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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Barbecue Beef Ribs
Oh holy cow, there are no ribs like these ribs. I don’t know about you, but I’ve never been successful with slow cooking on a barbeque. Call it lack of practice if you like, but I openly admit that 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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Veal Milanese
When I was 15 my Mom brought me to Rome and this was where I had the most amazing Veal Milanese. Odd I know, being a dish from Milan as per its title. The veal was so huge it literally…
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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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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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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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Peri x Peri Chicken
Nando’s move aside, there is a new bird in town! This is a barbecue favourite, and for those gloomy days, I make this at home in the oven to bring a little sunshine into our day. -Recipe Serves 4- –…
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