#COOKING: MAQLUBA RECIPE
Maqluba | Maalouba | Maqlooba | Makloubah. Loved by the likes of DJ Khaled and Dua Lipa. Let's celebrate friends of Middle Eastern heritage! The dish containing stacked layers of vegetables, meat and rice, is served flipped-over resembling a gorgeous, colourful tower. It's healthy, clean and comforting! Adapted from LinsFood.
Ingredients:
1 lb ground beef
1 1/2 cups Basmati rice, washed and drained
2 cups chicken stock
1/2 cauliflower, chopped into bite-size pieces
1 eggplant, chopped in ...
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#COOKING: MARYLAND CRAB CAKES RECIPE
Maryland Crab Cakes. In celebration of what would've been the second leg of the American Triple Crown today, the Preakness Stakes, we salute resilience with this dish, which is the pride of Maryland! The race this year will be contested at Pimlico Race Course 10.3.20. We eagerly await as our favourite sport begins surfacing once again across North America! These are divine - crispy exterior, flaky, tangy interior with pronounced notes of mustard and celery. 🦀
Ingredients:
1 lb crab ...
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#COOKING: MANGO PEKING PORK CHOPS RECIPE
Mango Peking Pork Chops | 芒果京都肉排. This is my all-time favourite and normally it is so easy to find at a Chinese restaurant or food court at the Asian mall that I often just order it! Isolation has given me the chance to learn how to make it finally and I nailed it! These fried cutlets of pork are glazed in a sweet and sour sauce, but not your typical bright-red sweet and sour. The sauce has a darker complexity to it that makes it mesmerizing. I added mangoes which are in-season ...
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#COOKING: TIRAMISU OREO TIRAMISU RECIPE
Tiramisu Oreo Tiramisu. Now for a limited-time only, Tiramisu Oreos are available. And they're amazing! This was a chance to combine two favourites! I love that Tiramisu doesn't need to be baked, hence less work and it honestly tastes better by the day. Something euphoric happens with you get a taste of that coffee and Mascarpone together and you get the nose once you take a bite.
If you don't have Coffee Liquer, boil a simple syrup of equal parts organic raw sugar and water (3/4 cup each), ...
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#COOKING: MEATLESS CURRY BUNS RECIPE
Meatless Curry Buns. Delicious Brioche with mildly-spicy "meaty" filling. Perfect for breakfast, lunch or a snack. And they freeze well! By all means, use ground beef if you like instead.
Ingredients:
5 cups flour
2 1/2 tsps yeast
3 tbsps organic raw sugar
1/2 tbsp sea salt
3 tbsps cold unsalted butter
4 tbsps condensed milk
1 egg, beaten for egg wash
Sesame seeds, toasted
Filling:
1 cup Yves Ground Round
1/2 white potato, diced
1/4 white onion, minced
1/4 cup corn ...
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#COOKING: PEKING DUCK RECIPE
PekingDuck | 北京烤鴨. Reserved for celebrations, so Happy Mother's Day, Moms! Made this for Mom last night, her fave! This dish traces back to the Imperial era. Roasted slices of duck skin on thin wraps, dressed with garnish. Adapted from New York Times, with some modifications. 💐
Ingredients:
6 lb duck
2 tbsps 5 Spice Powder
1/4 cup honey
1 tbsp organic raw sugar
3 tsps sea salt
4 tbsps soy sauce
Pepper, to taste
Sauce:
3 tbsps Hoisin Sauce
1 tbsp Sesame ...
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#COOKING: TENDER RIBS RECIPE
Ribs. It's been way too long since we've relished a rack and who would've known how easy it is to make these at home? The trick is to remove the tough membrane on the back of the rack, bake at a low heat and to apply your sauce right at the finish! These were perfect and oh so tender!
Ingredients:
3 lbs pork ribs
8 cloves garlic, minced
3 tbsps soy sauce
Black pepper, to taste
BBQ Sauce:
1/4 cup Billy Bones Carolina Gold BBQ Sauce (or your favourite!)
3 tbsps honey
1 tbsp Gochujang ...
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#COOKING: SZECHUAN EGGPLANT RECIPE
Szechuan Eggplant. I've received requests for eggplant recipes and what I love about Oh, Aubergines is that it is substantial enough to be a main course. Topped with mounds of garlic, chilli, with the freshness of coriander and green onion, you won't miss meat for a meal when your veggies are done right like this. 🍆🌶️
I'm all for reducing our carbon footprint and eating a bit cleaner, so enjoy this recipe if you're looking for a flavourful break from meat ...
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#COOKING: BUTTER CHICKEN RECIPE
Butter Chicken. This Indian institution requires some meticulous treatment, but is well worth the wait. This recipe will leave you with leftovers so no need to stress about lunch or dinner tomorrow also! And it tastes better the second day! You're welcome.
Marinade:
4 chicken breasts, sectioned
2 tbsp MDH Curry Masala Blend (red chilli, coriander, cumin, turmeric, nutmeg, star anise)
1/2 cup plain yogurt
2 tbsps lemon juice
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp ginger, minced
1 teaspoon sea ...
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#COOKING: PORK & CHIVE DUMPLINGS RECIPE
Pork & Chive Pan-Fried Dumplings | 韭菜猪肉餃子. Who doesn't love dumplings? Hope these make your day!
Ingredients:
2 cups flour (+ more for kneading)
1 cup water
Filling:
1/2 cup minced pork
1 cup chopped chives
1 stalk green onion, minced
1 tbsp ginger, minced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tsp sesame oil
1 tbsp Sambal Sauce (or Sriracha)
Sea salt and pepper, to taste
2-3 tbps Kimchi, chopped (optional)
Instructions:
1. Combine flour and ...
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