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Moroccan Lamb Stew with Chickpeas

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Lamb is one of my favorite meat. Usually I would simply marinate them in garlic and rosemary or honey mustard, grill it and serve it with mint jelly and mash or fries…you know the standard lamb dish. But tonight, I feel like bringing the family to Morocco for dinner for a while! ;P  So, I …

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Hummus and Cubanelle Peppers Crostini

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The possibilities of making crostinis are seemingly endless. Put what ever you want on this tiny toast and it’s super easy and delicious for any time of the day. Hummus makes a great spread for crostinis. You can always be creative by adding extra spices such as cumin and paprika, herbs or even things like …

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Sambal Udang Petai (Prawn and ‘Stink’ Beans Sambal)

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Petai, the so called South East Asian Asparagus, has earned its nickname ‘stink bean’ because its strong smell is very pervasive. It lingers in the mouth and body! It looks like broad beans but like asparagus, it contains certain amino acids that give a strong smell to one’s urine, an effect that can be noticed up to two days …

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Torpedo Scad Fish,Green Chillies with Salted Soybean (Gulai Tauchu Ikan Cencaru)

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I guess everyone has their own favorite food that mysteriously flashes some good or bad memories by just smelling it. Well, my husband grew up with this dish and when he craves for it, I’m pretty sure he’s feeling a little homesick. I had to learn to cook it from my mother in law as …

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Eggs En Cocotte with Spicy Baked Beans

Eggs En Cocotte with Spicy Baked Beans

This morning I was craving for 2 things – Baked eggs and baked beans. So why not ‘bake’ them 2! The classic French name for this eggs en cocotte dish is Oeufs en cocotte, and it is named after the ramekins in which the eggs are cooked. Sounds fancy? Well, they’re just simply baked eggs! …

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