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Winter salad with beets and carrots

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Delight 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?

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Croquettes with sweet potatoes and cassava

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Have you ever heard of croquettes? They are small balls that are soft on the inside and crunchy on the outside. You can make them using any type of starch like potatoes, yams, cassava, sweet potatoes, etc. What I particularly like about them is that they have an element of surprise when you take that first bite to determine whether you want to keep eating or not, because nothing from the outside suggests what is in it.

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How to Cook Congolese Cassava Leaves (Pondu) – A Taste of Authentic African Comfort Food(revised)

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If you’ve ever wondered how to cook Congolese cassava (pondu) the right way, you’re in the right place! Pondu, also known as cassava leaves stew, is one of Congo’s most beloved dishes—rich, earthy, and full of heart. Growing up, this was more than just a meal; it was a weekend ritual, a way to bring the family together around something deeply comforting and flavorful.

Cassava leaves are slow-cooked until tender and infused with fragrant spices, onions, and palm oil, creating a dish that’s both nutritious and satisfying. Whether you’re Congolese living abroad and craving a taste of home or you’re new to African cuisine and ready to explore bold new flavors, this recipe will show you how easy and rewarding it is to make pondu from scratch.

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How to make grilled broccolini in 10 min

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Today you will learn how to make grilled broccolini in 10 minutes. It is an effective and delicious recipe that everyone should have on their recipe list. You will need less than 5 ingredients for this recipe and you can certainly customize it to your liking by adding cheese, bacon, breadcrumbs, etc… The possibilities are endless!

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How to make a gratin dauphinois with leeks

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You will be surprise to see how easy it is to make a gratin dauphinois with leeks. An original gratin dauphinois recipe does not have any cheese. I know it is hard to believe since you see so many recipes using lots of cheese. I was happy to find out that I didn’t need the extra calories in order to get a “true gratin”. 

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Amaranth leaves (biteku teku) stew recipe

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Amaranth leaves stew recipe is one of my favourite vegetable stew recipes. It is a leafy green and is normally grown in Africa, Asia and the Caribbean. It is known under different names throughout Africa (biteku-teku, efo tete, ndunda). Due to immigration, you can easily find this vegetable in an Asian or international market in America. The plant is considered to be a superfood due to its nutrients and the health benefits from its leaves and seeds. 

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