This is one of the simplest and most striking of all salads. I first tasted it in Cartagena, Colombia, where Donatello and I were invited to a friend’s house for lunch. It was a hot, sticky day and not one that anyone would want to spend hours cooking in the kitchen. The key to this avocado […]
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Skinny Spinach Dip
Although hot spinach or artichoke dips are quite common, the first one I tried was while visiting some family friends in Abu Dhabi. My folks and I promptly devoured a whole baguette working our way through this dip. We loved the cheesiness, the hot meltiness, plus the briny tang of artichokes. Only later did I […]
Crispy Tofu
Tofu is healthy and delicious, but sometimes it can be difficult to find a good recipe that doesn’t just drown it in sauce. Here’s a fast and easy way to add loads of flavour and texture! Crispy Tofu Author: Kiku Corner Recipe type: Appetizer Cuisine: Japanese Serves: 4 Prep time: 10 mins Cook time: […]
Deviled Eggs for Easter
Deviled eggs are a staple appetizer at our family parties. You can play around with the fillings, adding a bit extra of what you like, and omitting the ingredients that you’d rather skip. I had green onions available, so I minced two of those and used them instead of a regular onion. Also, I generally […]
Grilled Octopus
It’s almost spring! Well, technically it is spring, but the snowflakes falling outside today prove otherwise. In our family, spring means that the barbeque becomes a regular fixture in our cooking again. As it’s the new year, it is time to try something new. Octopus has always been a mysterious and exotic ingredient for me […]