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Vegan Chickpea And Veggie Bread - Cook Republic #vegan #glutenfree #healthyrecipe

Instant Chickpea Bread

May 14, 2019

When I was little, mum had a round oven with a glass top that looked unusually like a porthole or the domed round window of a bunker when laid flat. It was the most magical thing on earth. It made cakes – sweet and savoury ones. The first time I had a savoury cake, I was about five or six years old and I was intrigued – not impressed but definitely intrigued... Read More >>

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Kaffir Lime And Matcha Gimlet

May 10, 2019

Ever since we started the tradition of Cocktail & Oyster Night, my culinary world has opened up to a whole new playground. Mixology! I never realized how invested I would become in the art of mixing cocktails. It shouldn't have come as a surprise to me. I have never been one to follow recipes blindly nor use short cuts and pre-made things. In this ca... Read More >>

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Coffee With Cook Republic – May 2019

May 8, 2019

For the first time in many months, I was lucky enough to wrap up all my projects at the same time. So with a bit of downtime before the next set of projects began, I showed a little love to the things that get neglected the most when I am working - my home, my garden and my blog. With autumn vibes running through my veins, a morning of deep cleaning in t... Read More >>

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Sparkling Chia Refresher

April 23, 2019

A Sparkling Chia Refresher is a great way to get your daily dose of chia seeds if you have had enough of chia puddings and smoothies. It is definitely lighter, cleaner and more refined on the palate. In fact, this sparkling chia drink is an excellent palette cleanser after a meal. This recipe is inspired by the Mexican Agua Frescas which are... Read More >>

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4 Ingredient Unrefined Sugar Shortbread - Cook Republic / photo, Sneh Roy #healthyrecipes #shortbread #foodphotography

5 Ingredient Caramel Shortbread

April 17, 2019

A traditional shortbread would have white sugar. We haven't done white sugar in our home in years. Hence, I haven't baked a shortbread at home in years. But while reading A Cup Of Jo blog recently, I came across a recipe for Brown Sugar Shortbread that looked it was kissed by caramel and sunshine and everything that was honeyed and gold. Baking ... Read More >>

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Costa Rica Tiramisu Martini

April 10, 2019

It was probably the most perfect evening in Italy, it’s stucco walls bathed in a golden glow; when Tiramisu was invented. The greatest gift to the world of dessert. An ode to coffee and everything sweet. My love for Tiramisu knows no bounds. I have dabbled in everything from classic dessert to gingerbread versions. From parfaits and ice creams to tea-soaked ... Read More >>

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FAST VEGETARIAN DINNERS /

VEGAN RECIPES

Okra Masala Stir-Fry

May 17, 2016

One of our local market stalls is run by an Indian family. And because of that, they seem to have a never ending supply of okra most of ... Read More >>

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