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Drunken chicken with shaoxin granita and wolfberries

Talk about a high powered kitchen contraption. The Cuisinart blender’s 900-watt power means it does everything from making smoothies to crushing ice. It has a full boil heat setting so you can even cook your favourite soups in it.

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Pan-fried paneer cheese with citrus zest dressing and salad of rocket, watercress and alfalfa

Compared to a box grater, a microplane grater, with its razor sharp edges, is not only faster, it also finely shreds vegetables to a smooth texture instead of tearing.

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Stewed red mullet with dk7 spice blend

You can also serve this stewed red mullet with boiled potatoes, as fish always goes well with a starch component.

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Pan-fried red mullet stuffed with otah fish paste

Tea leaves with glutinous rice also can also be an alternative to otah fish paste filling.

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Cassava chips with garlic and chilli

Cassava Chips with Garlic and Chili

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Berry eton mess

Berry Eton Mess

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Deep-fried cauliflower with garlic cheese dressing and dirty chips

This is a deliciously sinful side dish to have on the dinner table. The combination of crunchy cauliflower florets, rich batter and cheese and the saltiness of the chips makes this a smash hit.

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Lancashire lamb hotpot with prune and fine beans

You can call this a cross between a stew and a casserole. Punctuate the rich flavour with some bay leaves.

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Bangers and green pea mash with red onion relish and roasted vegetables

Get the best quality sausages from gourmet butcheries and make sure they are cooked on low heat to get a nice browned instead of burnt texture. If Dad prefers plain instead of green pea potato mash, sprinkle some chives over it and serve.