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Macadamia Dukkah

Macadamia Dukkah

Today I am sharing a very quick and easy recipe: Macadamia Dukkah. Quick and easy for sure, and also incredibly delicious!

Low Fodmap Curry Spice Mix

Low Fodmap Curry Spice Mix

I love to make my own spice mixes because I can adjust them to my likings. Today I am very happy to share with you my Low Fodmap Curry Spice Mix, perfect for a very easy and homey Indian curry that is kind to your tummy.

Cinco de Mayo 2020

Cinco de Mayo 2020 Recipe Round-Up

I really love Mexican food! So, today I am going to share with you some of MsM’s best Mexican recipes to celebrate the quintessential Mexican festivity: Cinco de Mayo. Welcome to my Cinco de Mayo 2020 Recipe Round-Up!

Sweet and Spicy Macadamia Nuts

Sweet and Spicy Macadamia Nuts

Today I will share with you the recipe for the perfect snack to go with your beer or your favourite drink: Sweet and Spicy Macadamia Nuts.

Indian Spiced Nuts

Indian Spiced Nuts

Today I will share with you the recipe for a delicious snack to have with your favourite drink: Indian Spiced Nuts.

Low Fodmap Chicken Tikka

Low Fodmap Chicken Tikka

I am very excited to share this Low Fodmap Chicken Tikka recipe with you! I love Indian food and this particular recipe is one of the first recipes I have adapted for the Low Fodmap diet.

Cinco de Mayo 2019 Recipe Round-Up

I looooove Mexican food! So, today I will share with you some of MsM’s best Mexican recipes in this Cinco de Mayo 2019 Recipe Round-Up!

Low Fodmap Garam Masala

Low Fodmap Garam Masala

Anyone else loves Indian food here?? I do and you can easily see that from the huge variety of Indian recipes on the site. I do, after all, have an Indian husband! 😉

Low Fodmap Taco Seasoning

Low Fodmap Taco Seasoning

Today I am going to share with you how to make Low Fodmap Taco Seasoning. Such an easy, yet useful recipe!

Vegan Apple Spice Cake

Vegan Apple Spice Cake

As you may know, I have recently discovered that I am lactose intolerant. That means that I have to also find new ways to satisfy my sweet tooth, so I am always on the lookout for recipes that do not include dairy. Good vegan recipes, like this Vegan Apple Spice Cake, are always great, as…

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Eggless Thandai Cookies

Eggless Thandai Cookies

Today, Indians celebrate Holi, the festival of spring, also known as the festival of colours.  Holi represents the victory of good over evil and the arrival of spring, but for many people it’s also an opportunity to make peace and start afresh. During this time, people play tricks and colour each other with dry powder…

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Cajun Burgers

Cajun Burgers

With both the Super Bowl and Mardi Gras around the corner, how about putting some cajun spice into your life? As you know, I love to come up with different combinations of flavours for burgers and this recipe is an absolute keeper. Remember I shared my home-made recipe for Cajun Seasoning in my last post?…

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Cajun Seasoning

Cajun Seasoning

Today’s post is not a complicated recipe, but it is a very useful one for people who do not live in the USA and don’t have access to store bought Cajun seasoning but still want to enjoy the delicious dishes you can make with it. Even if you can buy the ready made mix, it’s…

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Chai Shortbread Cookies

Chai Shortbread Cookies

Shortbread cookies have always been my favourites. I love the fact that they are buttery and not overly sweet and I also like experimenting with different shapes and flavours. This time I gave my shortbread an Indian twist. We love Chai at our place and we always have some during the colder months of the…

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Za’atar Manouche

Za’atar Manouche

Manouche, also known as Manakish, is a popular Levantine bread topped with a thyme mixture (Za’atar), cheese, or ground meat.  It is similar to a pizza and it can be sliced or folded.  It is often served for breakfast, which makes this bread perfect for the Middle Eastern breakfast I had to prepare for this…

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Chai Cheesecake with Pumpkin Butterscotch Sauce

Chai Cheesecake with Pumpkin Butterscotch Sauce

A few days ago, I reviewed the Toollio, an amazing multi-function kitchen appliance.  I love it and, as promised, I am going to share a few recipes that can give you a better idea of what you can do with it.  Even though you can make lots of savoury dishes with the Toollio, today’s recipe is…

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Fattoush with Sumac Dressing

Fattoush with Sumac Dressing

For March’s Daring Cooks’ Challenge, Ruth, Shelley and Sawsan asked us to totally veg out! We made salads and dressings, letting the sky be the limit as we created new flavors and combinations that reflect our own unique tastes. Ohhhh yesss!  That’s exactly what went through my mind when I read about the challenge!  It…

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Murukku - Chakali

MURUKKU – CHAKALI

Today I will share with you the recipe for an Indian savoury snack that is always eaten for Diwali, but that we also like to eat during the rest of the year at tea time: murukku – முறுக்கு (also known as chakali or chakli).  Murukku is a Tamilian word that means “twisted” and even though these…

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Chai

CHAI

Today is the time to share the recipe for one of the most comforting beverages ever: Indian chai.  I see all kinds of chai drinks around and it’s become quite a fashionable drink… so much so that it’s often not the original Indian chai any more and it can get quite confusing.  So, what is…

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Chai Masala

CHAI MASALA

You probably don’t know this, but my family has been hit by a brutal bout of flu… the kind that gives you 104F fever.  It is so irritating as it is summer here and it’s really not the time you would want to catch the flu (if ever there is a time!).  Also, both my…

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SPICED BANANA UPSIDE DOWN CAKE – BOLO DE BANANA

It is time again for the “Secret recipe club” reveal!  I am sure you all know what the club is about, but for the few of you who still don’t know about it, here goes a brief explanation.  It is a great concept… each month you are assigned a participating food blogger to make a…

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BAKED APPLES EN CROÛTE WITH BUTTERSCOTCH SAUCE

Our lovely Monkey Queen of Don’t Make Me Call My Flying Monkeys, was our May Daring Cooks’ hostess and she challenged us to dive into the world of en Croute! We were encouraged to make Beef Wellington, Stuffed Mushroom en Croute and to bring our kids into the challenge by encouraging them to create their…

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Now on the blog - Hugo. A refreshing Italian cockt Now on the blog - Hugo. A refreshing Italian cocktail and an alternative to your everyday spritz. Clickable recipe link in my profile.

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