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Individual Mashed Potatoes

Not much to explain here… just simple, delicious, creamy, mashed potatoes with a crispy top. This is really a no fail recipe. I make this dish all the time, esp during the holidays, and use the same exact recipe. Depending on the number of guests, I double or quadruple the ingredients and it’s always a

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Bengali Masoor Daal (Red Lentil)

 I’m sure you know by now, from my recipe list on the blog, lentil is an essential in my kitchen. It is quick, hearty, healthy and it’s delicious. Another huge reason why I love this ingredient is that it’s super healthy. Part of the legume family, lentils have a ton of health benefits….

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Broiled Sumac Chicken w/ Pine Nuts and Onion

This middle-eastern inspired chicken dish is sweet, from the caramelized onions to the raisin and cranberries, also savory with the cumin and coriander… it’s also got the citrusy aspect with the addition of lemon juice and Sumac.   All in all, this Sumac Chicken is guaranteed to wow your taste buds!

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Ginger Garlic Fried Rice w/ Shrimp & Beef

Fried rice has always been one of my favorite go to comfort meals. Rain, shine, snow, hail… everyday can be a fried rice day for me 😀  That crispy bits of rice, with pops of veggies… MMMMM…! Another thing I love about fried rice, it’s perfect for cleaning out your fridge. I use the same

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Lamb Shephard’s Pie

Lamb Shephard’s Pie!!! Once a poor man’s dish of using any kind of leftover roasted meat, topped with mashed potatoes, has now evolved into a special dish made and loved by some of most famous chefs like Jamie Oliver and Gordon Ramsey.  You can literally make dozens of different versions of this dish, using lamb, beef,

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Crème Brûlée

Crème Brûlée!! I’m not sure if it’s the hard/crispy/crunchy top, or if it’s the smooth/creamy/dreamy custard under that cracking hard shell, but I just can’t seem to get enough of this classic dessert.

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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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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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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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