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Spaghettini with seaweed on the coast of Black Sea Ognina, limpets and sea lard seasoned with olive giarresche Piedimonte Etneo, Sicilian oregano, extra virgin olive Syracuse.

Spaghettini with seaweed on the coast of Black Sea Ognina, limpets and sea lard seasoned with olive giarresche Piedimonte Etneo, Sicilian oregano, extra virgin olive Syracuse. by GianMaria Le Mura

A composition made with seal algae typical Ripostes. Among the water tower Archirafi and bottom of the harbor. Catania and countries province offer in addition to…

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Garlic Prawns in Just 3 Steps!

Garlic Prawns in Just 3 Steps! by Blackswan

I learnt this dish from my late uncle who was a fabulous cook. I used to watch him in the kitchen & he was one of those who had inspired me to cook well. This is a relatively simple dish, great for those busy professionals or those who hardly step into the kitchen. It's as easy as ABC. Best part, it's healthy cause you won't…

3 votes
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Squash In A Spice Paste Done Pronto!

Squash In A Spice Paste Done Pronto! by kathy gori

This has been one hell of a week, one of those 7 day stretches that includes everything on lifes' smorgey...except dental. Of course the week's not over yet. It's been a week of some nerves, some loss, some traveling, some stress and the general sense of just being unable to catch up. That said, I can't wait for Monday to start the…

2 votes
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Eggplant Szechuan-style

Eggplant Szechuan-style by Amos Miller

Year of the Rooster ! A most Happy and Prosperous and Fortunate New Year to all my Chinese friends! Many years ago - too many - I got a recipe from Chef Rose Cheng that set the basis for this dish. I have always come to this dish for a mid-winter spark. I love eggplant - in all it's manifestations. This dish is one of my…

2 votes
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Stir-fry Crunchy Chinese Kale

Stir-fry Crunchy Chinese Kale by Blackswan

Kale is considered to be a highly nutritious vegetable with powerful antioxidant properties. Chinese Kale or otherwise known as Kailan, is widely eaten in Cantonese cuisine. The type of Kailan I’m using here today isn’t the kind commonly seen. This gigantic species hardly has leaves. It is appreciated for its stem & I love the…

2 votes
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Broccoli, Asparagus and Red Pepper Stir-Fry with Quinoa

Broccoli, Asparagus and Red Pepper Stir-Fry with Quinoa by Brenda Walker

The red peppers make this stir-fry just a pretty as it is delicious! It can be served over rice instead of quinoa if you prefer but I honestly love the quinoa and the health benefits are amazing!

1 vote
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The Sante Payback, the Dog Park Dinner Part 2! Plus A New Cabbage Recipe

The Sante Payback, the Dog Park Dinner Part 2! Plus A New Cabbage Recipe by kathy gori

I know this sounds like a cross between a sequel to the Bourne Identity and the Ostermann Weekend. Instead it was an all Indian weekend at our house. I mentioned a couple of weeks ago that we were treated to a marvelous dinner at Sante, Sonomas'…

1 vote
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Bye Bye Blues, A Quick And Spicy Bean Dish

Bye Bye Blues, A Quick And Spicy Bean Dish by kathy gori

I have a small confession to make. I love trick vegetables. You know what I'm talking about, the orange cauliflower, the red squash, the black garlic. So you can imagine my surprise and delight when the gang at Lunita Farm showed me a basket of dark purple green beans at the Saturday Farmers Market. I'd never seen anything like…

1 vote
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Thai Curry Chicken With Basil and Jasmine Rice

Thai Curry Chicken With Basil and Jasmine Rice by Now We're Cooking!

This is a Thai curry chicken dish made with green curry. I learned to make this dish at a cooking class offered by a local gourmet cooking store, Sur La Table. The class was taught by a wonderful Asian chef who made Thai cooking very approachable. Since I learned how to make the dish, I have made it with many variations on…

1 vote
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Wafu Spaghetti in Colourful Capsicum Cups

Wafu Spaghetti in Colourful Capsicum Cups by Blackswan

Don’t you think that these Bell Pepper Cups look stunning? The vibrant colours are perfect for festive occasions. Chinese New Year is fast approaching. Why don't you try your hands at this tasty recipe that's filled with all the goodness?

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NOODLES WITH EGG SAUCE

NOODLES WITH EGG SAUCE by Priyanka Bhattacharjee

I love having noodles. During my childhood noodles would be our morning breakfast on Sundays and till we follow the same as a custom. And the Sunday noodles was generally made by Baba. And that used to be ultimate. Now that I am away from my parents I miss my Sunday breakfast but every week I have noodles at least 2 times :P. And…

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Prosperity Pork with Pine Nuts

Prosperity Pork with Pine Nuts by Blackswan

Let this Prosperity Pork with Pine Nuts tickle your taste buds! Make an impact on your family & guests with this 5-star dish from Shirley’s Kitchen!

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Aromatic Basil Minced Pork In Kueh Pie Tee Shells

Aromatic Basil Minced Pork In Kueh Pie Tee Shells by Blackswan

Pad Ga-prao (Stir-fry Minced Meat with Basil Leaves) is one of the most common dishes in Thailand, using the strongly scented Basil leaves. You can cook this dish with Pork, Chicken or Beef using this recipe. Kueh Pie Tee is a popular Peranakan dish in S’pore. It’s a thin & crispy pastry shell filled with spicy & sweet mixture of…

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Tantalizing Kung Po Chicken With A Twist (宫堡鸡丁)

Tantalizing Kung Po Chicken With A Twist (宫堡鸡丁) by Blackswan

Spicy, sourish, crunchy…… this is what you’ll get from this tender Szechuan Chicken dish. This ultimate Chinese cuisine has taken the world by storm; not just in Asia but also in the West. Be warned! This recipe is HOT!

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Korean Pickled Vegetables with Garlic

Korean Pickled Vegetables with Garlic by hcgarlic

Korea is a kingdom for pickles; it has more than 100 kinds of pickles. Every year, Korea exports all kinds of pickles to many countries of the world. The pickles have white and red colors; the taste is sour, hot, salty and sweet. Garlic is the basic material to make pickles; Chinese garlic is the most popular in Korea.

1 vote
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