What is lamb flank? Anything labeled as flank is usually a tough cut of meat taken from the abdomen or lower chest. Lamb flanks are normally used in soups and stews where they are slow-cooked over a long period of time to get tender and release all the lamb-y goodness. I first came to…
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Slow Roasted Pork Belly with Chorizo Cassoulet
What’s a cassoulet? Cassoulet is just a fancy French word for casserole. However, this is not your neighborhood weird casserole made from condensed soup and God knows what else. No, this is a FRENCH casserole with meat and white beans slowly cooked together in a, you guessed it, casserole dish which is a traditional deep…
Crispy chicken thighs stuffed with apple and bacon
What’s on your shopping list? For me, I always buy chicken thighs. No offense to the rest of the chicken, but these parts are effortlessly sumptuous. Not only that but thighs (and dark meat in general) are budget-friendly, versatile, culinarily forgiving and beloved by kids. Chicken nuggets are great and all, but crispy roasted chicken…
The Perfect Crispy Skin Salmon Salad with Avocado
The extraordinary lightness of a delicious salmon salad Perhaps it’s the constant heat here in Malaysia or perhaps I simply have had enough with cleaning dishes piled high but recently I have come around to a nice salmon salad for dinner. For one, it’s easy to throw together after a long day. No slow cooking,…
Spanish style Chorizo and Borlotti Bean Stew
So many requests for Chorizo and bean stew For years my husband has been begging me to make him chorizo and bean stew. So I scoured the internet trying to find one that is suitable to his needs. He was insistent on it being tomato-based and absolutely nothing resembling spinach be found anywhere near it. …
Garlic Chicken and Bacon Puff Pastry Triangles
Don’t lose it, reuse it! Got lots of leftovers that no one wants to touch? Is everything in your house avoiding it like the plague and insisting on ordering pizza instead? If you are like me and hate food waste, you have to learn how to get creative with leftovers. For me, the…
Yemini Inspired Spicy Lamb and Butter Bean Stew
The stew This lamb and butter bean stew is inspired by Yemini cuisine. Lamb, vegetables and butter beans are cooked in a lightly spicy tomato broth. Humble ingredients like butter beans, potatoes, tomatoes, carrot and celery are stewed in the most vibrant combination of spices and juicy lamb. The end result puts all of my other…
Lentil Burgers with Lemon Yogurt Dressing
Not your typical burger These lentil burgers are crispy on the outside but soft and savory on the inside. They are delicious wrapped up in a tortilla or fluffy naan bread for a little sandwich or paired with fresh cucumber, tomato, a drizzle of lemon and garlic yogurt sauce and a dab of chili sauce….
Sumac Roasted Vegetables with Feta and Lemon
So…what’s sumac? Imagine my delight when I discovered sumac. Before a year or two ago, I had no idea that this spice existed. Now I am fascinated with this lemony red spice. Sumac is primarily used in Middle Eastern cooking to add a bit of tartness to the dish. It is also one of the…
My Favorite Fresh Tomato and Garlic Salsa
Fresh salsa is a must in my household. Fresh tomatoes chopped with garlic, cilantro, jalapeno and onions with a special seasoning mix is so versatile as a topping to most everything I eat and I simply can’t be without it. When it comes to salsa, homemade is best made. You just can’t get the same…
Heartburn Worthy Spicy Chili con Carne with Beans
When it comes to chili con carne, everyone’s got an opinion America is a land of polarization. East Coast versus West Coast. The North versus South. Right-wing politics versus left-wing politics. The list goes on and on about what Americans fight with each other over. Dare I say, one of the sillier hot topic…
Chiles Rellenos (Fried Chilis stuffed with Cheese)
I judge Mexican restaurants by their Chiles Rellenos One of my all-time favorite dishes is Chiles Rellenos. I can’t get enough of them. Sure a good batch of enchiladas will soothe your body and soul (especially when suffering from a hangover) and sizzling fajitas will perk your attitude but Chiles Rellenos will take you to…
‘Kind of Cajun’ Chicken Thighs with Crispy Skin
When in need, go for chicken and chorizo Every week I ask, “You want anything in particular for next week’s dinners?” and every week I get the same answer from my husband: “Something with chicken and one-pot dishes!” Why does my husband have a fondness for one-pot dishes, you may ask? The answer is simple enough:…