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Apple Gorgonzola Salad with Blackberry Vinaigrette

This vibrant salad is full of contrasting elements that come together harmoniously. Crisp, sweet apple slices provide a refreshing crunch, walnuts bring in earthy and slightly bitter notes, while the...

Razvan Stupar

September 28, 2023

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Explore the Versatile Red Snapper with Our Amazing Recipe Collection

Seafood Recipes

Famous for its vibrant hues, firm texture, and distinct taste, red snapper takes center stage in the world of seafood gastronomy. Red snapper pairs wonderfully with a variety of vegetables...

Chef's Pencil Staff

September 15, 2023

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Papoutsakia (Stuffed Eggplants)

Papoutsakia is stuffed eggplants baked until soft, filled with a tomato-based meat sauce, topped with béchamel sauce and cheese, and baked till they get a beautiful golden color! ‘Melitzanes papoutsakia’...

Chef's Pencil Staff

September 14, 2023

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Indian Goat Curry

This delicious Indian goat curry recipe is brought to you by Chef Kumar Mahadevan, one of the best Indian chefs living in Australia. Kumar has published an acclaimed Indian cuisine cookbook...

Kumar Mahadevan

September 13, 2023

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Butternut Squash Soup with Star Anise

Soups

Butternut Squash is best in fall, just underneath its tough exterior, this squash is sweet and creamy, and pairs well with warm spices such as cinnamon, cumin, and star anise. Star Anise...

Rupen Rao

September 11, 2023

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Chicken Tikka Masala

Surprisingly, this Indian-inspired chicken recipe has been voted the UK’s national dish, beating more traditional contenders such as fish and chips and roast beef. There are two parts to this recipe. The first...

Rupen Rao

September 7, 2023

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Pumpkin Cream Soup with Saffron & Melting Chestnuts

Soups

This delicate and creamy soup is a real childhood memory! Typical of my region, la Drôme, I used to eat it with delight at my grandmother’s house. The pumpkin gives...

Anne Sophie

September 1, 2023

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27 Best Duck Breast Recipes: A Culinary Adventure for Sophisticated Foodies

Duck Recipes

Indulging in a succulent duck breast is a gastronomic experience that captivates the senses. With its tender texture and rich, distinct flavor, duck breast has become a sought-after delicacy in...

Chef's Pencil Staff

August 18, 2023

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Spanish (Galician) Octopus: Pulpo a’la Gallega

This recipe comes from a friend of mine, Maria, who’s from the beautiful coastal region of Galicia in the northwestern part of Spain. The area is bountiful in many types of...

Paul Hegeman

August 18, 2023

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Chicken Salad with Arugula & Kalamata Olives

This is great example of a recipe that is healthy, easy, quick and yet still a very comforting winter dish. When I make this I rarely have it with anything...

August 15, 2023

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Bistro Steak with Polenta Fries and Salsa Verde

This recipe is for four people and has three components: The Steak, The Salsa Verde and The Polenta Fries.

Nader Jaouhar

August 11, 2023

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Hollandaise Sauce

Fine food with Bearnaise and Hollandaise Sauce are, I believe, a couple of the major reasons many people dine out. I suppose they feel that these beautiful rich sauces are...

Paul Hegeman

August 11, 2023

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Braised Baby Octopus with Rocket and Pear Salad

It doesn't get much easier than this, pop it all in a pot turn the heat down low, crack a beer and join your friends by the pool. In a...

Paul Hegeman

August 8, 2023

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Homemade Moroccan Spice Blend

Dressings, Dips, Spreads

This Moroccan spice mix is perfect for marinating, coating or rubbing. Although you could just go out and buy premixed spices making them yourself will give you a much nicer...

Paul Hegeman

August 7, 2023

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Sugar Cane Shrimp

There are numerous variations of this dish throughout Vietnam, southern China and Thailand. This particular recipe calls for a cuttlefish and shrimp mousse that is breaded and deep-fried while other...

Thomas Wenger

August 7, 2023

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Pizza Margherita

Pizza Recipes

The original pizza was created in Naples, in southern Italy, at the end of the 18th century in honor of the Queen of Italy, Margherita di Savoia. With a high...

Johnny Di Francesco

August 7, 2023

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Nuoc Cham: Vietnamese Dipping Sauce

Dressings, Dips, Spreads

Many recipes for "Nouc Cham" are calling for the garlic and the chili to be crushed in a mortar. You will need to find your own balance on that. The...

Thomas Wenger

August 7, 2023

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Orange and Beet Smoothie

Beetroot, in my view, is a much underrated vegetable. With the exception of the Scandinavian countries, where beetroot is a staple, it seems that beetroot is cheap and perhaps used...

Thomas Wenger

August 7, 2023

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Spaghetti Vongole (Spaghetti with Clams)

Another simple masterpiece inspired by, of course, the Ocean and the Italians. Unfortunately I have been to countless “Italian” restaurants that come nowhere near masterpiece with this dish. I’ve had...

Paul Hegeman

August 7, 2023

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Warm Roast Veggie Salad with Cheese

I think most people have very fond memories of the Sunday roast dinner at a loved ones. Remember those vegetables; just thinking of them makes me wish I was there...

Paul Hegeman

August 7, 2023

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Zarzuela de Mariscos (Spanish Seafood Stew)

The first time I had Zarzuela was a few years back. A gang of us went to a Spanish restaurant for a going away dinner for a few of the...

Paul Hegeman

August 7, 2023

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Moroccan Swordfish on Creamy Polenta with Coriander & Lemon Oil

Seafood Recipes

This recipe is a wonderful marriage of flavours and cultures. Some will claim swordfish, is a very boring fish, and in all honesty it is a bit simple on its...