My Recipes
Shallot-Dijon Vinaigrette for Kale
A punchy shallot-Dijon vinaigrette finished with toasted sesame oil — sharp enough to stand up to raw kale, with a nutty top note that ties the whole thing together.
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Aloo Chana (Kurma Style Chickpea Potato Curry)
South Indian kurma-style chickpea and potato curry with coconut paste, whole spices, and yogurt. Serve with rice, chapati, or dosa.
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Mulled Wine
Classic spiced mulled wine with orange, cinnamon, and star anise. Ready in 25 minutes on the stovetop, and easily customized to taste.
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Pumpkin Seed Rolls (Kürbiskernsemmeln)
Simple Austrian-style pumpkin seed rolls with a crisp steam-baked crust. Shaped by rolling and cutting rather than hand-forming.
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Smoky Two-Bean Stew
A deeply flavoured smoky bean stew built on multiple paprikas, caramelised tomato paste, white wine, and finished with miso. Pantry ingredients, restaurant-quality depth.
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Healthy Bran Muffins
Tender whole wheat and wheat bran muffins sweetened with honey or maple syrup, with a bakery-style domed top from a quick high-heat bake.
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Masoor Dal Tadka
Silky red lentil dal with a spiced onion-tomato masala, finished with a crispy fried garlic and mustard seed tadka poured tableside.
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Takeout-Style Broccoli with Garlic Sauce
Quick wok-fried broccoli in a savory garlic sauce with Shaoxing wine and a cornstarch-thickened glaze — restaurant flavor at home in 15 minutes.
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Chinese Hot & Sour Lentil Soup
Quick Chinese-inspired hot and sour soup with green lentils, mushrooms, and silky egg ribbons. Tangy, warming, and deeply satisfying.
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Sweet Potato Vindaloo
A sweet, sour, and pungent vindaloo curry featuring sweet potatoes, based on the traditional Goan dish with Portuguese origins. Spicy but balanced.