture to the pasta along with the oil and the lemon juice. Toss until well combined. Add more salt and pepper of desired. Garnish with parsley before serving.

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Italian sausage frittata is a meal in itself. It is a filling dish with a hint of peppery spice from the sausage. The vegetables on the other hand complement each bite. Add some chili flakes for more zing if desired.

Serves 2

Ingredients:

2 pcs Italian sausage, sliced

4 button mushrooms, sliced

2 tablespoons chopped white onions

2 garlic cloves, minced

2 tablespoons chopped red bell peppers

2 tablespoons chopped black olives

4 eggs, beaten

1/4 cup chopped tomatoes, fresh or canned

2 tablespoons olive oil

1/4 cup grated cheddar cheese

Heat half of the oil in a medium sized frying pan over medium heat. Sauté the garlic and onions for one to two minutes or until the garlic is browned and the onions are translucent. Add the sausages, red bell peppers, olives and mushrooms. Stir-fry them for 3-5 minutes or until the sausages are cooked and the bell peppers are soft. Transfer it to a plate and set aside.

Place the remaining oil in the same pan. Pour in the eggs. Cook it until it is set. Top it with the sautéed sausage mixture and grated cheese. Cook it until the cheese melts. Carefully slide it onto a plate and serve with the tomatoes. Serve immediately.

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Pork Saltimbocca is a delightful dish that melts in your mouth. For this recipe we used bocconcini, Italian cheese balls made from mozzarella. If it is not available, regular mozzarella will suffice.  You may also use chicken breast fillets instead of pork steaks if desired.

Serves 4

Ingredients:

4 pork loin steaks

2 bocconcini

4 slices prosciutto

4 sprigs sage leaves

400g green beans, trimmed

50g butter

1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil

1 1/2 lemons, juiced

1 tablespoon chopped flat-leaf parsley

Sal and pepper to taste

Butterfly the pork steaks and open them out like a book. With a rolling pin or mallet, pound on the pork until its thickness is reduced in half.

Slice the bocconcini into twelve thin slices. Place three slices on one side of a pork steak and fold the other side to enclose the cheese. Wrap the pork steak with prosciutto and then top it with a sprig of sage. Repeat this with the remaining ingredients.

Next, place the beans in a pot of salted water over high heat. Bring it to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and cook the beans for three minutes or until it becomes tender, but crisp. Drain well.

Melt 2/3 of the butter in a medium sized saucepan over medium heat. Add the beans and stir-fry it for one to two minutes or until they are coated in butter. Season it with salt and pepper to taste.

Melt the remaining butter in a large non-stick frying pan over medium heat. Fry the pork steaks, sage side down for two to three minutes per side or until they are cooked and golden brown.

Distribute the beans between individual plates and top them with the fried pork.

Place the same frying pan over high heat and add the lemon juice and parsley. Season it with salt and pepper. Once it begins to crackle, turn of the heat and spoon the sauce over the pork and beans. Serve immediately.

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