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Monica
Oct 20
batata harra - lebanese spicy potatoes
I was fortunate to live in a few countries and make friends along the way from whom I learned dishes from their countries of origins....
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Monica
Sep 22
brazilian cheese bread - pāo de queijo
I learned about this cheesy bread roll from the cooking club of the Latin Ladies Association of Malaysia. It is eaten as a snack or as...
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Monica
Sep 15
japanese style potato salad
My friend Iulia brought this salad to a potluck party. I liked it and asked her for the recipe. It seems she cooks like me, doing all the...
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Monica
Aug 15
otilia's peperonata
I got this recipe from a friend, hence the name. It’s an Italian pepper stew recipe, but she changed it a bit by adding capers and bay...
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Monica
Aug 4
oyster mushroom chips
Making these oyster mushroom chips may result in a messy kitchen, but the process is super easy and the end result delicious! Enjoy!...
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Monica
Jul 21
romanian white bean spread with caramelised onions
Being from a small town in Transylvania, I am used to eating this dish hot with a beautiful smoked and garlicky pork sausage or smoked...
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Monica
Jun 30
truffled celeriac soup
Living in Edinburgh was one of the best times of my life. Amazing city, friendly people and very good restaurants. In one of them I tried...
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Monica
Jun 23
berry aspic
A very refreshing dessert during the summer. It is easy to make and can be done with any berries. A must for it to be accompanied by a...
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Monica
Jun 16
tomato and avocado salad
A very easy salad to make. Can be eaten by itself or can accompany grilled fish or meat, or even a hard cheese, like halloumi. Good,...
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Monica
Jun 9
transylvanian garlic potato soup
Few ingredients are needed for this soup, but, I promise, it is so good. Enjoy! transylvanian garlic potato soup Ingredients 4 medium...
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Monica
Jun 2
italian white beans with sage
My husband loves white beans and can have them every day. I tried to recreate his favorite Italian beans from a restaurant in KL.
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Monica
May 13
mango sticky rice
This is a famous Thai dessert which I like and reminds me of a Romanian dessert, rice with milk topped with fruit jam or compote. I...
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Monica
Apr 28
cumin soup
This is my mum's dish, a tasty and simple Transylvanian dish. Enjoy! cumin soup 3 portions Ingredients 15g cumin seeds 2 tsp Vegeta or 1...
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Monica
Mar 24
bulgur in a tomato sauce
A great side dish! I like to eat it with gyros and tzatziki. Enjoy! bulgur in a tomato sauce 3-4 portions Ingredients 240g coarse bulgur...
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Monica
Mar 17
pan-seared scallops with truffled potato and celeriac mash
Enjoy! pan-seared scallops with truffled potato and celeriac mash 2 portions Ingredients Mash: 300g cooked potatoes, peeled and diced...
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Monica
Mar 10
texan baked artichoke dip
Years ago, my husband bought me a Texan cookbook while he was on a business trip in Houston. The recipes are easy to make and tasty. Here...
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Monica
Mar 3
mezze - moutabal, hummus and tzatziki
These quick and easy mezze are always a crowd-pleaser at family meals and dinner parties. Enjoy! mezze - moutabal, hummus and tzatziki...
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Monica
Feb 25
japanese curry
This was the first Japanese dish I’ve ever eaten and for a long time it has been my favorite Japanese dish. While we were at university...
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Monica
Feb 18
chicken liver pate
I love making this simple, delicious pate. It's great with a loaf of freshly baked bread or shared with friends during dinner parties!...
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