Author: Nadia Michael

Raspberry with Almond Clafoutis
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Raspberry with Almond Clafoutis

Clafoutis is a great French dessert that’s perfect for using up fruit in your refrigerator. It looks elegant and is so simple to make. Use whatever fruit you have on hand, in this case, I used raspberries, whip up a quick batter and bake! It’s guaranteed to impress family and guests!

Lamb Biryani with the Instant Pot
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Lamb Biryani with the Instant Pot

Be it a special occasion or a Friday family lunch, biryani has the ability to make every meal a celebration. The beautiful combination of spices and flavors has made it an epitome of Desi cooking! A dish cooked in almost every Indian household; it is a treat that is hard to beat! But sometimes, I can be a bit tricky and time consuming to prepare. The Instant Pot...

Pasta with cherry tomatoes and a hazelnut crumb
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Pasta with cherry tomatoes and a hazelnut crumb

Juicy sweet cherry tomatoes that burst open in warm French butter, creating a luxuriously silky sauce that comes together in minutes. This recipe was created as part of a cook off challenge with a fellow food blogger to highlight European butter. This dish can be prepared in under 30 minutes and is great for a family dinner.

GRILLED PRAWNS WITH A SPICY BUTTER SAUCE
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GRILLED PRAWNS WITH A SPICY BUTTER SAUCE

Just 15 minutes to prepare a restaurant quality dish. These prawns with a spicy garlicy butter sauce is super easy to make and is perfect for any occasion.  Check out the recipe below.  Recipe (Serves 4 to 6) Ingredients 8 to 12 fresh king size prawns (deveined) 150 grams unsalted butter 1 tbsp of olive oil 6 cloves garlic, minced 5 red Thai chilies,...

Taiwan – Asia’s best kept travel secret
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Taiwan – Asia’s best kept travel secret

I’ve done a fair bit of travel to several countries in Asia and each one is charming in its own unique way, my most recent one being to Taiwan.  To be honest, I didn’t know what to expect and Taiwan was a complete surprise… and a totally fantastic one at that. Located in the South...

Five Favorite Casual Dining Restaurants
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Five Favorite Casual Dining Restaurants

The food scene in Dubai is pretty remarkable! You could probably eat at a different restaurant every day of the year and not repeat a place. With such a wide variety of cuisines to choose from, there is something to suit everyone’s palate. I often get asked for recommendations on places that not only serve...