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Clam Linguine

Looks fancy huh?  A dish that will impress your fanciest guests. I was always intimidated by clams… how to clean it, how long to cook it, will they open up, etc. etc.  But once I gave it a shot, my mind was blown.  It is the easiest thing to cook and super quick!  And with

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Raspberry Pie

A raspberry pie is just fitting for the holidays!  The bright red color is just perfect for the christmas dinner table. It’s very similar to a blueberry pie, I actually follow the blueberry pie recipe, but has a unique texture.  This recipe is for 2 mini pies, but you can use the same recipe for

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Kopi Bhaaji/Aloo Gobi (Cauliflower and Potato Curry)

Kopi Bhaaji, commonly known as Aloo Gobi, which is just the Indian translation, is a spicy cauliflower and potato stir fry. I grew up with this as a side dish or a breakfast dish, now as a grown up with time constraints, this has become a very common dinner item for me.  It’s super simple

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Apple Rose Tart

How pretty are these!!! Just looking at these make me so happy.  I baked them for my office party and they were gone within 2 minutes….. not kidding.  They look really delicate and complicated, but truth be told they are one of the easiest treats I’ve ever made.  And they are absolutely delicious and always

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Daal (Red Lentil w/ Fried Garlic)

Daal is kinda like my “chicken noodle soup” ….. it is my go to comfort food for when I need some TLC 🙂  When I’m sick, when I’m sad or just pissed off at the world …. gimme some Daal and I’ll be fine. Daal is a must have on any Bengali lunch or dinner

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Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Dijon & Maple

If there’s one thing you make this Thanksgiving, it should be these sweet potatoes with a drizzle of dijon and maple.  It’s super quick, easy and absolutely delightful. Also, try this Herb Roasted Potatoes for a quick and easy side dish.

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Spicy Roasted Chicken

I have way too many people in my family who want that drumstick… me being one of them.  Since our Thanksgiving dinner includes 22 people, 1 turkey is never enough for the dark meat lovers. So I always end up making a few chickens, this way there’s enough dark meat for everyone. Since I get a

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Curry Chicken Salad Sandwich

I have made many variations of chicken salad, as chicken is like a blank canvas that picks up any flavor you add, but this is hands down my favorite recipe. This is a fool proof, no fail, crowd pleasing recipe that is can be served in many different ways.  I’ve used this recipe to make sandwiches, as

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Spicy Thai Basil Fried Rice with Shrimp

This may look like your regular ol’ fried rice, but don’t be fooled, this is packed with unique, complicated flavors.  For starters, it’s very fragrant with spicy chili and minty thai basil leaves.  But fear not, I’m here to assure you that it’s not that complicated to make at all!!  And it takes only about 15 minutes

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