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Chapati

28Nov

Chapati - Indian flat unleavened bread made from wheat flour, delicious when is hot and similar to pita bread. Cooking chapati is very easy and quick, you just need flour, water and salt. Instead of water, you can use yoghurt or milk, it will give you a very soft bread. I add to the dough a little vegetable oil...

Salmon with vegetables, baked in parchment

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16Nov

For this recipe you can use salmon, trout, or a firm fleshed white fish like tilapia. The fish is moist, tender and flavorful. The recipe is simple and easy to make. For vegetables, you can also use zucchini, potatoes, fennel and others....

Red cabbage salad with almonds and sesame oil

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16Nov

Delicious, easy to make healthy salad. This salad has very low-calories and is great in the summer. Lime juice can be substituted for lemon juice, and almonds with walnuts. Serve as a side for meat dishes or simply as an appetizer....

Borscht

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16Nov

Borscht, the traditional national Slavic dish in eastern and central Europe, like Blini, Pirozhki or Pelmeni. It is a thick vegetable soup with a deep red, burgundy color because of beets which is the main ingredient. Every nation has their own version of this dish,...

Cheese cake with raisins, ‘Zapekanka’

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15Nov

Quick and easy recipe for a tasty cake. Raisins can be substituted for other dried fruits like dried apricots or prunes. Also you can add cinnamon and try replacing the lime zest with orange or lemon zest. Serve the cake with a tea....

Philippine adobo chicken and pork

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15Nov

Adobo is the name of a popular Filipino dish that is cooked with chicken, meat or seafood, marinated in a sauce of vinegar and garlic, and then fried and simmered in the marinade. Usually they are using coconut, rice or cane vinegar, but you can try white or cider vinegar. The dish is so easy to prepare, the meat...

Rabbit Tajine

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15Nov

Juicy, flavorful, tender and rich dish with a pleasant aroma. You can adjust the amount of spices and type according to your own taste. Add a little curry and allspice as well. Also it’s better to use a dry thyme. Cooking time in a tagine took me about an hour and a half. ...

Honey soy sauce chicken legs

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13Nov

Tender, juicy and very delicious chicken. A mixture of soy sauce, garlic and honey is always good for a chicken marinade and the ginger adds a super satisfying kick. Serve with salad, vegetables, rice or pasta....

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Chapati

Salmon with vegetables, baked in parchment

Red cabbage salad with almonds and sesame oil

Borscht

Cheese cake with raisins, ‘Zapekanka’

Philippine adobo chicken and pork

Rabbit Tajine

Honey soy sauce chicken legs

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