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Fresh, crisp, and bursting with flavour, this refreshing winter salad is a vibrant mix of colours, tastes and textures for a unique salad experience. The salad is delicious, easy and very adaptable. You can swap endive or escarole for the frisée lettuce, blue cheese or feta for Parmesan, pancetta for bacon, and candied walnuts or hazelnuts for chestnuts.

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Hóng Shāo Ròu / 红烧肉 is one of the most beloved classic pork belly dish from China. The tender, juicy pork belly chunks are smothered in a glossy, caramelized sauce made with soya sauce, both light and dark, shaoxing rice wine, spices and rock sugar. It's sticky, savory, sweet, and succulent with a satisfying melt-in-your-mouth texture. There are many types of red braised pork belly across China, but two major types in that Shanghai version of Hóng Shāo Ròu is sweeter, using a higher proportion of rock sugar for a glossy, caramelized sauce, while the Hunan version is spicier, typically incorporating chilli peppers and other spices like bay leaves, chilli peppers, ginger and star anise. Aside from pork belly, you can also add squid, abalone, hard-boiled eggs, taro, dried tofu skins, and bamboo to the dish. The pork belly is best served hot with a bowl of steamed rice and a side dish of sauteed greens of your choice to complete the meal.

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Belgian endive can be eaten both raw and cooked. This vegetable makes a delicious winter salad, but is also suitable for casseroles and stir-fries, and tastes great steamed or roasted. Belgian endive is very versatile and a great addition to your diet, especially in the cold season.. It is well known that Belgian endive has a bitter taste, so it is always a good idea to add something sweet to the dish. Roasting transforms this somewhat bitter vegetable into sweet awesomeness. However, bitter compounds in Belgian endive have long been known for their benefits in supporting liver health, digestion and are linked to benefits for metabolic processes of your body.
A pleasant side effect of bitter compounds is that they also curb the appetite somewhat. So if you plan to eat a little less in the new year and boost your metabolism, endive is really good for you.

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Brunch favourite: A chorizo lentil stew and top with zesty avocado salsa and boiled eggs that not only tastes good in the morning but also great as a satisfying dinner. Serve it with some flatbreads or pitas if desired.

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Carbonnade is a Belgium / Flemish iconic stew which features fork-tender chunks of beef and plenty of caramelized onions bathed in a hearty beer broth. French fries are considered a classic accompaniment to Carbonnade Flamande, but mashed potatoes, crusty bread, pasta or simple roasted vegetables are also excellent. The classic choice of beer for Carbonnade is usually brown ale, but it can also be made a dark or golden ale, depends on what you prefer. Try not to add too many different types of vegetables to the stew, just keep it simple with onions. Tomatoes, leeks or carrots have no place in Carbonnade Flamande, which is best the traditional way. This recipe can be adapted for your instant pot (about 45 minutes) or slow cooker (4-5 hours at slow), but the browning and caramelizing steps are still required.

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A hearty French casserole that is perfect for a late-summer or fall weeknight meal. Normandy is a region in Northern France noted for its dairy, pastires and signature fruit – apple. So, rather than cooking chicken in chicken broth like many typical one-pot chicken meals, we used Calvados and apple cider for the recipe. If you don’t have Calvados at hand, just use regular brandy. For Chicken Normandy, firm, tart apples that can hold their shape during cooking are the best. I used Boskoop, but Braeburn, Granny Smith or Pink Lady are equally great.

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Very often just a few ingredients are all that’s needed to make a really flavourful and comforting meal with minimum effort. Get a spoon and dig in! I used canned borlotti beans, making this recipe a total cinch to put together, but broad beans, butter beans or chickpeas would work beautifully. If desired, add a tablespoon of honey to make it sweet and spicy. Serve with a steaming bowl of saffron scented rice or crusty bread for an even more substantial meal.

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Oozing with a flavorful butter-herb mixture, this keto-friendly fish version of this classic is definitely a winner. Perfect for entertaining or any weekday meal that will keep you satiated and energised. Butter mixture can be prepared beforehand and stored in the fridge until needed. The only thing I might change next time is to use MORE butter for the filling. If you want a thicker crust, then do a double crumb. You could serve this salmon Kiev with anything your heart desires, but a light salad or some blanched beans or asparagus would keep things really nutritious and healthy.

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Give your weekend lunch a Spanish twist with this easy and tasty roasted chicken with spicy, garlicky chorizo, zingy lemon and lots of fresh vegetables. The recipe calls for Spanish sausage, which is cured like salami and with totally different texture than fresh Mexican chorizo. You can easily adjust this recipe to utilize any other seasonal vegetables. Serve with crusty bread for sopping up the great juice from the sauce.

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Spring's favorite vegetable got a decadent makeover with crème fraîche, Parma ham and Roquefort. Asparagus wrapped in ham is a real hit in itself. But baked in a rich cheesy Roquefort cream, with a delicious golden crust on top - it leaves nothing to be desired! It’s surprisingly easy, but impressive side for all occasions and comes together under an hour.

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A salad to kick start the day or as a light "brinner" (breakfast for dinner), this flavourful breakfast salad has all the makings of a much-loved classic BLT: crispy bacon, fresh romaine lettuce, juicy grape tomatoes, sourdough croutons and a creamy mayo-based dressing. And of course some soft boiled eggs to add protein and to keep you satiated until lunchtime! Leave out the croutons if you are on low carb way of eating.

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The earthiness of asparagus, creaminess of buffalo Mozzarella and the saltiness of Jamón Serrano work wonders together. This salad can be served either hot or cold, so it’s a good one to have up your sleeve for the asparagus season. The heat destroy the purple pigment, so purple asparagus will eventually lose its colour and turn into deep green. So no worries, if you can't find purple asparagus, simply use the green one. Jamón Serrano can be a bit pricey, iuse normal ham if you want to.

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Juicy homemade pork meatballs with garlic, onion, Italian seasoning, fennel seeds, and pancetta / bacon are browned then simmered in a rich tomato based sauce and lots of Gruyère until golden. It’s wholesome, hearty and so moreish. Serve with your favourite salad and plenty of crusty bread to soak up the sauce.

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If you are Looking for a hearty, satisfying and cozy meal, then this one pot dish is for you! The Italian meatballs use a delicious mix of ground beef and pork and get the amazing flavour from Italian sausage spice mix and Parmesan. They are then nestled in a rich tomato sauce with tender risoni pasta and served with extra fresh grated Parmesan. They are so delicious, and very easy and uncomplicated to prepare. If you don’t want to make the meatballs from the scratch, then use the Italian sausage mixture.