Have you ever made anything with gungo split peas? This spiced hummus-like dip took only 20 minutes to whip up and was such…
Zarina
Zarina
Hi, I’m Zarina, and welcome to my little corner of the internet! I’m a freelance recipe developer, food stylist, and busy mum of three. Nothing makes me happier than sharing my love of cooking with others and I hope that, through my recipes and I hope that, through my recipes, I can dish up some family food inspiration from my kitchen to yours!
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Appetisers & SnacksRecipesSides / Bread
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A few weeks ago, for a special occasion, we went to one of my fav Japanese restaurants in London, Dinings. We love the…
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I can’t tell you how tender and succulent this meat was! The secret?… double marination… the first is for an hour simply…
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Light and super quick, this stir fry of crunchy tender-stem broccoli, asparagus, baby corn, pak choi, and pan-fried crisp and golden tofu…
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Indian / Sri LankanMainsMains Fish / SeafoodRecipesSalads
BBQ Smoked Haddock with Green Chutney On a Lentil Salad Bed
by ZarinaWhat’s your favorite smoked haddock dish? I’ve only ever cooked smoked haddock when making kedgeree, a fish pie, or in a chowder, so…
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Dinner Party Show StoppersIndian / Sri LankanMainsMains MeatRecipes
Chicken Tikka Filo Pie
by ZarinaFilo pie is usually filled with spinach and feta, which I absolutely love, but this twist worked so well and was such…
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Beautifully tender strips of lamb fillet stir-fried until slightly charred, mixed with soya, rice wine vinegar, garlic, sugar, and sesame oil, creating…
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Dinner Party Show StoppersMainsMains VegetarianOrientalRecipes
Oriental Layered Cabbage Cake With Stir-Fried Smoked Tofu and Vegetable Rice
by ZarinaSteamed whole cabbage leaves are layered inside a soufflé dish. This was followed by layers of stir-fried, finely diced smoked tofu and crunchy…
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Broad beans are in season right now, so if you get some, why not try making these falafels? They are the perfect…
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This is one of those “eat with your hands because you have to relish every last masala drop from the bones” kinds…