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BEEF BIBIMBAP WITH BROWN RICE

Posted January 7 by Kirthana Kumar

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They’re pretty bland on their own, so pair them deliberately with hard-hitters: I used pickled jalapeños and gherkins for extra punch, along with olives and feta for saltiness. The dressing has Dijon and red wine vinegar to zhuzh it up even more. I also throw in a good heap of sultanas for that pop of sweetness in every bite.

We usually eat this as a side with grilled chicken or fish, or just eggs and toast for a quick, nutritious meal. Nothing fancy, just chickpeas pulling their weight. Recipe is linked
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Instead of pomegranate molasses, I used tamarind. A small knob with a touch of sugar, and suddenly the dip had that deep, sweet-sour complexity I was after. Familiar like a classic muhammara, but also its own thing entirely. Honestly, tamarind did the job so well I’m not sure I’ll bother keeping molasses around anymore. Recipe is linked
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Remember the time during Covid, when the internet Remember the time during Covid, when the internet lost its collective mind over the baked feta trend? The original recipe came from Finnish food blogger Jenni Häyrinen, whose “uunifetapasta” (oven feta pasta) went viral in 2019 and made its way into kitchens everywhere. 

I’ve kept the spirit of this but turned it sideways a little. It’s simple, comforting, and uncharacteristically elegant for how little effort it took. Recipe is linked
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Fifteen minutes, one pan, a little attention, and you’re done. No syrup-thread drama, no complicated steps, just quick, crunchy proof that homemade doesn’t have to be hard.

I usually make candied nuts with sugar, but jaggery gives them an earthy, molasses-y sweetness that’s deeper and more rounded. A pinch of salt and a little chilli adds a sweet-salty kick, all in one bite. I eat them straight from the jar, toss into salads for that crunchy contrast, or sprinkle over breakfast bowls for a little unexpected sweetness and texture. Recipe is linked
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There are a few tofu dishes that I go back to on r There are a few tofu dishes that I go back to on repeat, and this sweet and spicy version is one of them. It pretends to be complicated, but it’s really just me, a frying pan, and a couple of bottles from the fridge door. Twenty minutes and you’ve got crisp, golden cubes in a sauce that’s sticky enough to make you wonder why you ever put up with soggy tofu.
Recipe is linked
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