Mackerel Sashimi with Hot Shallot Oil & Chili
This is a super delicious mackerel sashimi recipe with a superb hot shallot oil made with flavorful macadamia nut oil. It comes with chives and chilis on top for an...
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Mango & Passion Fruit Meringue Roulade
This is one of the lightest desserts around — think pavlova with French flair! You could vary the flavour of the filling by using stone fruit or berries, and the...
Langoustine Carpaccio with Citrus Dressing
This is a gourmet appetizer by Chef Jeff Tyler which is both energizing and super light at the same time. The delicate flavor of the langoustine is enhanced by the...
Spicy Sweet Potato Chili with Pineapple
I sometimes like to open the pantry, see what ingredients I have in there, and let my creativity run wild by developing new recipes on the fly. This is how...
Chocolate Paska Bread
Paska bread is one of my favorite Easter desserts. I love how it combines two irresistible elements: soft, cake-like dough and a rich, creamy cheese filling. And then there’s the...
Nigerian Tomato Stew
Tomato stew is the most popular stew in Nigeria. As there are plenty of tomatoes and peppers grown here, it makes perfect sense that Nigerians would create a delicious and...
Pastels | Fataya (Senegalese Fish Pies)
Known as pastels, salmon fataya, or simply fatatya, these are delicious fish pies which are a popular street food in Senegal. The pastels are frequently accompanied by a spicy tomato...
Italian Easter Egg Cookie with Eggs
Cudduraci, also called colluraci, collure or cuddhure, are traditional Italian Easter cookies from Calabria, the famous Southern Italian region which occupies the southern tip of Italy. These cookies are also...
Mukimo (Mokimo)
Mukimo, or mokimo, is a staple Kenyan food which originated in central Kenya, but it’s now enjoyed in many regions of the country, including Nairobi, its capital city. It is...
Fante Fante (Ghanaian Fish Stew)
Fante Fante is a traditional Ghanaian fish stew that originated among the Fante people of Ghana’s Central Region. Made with fresh tomatoes, Scotch bonnet pepper, aromatic herbs, and tender white...
Beef Mishkaki
Mishkaki, sometimes spelled Mshikaki is a famous East African street food that consists of marinated meat such as beef, goat, or chicken that is gently cooked on skewers over hot charcoals....
Githeri
This delectable traditional Kenyan dish is made with precooked beans and maize that are then fried. It is a unique Kenyan dish that frequently includes a range of veggies, creating...
Garfish Pie
This is a super fun garfish recipe which results in a show-stoper dish. While garfish is not highly popular, its meat has a chicken-like texture and a mild flavor. Try...
Apple Tarte Tatin with Cinnamon Cream & Chambord Syrup
French classic with everyday ease. This is a traditional French tarte Tatin. Soothing and warming, this is a decadent, sumptuous ending to any meal. Cooking the apples in the caramel...
Greek Baklava
If you’ve ever eaten baklava, chances are you’d have fallen in love with this simple, yet richly delicious dessert. Drenched in honey syrup, yet crunchy because of the phyllo pastry...
Banoffee Pie
Banoffee pie is a famous English dessert made from bananas, cream and toffee (made from boiled condensed milk, or dulce de leche), combined either on a buttery biscuit base or...
Red Lentil Dahl w/ Butternut Squash & Cinnamon
Indian cuisine is characterized by a variety of strong flavors, which is why Indian dishes are so appreciated all around the globe. Take a step into a world where the...
Sütlaç (Turkish Rice Pudding)
Turkish baked rice pudding, or fırın sütlaç, is a staple Turkish dessert. This creamy milk-based dessert is a tasty treat that will remind you of your childhood. Grab your spoons...
White Chocolate Mousse w/ Gingerbread
While Christmas is the happiest time of the year—gingerbread houses and ugly sweaters galore—unfortunately, the holiday season must always come to an end. So, if you miss those cozy vibes...
Red Wine & Balsamic Marinated Mushrooms
This recipe for marinated mushrooms is an absolute breeze, it keeps for weeks and can be done in large batches. So go on, make some now and the next time...
Grilled Octopus with Roasted Potatoes
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Braised Lamb Shanks with Mushrooms
As most of my friends will tell you, I am a huge fan of summer and not big on winter. I tend to complain all winter about the lack of...
Chocolate Mousse w/ Cinnamon Cream & Coffee Liqueur
There’s nothing really seasonal about chocolate, but I thought the endorphin lift it gives could better be utilized in the gloomier months and as such have decided to put it...
Asian White Rice Recipe
Sticky rice is commonly eaten in many parts of Asia. In Thailand it is formed into little bite sized portions in the diners hand and then used to pick up...