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My husband loves kozyshack rice pudding. So naturally, I had to recreate it. Cooking rice in milk from the start slows down the breakdown of starches, resulting in grainier less tender rice pudding. As such, we parboil rice in water prior to adding it to milk. Rice pudding does not […]
Pizza Margherita, a beloved Italian classic, is all about achieving the perfect balance of a light and airy crust, vibrant tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, and aromatic basil. But what if I told you that the secret to mastering this dish isn’t just in the toppings but in the flour itself? […]
This is very similar to my original mushroom soup. Except, just recently we ordered some mushroom soup from a local restaurant. We didn’t exactly like the consistency of it, but we were quite fascinated by how herbed and fragrant it was. The flavour was so strong, unlike any mushroom soup […]
Gazpacho is also called Andalusian gazpacho. It’s a cold flavourful soup made from raw, ripe vegetables and stale bread. It’s widely eaten in Spain and Portugal, considering how refreshing and cool it is, especially during the hot weather. I will be honest, I don’t always include the bread and it […]
This soup really made me wonder if it makes it into the top 10 for when it comes to soup. Can such a humble assortment of simple ingredients be worthy of being in the top 10? And I think it might just be. What’s interesting about this soup is that […]
Wow we really like this! Ube has a very mild flavour, so by all accounts this is just a regular extra creamy smooth cheesecake, but prettier thanks to the beautiful purple colour provided by ube. In addition, its floral, nutty and vanilla-like notes erase any of the typical sourness you […]
Just the most beloved cookies in our household. Delicious!
If you’re craving a dish that’s bursting with flavor and has the comforting satisfaction of a warm, hearty meal, then this Mediterranean Beef Pilaf, also known as Plov, is for you! This traditional dish has roots in Central Asian and Middle Eastern cuisine and is extremely popular in Russia and […]