Cannelloni
Ok you don’t have to go making your own cheese, but living in Oman, Ricotta is not always available so I resorted to making my own. To my surprise, it’s actually very easy to make! I am by no means…
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Osso Bucco
I don’t often get the chance to cook for my Dad, but every time I’m in Hong Kong, I try my best. This dish is one of his favourites, he doesn’t often have Osso Bucco because he’s worried about cholesterol,…
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Chia Seeds Meatballs
I went out on a whim here. I had a jar of pre-soaked chia seeds sitting in the fridge, and I had a packet of mince. When soaked, chia seeds have a very gluey texture. So then I thought to…
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Celery Noodles
While I was in Architecture school I did a lot of late nights and needless to say it affected my health. I tried all sorts of herbal supplements, which to my horror all smelled like a horse’s behind. Eventually I…
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Braised Lamb Shanks
I love braising lamb shanks because the meat comes out so tender, and lamb lends itself really well to strong and fruity flavours. My Aunt on the other hand, loves lamb shanks because she gets to suck to the bone…
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Winter BBQ Chicken
Boo… barbecue season ended. No worries! Try this marinade – it’s easy to put together, so you can bring in some summer onto your table any time of the year without having to stew vats of barbecue sauce the old…
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Butterflied Leg of Lamb
I always make this if I’m hosting a huge barbecue party. The fat in the leg of lamb makes this very forgiving on the barbecue so you’re sure to never have dry meat. You can ask your butcher to debone…
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Chicken Freekeh
The best way to learn how to cook family favourites is to just watch and learn. So that’s what I do when we visit my in laws in Lebanon or Kuwait. Now I make this dish for my husband whenever…
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Beetroot, Tomatoes & Stracciatella Salad
For the longest time I was a beetroot hater because I was always served canned or packet beetroot soaked in vinegar, which to my horror happens to be my Grandma’s favourite salad ingredient. The day I started roasting fresh beets…
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Angel Hair Arrabbiata
I confess I’m a starch fiend – I literally exercise just so I can eat more pasta. So here it is, my everyday staple, which I could never live without. This recipe is made with Angel Hair pasta – my…
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