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Bbq pineapple beef ribs with brown pineapple rice

The marriage of pineapple and BBQ sauce imparts a fresh tropical zing to the savoury ribs. Accompany with wholesome brown rice to mop up the delicious sauce.

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Potato gratin

POTATO GRATIN

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Oxtail stew

OXTAIL STEW

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Lobster grand marnier with greens

Heat pan on low fire and add butter. Once melted, add shelled lobster tails and sauté gently till half cooked, about 2 minutes.

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Pan fried haloumi on toast with mushrooms, smashed avocado and rocket

You get crusty bread offset by creamy avocado, topped with the earthy, buttery mushrooms; then the salty, squeaky haloumi; all juxtaposed by the crisp of the rocket leaves.

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Kleftiko–greek bandit’s lamb casserole with bread and haloumi crust

Kleftiko literally translates into ‘stolen meat’. Legend has it that Greek bandits would steal a sheep from a shepherd’s flock, then cook it over hot coals buried under mud to prevent smoke from escaping and giving away the location of their hideout.

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Chilled sea cucumber with melon snap

Sea cucumber is known as an immunity booster due to its anti-inflammatory properties. But with its slippery texture and bland taste, it’s not exactly a crowd pleaser. Cook them in chicken stock and pair it with refreshing honeydew juice to perk up the flavour.

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Mixed nuts and fruits with coconut crumble

You can go nuts, literally, over this recipe! Almonds, walnuts, cashews and pistachio nuts are rich in anti-oxidants, vitamins and monosaturated fats. Add the benefits of much-maligned coconut (think plump complexion and glossy hair) into the equation and this is one dessert you don’t have to feel guilty indulging in.

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Spicy mackerel with feta-mint tzatziki in lettuce cups

The secret to beautiful skin is Omega-3 fatty acids, and mackerel actually contains a higher level of this nutrient than salmon. With its soft, oily flesh cocooned in crunchy raw lettuce cups and enlivened by a spicy sauce, this will get a thumbs up from your Mum.