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Wild Mushroom and Parsnip Ragout with Cheesy Polenta
A rich, savoury mushroom and parsnip ragout over creamy parmesan polenta, finished with toasted hazelnuts.
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Brötchen (German Sunflower Seed Rolls)
Crispy German breakfast rolls with a soft interior, coated in sunflower seeds. An overnight cold-proof dough with semolina and rye gives deep flavour and an open crumb.
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Easy Overnight Danish Rye Bread (Rugbrød)
Foolproof overnight Danish rye bread made with instant yeast — no sourdough starter required. Dense, seedy, and perfect for smørrebrød.
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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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Malfatti (Italian Spinach Ricotta Dumplings)
Rustic Italian spinach and ricotta dumplings, boiled then baked in a rich Napoli sauce until lightly golden.
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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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Savory Whole Wheat Raspberry & Bran Banana Cupcakes
Hearty whole wheat banana cupcakes with frozen raspberries for tartness and wheat bran for texture. Reduced sugar, baked with the high-heat method for a tall crown.
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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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Akoori
Akoori is the Parsi way of doing scrambled eggs. This dish has been a Sunday-morning family favorite for years.
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Gujarati Dal with Peanuts + Star Anise
A traditional Gujarati dal featuring toor lentils, peanuts, and a complex sweet, sour, and spiced flavor profile with star anise and curry leaves.
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Mushroom and Pea Kheema (Masaruma Matar ka Keema)
A vegetarian take on kheema using finely chopped mushrooms and peas, served uniquely in hollowed-out brioche buns.
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New Potato + Chickpea Chaat (Aloo Chana Chaat)
A popular Indian street food snack featuring crispy new potatoes, chickpeas, tangy date-tamarind chutney, yogurt, and crunchy sev.
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Shredded Roti with Red Cabbage + Carrot (Kottu Roti)
A Sri Lankan street food classic using shredded roti or flatbread stir-fried with vegetables, egg, and spices. Great for using leftovers.
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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.
My Recipes
Miso-Roasted Brussels Sprouts
Brussels sprouts tossed in a savory-sweet white miso glaze with garlic and honey, then roasted in a screaming-hot cast iron skillet until caramelized and crispy.
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Olive Oil Zucchini Bread
A tender, moist quick bread of grated zucchini, olive oil, and Greek yogurt, fragrant with cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon zest, with optional walnuts for crunch.
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Spicy White Bean Stew With Broccoli Rabe
Yield: 4 servings Ingredients 1 large bunch (or 2 small bunches) broccoli rabe or kale, thick stems separated from the leaves ¼ cup (60 ml) …