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Recipe: My mum’s pollo con piña (pineapple chicken)
Mum is a great cook. Pollo con piña (pineapple chicken) was one of her go-to meals, possibly the one she made the most often. We had it for dinner on regular weekdays and also on special occasions, such as my dad’s birthday. I have to confess that at some stage of my life I got tired of eating this dish. However, I’ve been away from home long enough for me to miss it. Last time I visited my family I asked mum for the recipe. Of course, she gave me general directions with no quantities nor times. I’m still amazed that the dish tasted the same every single time. I…
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Recipe: Low-carb wonton soup
Okay, I lied. There are no wontons in this soup. But I got the inspiration from the Cantonese-style wonton soups that are so popular in Perú. This nourishing soup is perfect for a cold day, or when you’re feeling under the weather.
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Recipe: Low-carb Mongolian lamb with kelp noodles
A frozen butterflied leg of lamb started it all. Normally I would have slow-cooked it but I was craving Mongolian lamb. The recipe I’ve used in the past calls for hoisin sauce, which I haven’t bought for ages because of the ingredients. I searched the internet for homemade versions and came across a recipe that sounded easy to duplicate. It called for peanut butter, but I used ABC (almond, Brazil nut and cashew) butter instead with good results. Mongolian lamb is usually served with steamed rice but I used kelp noodles and Chinese broccoli instead to round off the meal. I’ve introduced a trick I found on the internet for…
