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Kung Pao Shrimp (Szechuan)

Mouth watering shrimp are combined with bell peppers, celery, cashews, ginger and garlic in a spicy, sweet and savoury Szechuan sauce...

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The Secret to Tender Ribs

Removing the skin or membrane (known as silverskin) from pork or beef ribs helps the seasonings penetrate the meat and improves tenderness. Here’s how to do it...

Chicken Paprikash

This iconic Hungarian stewed chicken dish features a rich gravy made with onions, garlic, tomatoes, peppers, broth, sour cream and a whole lot of paprika...

Penne alla Vodka Recipe

The classic vegetarian pasta dish with a silky tomato, vodka, cream sauce topped with Parmesan cheese also makes the perfect side for salmon, shrimp or sausage...

Sweet Chili Glazed Salmon

This easy recipe for salmon filets baked with a buttery sweet chili glaze serves up tender and moist with the perfect blend of sweet, savoury and spice...

Beef Ribs (flanken-cut) in Bourguignon Sauce

Flanken cut beef ribs are slow cooked until tender then finished in a delectable Bourguignon sauce made with red wine, onion, tomato paste and beef broth...