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Ras El Hanout
Many people consider spices to be an aphrodisiac. With their seductive qualities, they have the power to change you from mellow to excited. Ras El Hanout is that type of spice and is Morocco’s answer...
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Curtain, Lights and Grilled Skate
The heat from my grill pan comes up gradually with a slight rise of smoke. As I brush oil onto the pan, a crisp popping sound sets the mood. A piece of skate, delicate to the touch, handsomely dressed...
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Dripping Sweat, Duck Eggs, Chicken, Tofu, Noodles and Curried Broth
For the first part of my life, growing up in northern Malaysia was quite painful. I knew I had a burning desire to dance, but I was told that men don’t dance from a very young age. I had no means of...
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Tofette with shrimp, Chives and Black Pepper
Today must have been a misunderstanding, or at least I hope. I woke up and looked at the mirror. A vein throbbed in my temples. Fighting to open my eyes, I caught a glimpse of a set of bags hanging...
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Creamed Spinnach
House lights dimmed and then dispersed into darkness. Musicians entered through the aisle and sat on stage right. The tanpura gave its drone to the drummer who intellectually set the rhythm. The...
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When in Doubt, Grill a Branzino
Who would have thought a fish could bring you closer to your lover? It’s the unexpected moments when you think something isn’t going to work out that it all turns out okay. Today was another one of my...
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Chilled Cucumber Soup
On this handsome summer night, I am sitting under a glowing canopy of stars, dead center in the backyard of the house in Southampton. The air is dense with the wind-borne fragrance of unfolding...
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Malaysian Fish in Black Bean Sauce
Life was much simpler growing up in Malaysia. Nothing was meant to be in a rush, whether it was visiting friends or having standard eating practices. Our neighbors, friends and even the grocery store...
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Bucatini and Meatballs with a Three Hour Tomato Sauce
My first encounter with Andy three years ago was brief. Both of us were in complicated situations, but we managed to keep in contact via emails. And I secretly hoped that we would be together sooner...
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Malaysian Stir-Fried Shrimp and Snow Peas
I know it’s not a Thanksgiving dinner, and it probably never will be, but I have already been having my fair share of Thanksgiving meals since the dawn of last week: Andy’s butternut squash pie,...
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