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Pan-fried salmon and baby carrots with orange butter

This balsamic-glazed salmon is just the thing for a lazy lunch; it requires almost no prep time and goes well with soba noodles or brown rice.

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Chendol creme brulee

Call this the Southeast Asian interpretation of the French classic. Crème brulee is given a twist with the addition of squiggly green chendol jelly.

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Chilled lobster grapefruit salad

Lobster is often smothered in cheese or butter, which detracts from its own rich flavour. Here, it is paired with fresh pink grapefruit and avocado for just the right dose of creaminess.

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Napa cabbage wrapped john dory with foie gras and mushrooms in tomatocrab broth

Soft, tender and flaky, John Dory is a match made in heaven with the crispness of Napa cabbage and sweetness of tomato-crab broth.

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Bak kwa fried rice

Bak kwa adds a tinge of sweetness while fresh prawns provide extra crunch to this homespun recipe.

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Turbot ceviche with pineapple-radish salsa

If there is a near effortless way for your food to make a splash at a party, this is it. Here, the South American inspired staple is given a zesty lift through the use of sour sweet calamansi.

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Spaghetti with mushrooms and vodka cream sauce

A splash of vodka adds a pleasant smoothness to the lovely pink sauce. This dish can be beefed up with herbed chicken or smoked salmon for a substantial dinner.

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Roasted red mullet with green lentil ragout and fine haricot beans

A classic French dish, the sweet taste of red mullet is a dream when paired with starchy bean stew and haricot beans.

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Tomato braised sausages on parmesan mash

Sausages are a guilty pleasure, so counter its fattiness with the more wholesome addition of tomatoes, carrots, mushrooms and herbs.