Do you like fennel? I know I do. I really, really do! However, I don’t eat it as much as I’d like to. Why? Well, because frankly, I lack the inspiration as to what to do with it. Apart from this classic “Paper Thin Fennel Salad” which I’ve made and enjoyed on a few occasions [...]
Fennel, Pear and Cranberry Salad
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- Posted in: Cold dishes, Portable Dishes, Salad, Side dishes, Vegetarian
Fresh Pear and Dried Figs Bran Muffins
You guys already know this. I have a thing for muffins. I have an even bigger thing for bran muffins. I will flip over backwards, then forward and sideways, and then backwards again for a bran muffin. The problem is, most bran muffins, although one might believe are healthy and good for you since they, [...]
Fresh Pear and Dried Fig Instant Bran Bake
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- Posted in: Baked Goods, Breakfast, Breakfast Bakes, Snacks
Honeydew Cucumber Soup
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- Posted in: Appetizers, Cold dishes, Soup
While summer is now officially behind us (such a sad thing to write!) melon season is still not over and I couldn’t pass up on the opportunity to try this last cold soup before it’s too late. Soon, too soon, we’ll be passing the microphone over to rich, velvety, piping hot squash and other similar [...]
Super Quick and Easy Cold Shrimp Salad
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- Posted in: Cold dishes, Fish and Seafood, Salad
In this household, this would be the ultimate “there’s-nothing-left-in-the-fridge-let’s-whip-up-something-quick” salad. The base ingredients are pretty much always the same: cooked shrimp, canned hearts of palm and canned baby corns. Then I explore the contents of the fridge and cupboards to find a few more layers of flavors and textures I want to add… or rather, [...]
Coconut Shrimp Curryless Curry
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- Posted in: Comfort Food, Fish and Seafood, Others
Yellow and Green Cheesy Zucchini Tart
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- Posted in: Baked Goods, Cold dishes, Portable Dishes, Vegetarian
Back from Cuba and Banana Buttermilk Pancakes
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- Posted in: Breakfast, Pancakes / Waffles
















