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Honey Caramelised Figs

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  Honey Caramelized Figs Sweet, warm, and lightly spiced, these caramelized figs are a simple yet delicious treat. Cooked in butter and honey with a hint of cinnamon, they’re perfect over toast, pancakes, waffles or ice cream for an effortless touch of indulgence. Ingredients: 1-2 tbsp butter (use salted or add a pinch of salt) 6-8 fresh figs, cut in half 2-3 tbsp honey ½ tsp cinnamon powder Instructions: In a pan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the figs, and a pinch of salt if using unsalted butter. Cook the figs, turning occasionally, until they soften and caramelize. Turn off the heat, then drizzle with honey and sprinkle cinnamon powder. Mix gently. Serve warm over toast with cream cheese, pancakes, waffles or ice cream.

Avocado egg Toast

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  Avocado Egg Toast Ingredients: 4 bread slices 1 ripe avocado Salt & pepper (to taste) 1 tsp lime juice 4 eggs ½ tsp paprika (optional) Butter or garlic butter Instructions: Toast the bread: Spread butter (or garlic butter) on each bread slice and toast in a pan or oven until golden and crisp. Prepare the avocado spread: Mash the avocado with salt, pepper, and lime juice until smooth. Cook the eggs: Fry the eggs sunny-side up, seasoning with salt, pepper, and paprika (if using). Alternatively, you can use boiled, poached, or scrambled eggs. Assemble: Spread the mashed avocado over the toasted bread slices, top each with a cooked egg, and enjoy!

Palada & Banana milk

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  Palada with Banana Milk A traditional Malabar delicacy, Palada is a soft, lacy crepe made with kaima rice and coconut milk, often enjoyed with sweet or savory accompaniments. This recipe pairs it with Banana Milk , a naturally sweet and creamy drink made with ripe bananas and coconut milk. Ingredients For Palada: 1 cup kaima rice 1 egg 2–3 tbsp coconut milk powder (or 1½ cup fresh coconut milk) 550–600 ml water (reduce if using coconut milk) Salt, to taste Ghee, for greasing For Banana Milk: 1 ripe banana 1 cup coconut milk Pinch of salt Sugar, if needed ¼ tsp cardamom powder (optional) Instructions Step 1: Prepare the Batter Wash and soak kaima rice for at least 4 hours . In a blender, add soaked rice, egg, salt, coconut milk powder, and 1 cup water (or coconut milk if using). Blend until smooth. Add more water gradually to form a thin, pourable batter . Strain for a finer texture if desired. Step 2: Cook the Palada Heat a non-stick crêpe pan on...

Club Sandwich

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   Club sandwich  This  Club Sandwich  is a deliciously layered sandwich with turkey mortadella, fresh veggies, cheese, and a flavorful homemade sauce. Perfect for a hearty meal or a quick, satisfying snack! Ingredients For the sandwich: 3 slices multigrain bread 1-2 slices turkey mortadella 1-2 leaves rosa lettuce 2–3 thin tomato slices 2–3 cucumber pickle slices 1 slice cheese 1 boiled egg, sliced Butter (optional, for toasting) For the sauce: 1 tbsp mayonnaise 1 tsp ketchup 1½ tsp mustard sauce 1 tsp honey ½ tsp hot sauce Instructions Prepare the sauce: In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard sauce, honey, and hot sauce. Set aside. Assemble the first layer: Take one slice of bread and spread a layer of the sauce. Place lettuce, turkey mortadella, tomato slices, and cucumber pickles on top. Build the second layer: Spread sauce on another slice of bread and place it over the first layer. Add a cheese slice and sliced boiled ...

Eish-El-Sheraya – Sweet Toasted Bread with Cream

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  Eish-El-Sheraya – Sweet Toasted Bread with Cream A rich and aromatic Middle Eastern dessert featuring toasted bread soaked in fragrant sugar syrup, topped with silky ashta (cream), and garnished with pistachios and rose petals. Ingredients For the Bread Base: 4–6 slices of bread (edges removed) Ghee or butter (for toasting) For the Ashta (Cream): 2 cups milk 4 tbsp cornstarch 5–6 tbsp sugar Pinch of salt 125ml thick cream For Flavoring: 1 tbsp orange blossom water ½ tbsp rose water Few saffron strands (optional) 1 tsp vanilla essence (optional) For Sugar Syrup: ½ cup sugar ½ cup water ½ tsp lime juice ½ tsp orange blossom water ½ tsp rose water Few saffron strands (optional) For Garnish: Crushed pistachios Dried rose petals Instructions Toast the Bread: Spread ghee or butter on both sides of the bread. Toast until golden and crisp. Set aside. Prepare the Ashta (Cream): In a saucepan, whisk together milk, cornstarch, sugar, and salt...

Fruit bowl

  Simple Fruit Bowl A refreshing and naturally sweet fruit bowl with a hint of citrus and spice. Perfect for a light snack or healthy dessert. Ingredients: 1 orange, chopped into small pieces 1 apple, chopped into small pieces ¼ cup pomegranate seeds 1 tbsp honey 1 tsp lime juice ¼ tsp cinnamon powder Instructions: In a bowl, combine the chopped orange, apple, and pomegranate seeds. Drizzle with honey and lime juice. Sprinkle cinnamon powder and mix well. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Coxinha-Brazilian Chicken Croquettes

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  Coxinha – Brazilian Chicken Croquettes A beloved Brazilian street food, Coxinha features a crispy golden crust encasing a creamy, flavorful chicken filling. Perfect as a snack or appetizer, these croquettes are shaped like little drumsticks and fried to perfection. Ingredients For the Filling: 150–200g chicken breast 1 bay leaf Water (just enough to cover the chicken) Salt & pepper (to taste) ¼ chicken stock cube (optional) 1 tsp olive oil 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste 1 onion, sliced 1 small carrot, grated 2 tbsp corn 2–3 squares cream cheese (Kiri) 1 tbsp finely chopped parsley & dill leaves ½ tsp paprika (or chili powder for spice) For the Dough: 1 cup reserved chicken stock (add water or milk if needed) 1 tbsp butter 1 cup all-purpose flour (white or brown) For Coating: 1 egg, beaten (with salt & pepper) Bread crumbs Instructions Prepare the Filling: Cook the chicken breast with bay leaf, salt, pepper, and stock cube (if using) in ju...