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Pakistani / Indian

Mutton Paya – Mutton Trotters

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This famous South Asian main course is made with the trotters (hoofs) of a goat or cow. Traditionally the trotters are cooked for hours until they release their gelatin which is considered good for people who have arthritis and knee problems. My recipe uses the traditional spices but the cook […]

Dessert

Italian Bomboloni Donuts

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Bomboloni Donuts have gotten their fair share of popularity lately, especially in the Chicago land area after the popular joint Bombo Bar made its way to the top of Chicago’s must try spots. Bomboloni’s are hole less italian donuts filled with lip smacking fillings, popular ones are Nutella, vanilla creme, […]

Dessert

Gluten Free Dark Chocolate Chip Cookies

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I have been trying to lose weight lately and trying to eat healthy by cutting down carbs and processed sugar. The only problem is whenever i try to eat healthy, i start craving dessert and my diet goes down the drain, which is why i decided to come up with […]

Drinks

Lotus Biscoff Latte

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This #biscoff #cookiebutter #latte is the perfect way to welcome cold weather!! Notes of #cinnamon #caramel and #gingerbread represents fall flavors so perfectly!! A creamy instant espresso base made with cookie butter spread is delicious and can be refrigerated in an airtight container for upto 3 days. Light up that […]

American

Black Pepper Chicken

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This recipe is my legacy! It is one of the first things I learnt to cook and also one of the first things i cooked for my husband when we first got engaged. It is also the same dish i cooked at Family Food Fight on ABC network when I […]

Vegetarian

Cauliflower Hash Mushroom Toast

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This recipe is a gourmet take on an ordinary mushroom toast. I have used Strong Roots frozen cauliflower hashbrown as a base instead of a regular toast. It is topped with a medley of wild mushrooms sauteed in butter, capers and thyme, it is then garnished with a generous helping […]

Sauces

Imli (Tamarind) Chutney

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Chutney is a sauce made with fruits, vegetable, herbs and spices usually preserved in sugar and vinegar. Originating from the Indian subcontinent, it is usually served with the cuisine of the Indian subcontinent. However, it is now very popular all over the world and served along side many different cuisines. […]

Salads

Summer Peach Salad

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Enjoy summer on a plate with a simple salad made with arugula, tender heirloom tomatoes, ripe and sweet peaches topped with burrata, fragrant basil, olive oil and balsamic reduction. This salad is sure to be a show stopper at your next family party!!  You may substitute pomegranate molasses in place […]

Sauces

Green Chutney

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This green chutney is one of the most versatile and common chutneys in the south asian cuisine. It’s made with a blend of the cilantro, mint and green chilies and can be used in many different preparations. By simply adding yogurt to this chutney, it can be turned into a […]

Appetizer

Meethi Puri

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Meethi puri or dahi puri is a famous Pakistani street snack. Sold on street carts of almost every famous neighborhood, this snack is a flavor bomb. Depending on which part of the town you are this appetizer has a slightly different flavor depending on the chutneys used to make the […]