The versatile yogurt and feta base is a perfect creamy and neutral foil to all the heady roasted Indian spices. I especially love the smokey crunch of fried curry leaves and the tart freshness of the tomato and onion masala. You can serve with your
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I've stopped eating potato chips a long time ago. Even if I loooove the occasional chomp on Salt and Vinegar Kettle Chips the oily textures and salt content are just too much for me. I do however love a good crunch and whenever I have
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Using the same yogurt and feta base as the Dill and Onion Dip and the Indian Spiced Yogurt Dip, a few flavorful tweaks takes you to another exotic journey through the Berber regions of North Africa. This is a great appetizer for a Mediterranean barbecue
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This dip is a classic in my home. Every time I have guests over you can be sure that there is a bowl of this surrounded by an abundance of fresh carrots, celery and singkamas plus some home made pita crisps. It’s a really mild
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I can't think of anything more crowd pleasing than an oozy, gooey, cheesy artichoke dip. It's a hearty and flavorful vegetarian dish that is perfect for any occasion including an indulgent merienda. Instead of your usual plain cream cheese, which can also be used but
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My grandfather had always told me - the less you touch your face the better. And for the most part it's true but there's no denying the fact that sometimes a little outside help goes a long way. Whenever I see women with beautiful skin
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One of the things that struck me the most when I first visited Vietnam was how amazing their breads and pastries were. Even their street-side baguettes were always nice and crusty. Banh Mi is probably one of the finest examples of the French influence in
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The first time I ate an authentic Banh Cuon was when I was in the charmingly chaotic Ben Tanh Market on a food tour with Bobby Chinn. He took us to this lady who was making these insanely thin rice wrappers in this hypnotic rhythmic
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There are occasions that call for elegance and sophistication and there are those that just need a touch of fun and whimsy. Whenever I have a pan-Asian menu serving up modern asian flavors that is a mix of street eats and rustic cuisine this is
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The match made in heaven… That first sip of a perfectly chilled glass of white wine to wash down a wonderfully briny morsel from the ocean… Taking your palate through an intoxicating journey from the salty, iodized sea to fragrant citrus blooms and sweet nutty
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