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Famous Nagano Kabucha & Shitake Soup

Famous Nagano Kabucha & Shitake Soup by John Spottiswood

When I lived in Japan for 2 years I was introduced to many delicious foods. One of my most distinct food memories is of a hot, piping Kabucha (Japanese Pumpkin) soup I had in Nagano Prefecture after a very cold day of skiing. As is common in Japan, this was a small restaurant which was famous for and served almost nothing other than…

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Pepper Milk

Pepper Milk by Divya Pramil

Pepper milk is a simple recipe, prepared with milk, and two Indian spices, pepper and turmeric powder. It is a very good medicinal cure for throat infection, flu and cold and is also very tasty. This recipes soothes an infected throat and gives relief immediately. Apart from using it as a medicinal drink you can enjoy this as a…

1 vote
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Dongzhi Tangyuan (Glutinous Rice Sweet Dumplings)

Dongzhi Tangyuan (Glutinous Rice Sweet Dumplings) by Navaneetham Krishnan

Peanut stuffed dumplings in a palm sugar-pandan/screwpine flavoured syrup.

1 vote
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Shrimp and Tofu Donburi

Shrimp and Tofu Donburi by John Spottiswood

I adapted this recipe from a mixed tempura donburi, substituting fresh shrimp and tofu without the tempura batter. The result is a healthier, and still very tasty, dish that our whole family really enjoys. You can use chicken or salmon in place of the shrimp, and it is equally delicious! Donburi's are wonderful cold weather food.…

3 votes
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Sukiyaki

Sukiyaki by Nancy Miyasaki

This is one of the great traditional dishes of Japan. In Japanese "suki" means to like, and "yaki" means to broil or grill. Modern sukiyaki is boiled in a pot, but you can think of it as "cooked how you like it". Pick from the ingredients listed below (our family always picks 7 of them), and have a great meal. The sweet broth and…

3 votes
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Sambar ( Indian Dhal Curry)

Sambar ( Indian Dhal Curry) by Navaneetham Krishnan

Dhal with radish and profusely scented with curry leaves and coriander leaves.

1 vote
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Moong Daal Kheer / Payasam

Moong Daal Kheer / Payasam by Nupur UKrasoi

This Moong daal Payasam is one such healthy dessert, which I can eat anytime. I have prepared it before with different combinations of dal and rice. They may all have different names, but the basic recipe remains the same. For those who haven't tried any South Indian payasam made of dal yet, this is a very good dish to start with.…

1 vote
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Dhal (Lentil) Rice

Dhal (Lentil) Rice by Navaneetham Krishnan

Rice and dhal scented with ghee and spices.

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Qubani Ka Meetha / Sweetened Apricot

Qubani Ka Meetha / Sweetened Apricot by Swapna

Qubani ka Meetha is a very popular dessert in Hyderabadi cuisine. It is a common feature at Hyderabadi weddings.

1 vote
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Old Cucumber And Kei Chi (Wolfberry) With Gingko Nuts Soup

Old Cucumber And Kei Chi (Wolfberry) With Gingko Nuts Soup by Navaneetham Krishnan

profound in healing properties and taste: natural sweetness of kei chi/wolfberries, soft texture of old cucumber and contrasting crunch of lotus nuts.

1 vote
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Pachai Payaru Kulambu (Green Moong Dal Curry)

Pachai Payaru Kulambu (Green Moong Dal Curry) by Navaneetham Krishnan

Thick creamy aromatic curry; scented with curry leaves and ghee.

1 vote
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HOT FRUIT PUNCH

HOT FRUIT PUNCH by Saru

Binging, binging, binging…all in the name of Diwali.Card parties, family get-togethers, office get-together, you name it Overfed,over tired and the body screaming for a break!.That is my state today.And it needs to detox after those long diwali parties. So,here's a ‘detox’ drink,for relaxing my digestive system, resting my brain…

1 vote
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Asian Green Pea Soup

Asian Green Pea Soup by Navaneetham Krishnan

Elevated with flavors of fresh coriander leaves, garlic and ginger.

1 vote
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