There is something about fresh aromatic Thai basil fried rice that makes me happy. Thai basil has an amazing aroma that creates a feel good sense, as does fresh mint. The beauty of this rice is that its packed with both. Really an easy dish to make with delicious results.
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Mission Fig & White Peach Fruit and Nut Salad With White Peach Balsamic Vinaigrette
“Fruits, nuts, cucumbers, spring mix salad.” This was the text I got from my Auntie Uma with this colorful photo.
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Japanese Eggplant in Miso Sauce
A totally awesome eggplant and zucchini dish that is flavorful and elegant? This is exactly what we expect from Japanese cuisine – sophisticated dishes that are healthy and delicious.
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okonomiyaki. JAPANESE STREET FOOD CABBAGE Fritters
This recipe is an ode to the summer olympics in Japan this year – a Japanese street food called okonomiyaki.
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Fresh Tomato Soup With Love From THika
Hello and Happy Sunday! I am so excited to be sharing this recipe with you all!! It comes to you from Thika, Kenya – a delicious fresh tomato soup courtesy of our cousin Minal.
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Loaded Veggie Fried Rice
Lots of peppers, a little of this, a little of that, a splash of soy sauce, and drizzle of sesame oil , the result is this phenomenal rice dish that is healthy and delicious. With plenty of garlic and ginger, loads of summer peppers, carrots, broccoli, tofu, and rice – all these wonderful ingredients turn a humble rice into something scrumptious.
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Swahili Zucchini Soup
Okay, I know you’re wondering what is this soup? Having just come back from Kenya and having had the most delicious food there,I’ve been eager to try and make some of the local cuisine. This one is really easy and delicious, it’s Mombasa in a bowl.
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Lemony Oregano Garlic Vinaigrette
Looking for a delicious lemony vinaigrette with the added pizzaz of herbs and garlic? Look no more. This salad dressing is lemony sour, herby with a punch of garlic.
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Asparagus and Beet Salad
Asparagus and beet salad is one I had recently brought by my friend Shalini when she came by to drop off packages she had picked up while I was away on holiday in Kenya. This sweet, lemony, and filling salad is a delicious salad that can be served as a side or even had as a main course.
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Mediterranean Style Afternoon Tea
Hi everyone, are you still on summer holiday mode? Looking for a creative and exotic idea for an afternoon tea? Give this mediterranean inspired teatime spread a try. It’s cool, light, refreshing, and easy to put together. Honestly, this is the easiest afternoon tea spread with the most spectacular of results. Give it a try!
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