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Fried plantains never stay on the table for long. They are sweet, soft in the center, and crisp around the edges. Add a chili oil dressing with orange, lime, honey, and chili crisp, and the flavor gets even better.
[Read more…] about Fried Plantains with Chili Oil DressingI have a soft spot for honey glazed chicken wings. A platter of wings pulls me in every time. Friends gather, hands reach, and the bowl empties fast. These moments happen on game nights, cookouts, and quiet evenings at home.
[Read more…] about Honey Glazed Chicken Wings with Lemon OilIf you’ve ever wondered what are sour sour leaves, or how to turn them into something fresh, vibrant, and unexpectedly comforting, this sour leaves recipe is for you. This sorrel (also known as ngayi ngayi) salad is not your typical summer salad — and that’s exactly why I love it.
It’s bright without being sharp. Bold without being heavy. And deeply rooted in the flavors I grew up with, even though it shows up here in a completely different form.
[Read more…] about Sour Leaves Recipe: Sorrel (Ngayi Ngayi) Salad with Mustard DressingGrilling season always brings out the part of me that loves gathering people around food—good conversation, warm air, and that irresistible smoky aroma floating from the grill. And if I’m being honest, I love a recipe that makes me look like I tried hard… when in reality, it took minimal fuss.
That’s exactly what these Chicken Kebabs with Ginger and Scallions Sauce deliver. They are tender, juicy, lightly charred, and then finished with a bright, zesty sauce that wakes everything up. If you’re tired of the same old barbecue marinades, this recipe is your delicious reset—a blend of bold flavor, effortless prep, and that cozy-elegant vibe I love in my cooking.
[Read more…] about Chicken Kebabs with Ginger and Scallion SauceDelight in Deliciousness with this simple winter salad with beets and carrots.
When the temperature drops to freezing level, I find myself roasting more than usual. Roasting beets is my favorite way to eat them and they are so delicious in a salad. For this winter salad, beets and carrots are the keys ingredients. I wanted this salad to have different textures; sweet, savory but light and creamy at the same time. I have incorporated different ingredients in order to accomplish this. Let’s dive into it. Shall we?
[Read more…] about Winter salad with beets and carrotsEggplants confit in palm oil and seared fish recipe is the revelation of this year! I was inspired to develop this recipe after watching cooking classes by Thomas Keller on Masterclass.
Eggplants are the perfect candidate to confit in palm oil. They do not retain much oil and get cooked rather quickly. Before we get into what confit is, let’s talk about the ingredients that make this dish so unique. I like to pair eggplants with fish instead of meat. The lightness of a seared fish gives the eggplants the chance to really shine while meat tends to cast a shadow on the eggplants.
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