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Savory, Tinned Fish · April 5, 2024

Tinned Smoked Salmon with Crispy Rice and Sesame Sauce

Luscious smoked salmon meets crispy rice, bright watermelon radishes, tangy mandarins, and a velvety sesame sauce in this simple tinned fish recipe. This quick and delicious recipe comes together in just 20 minutes thanks to the smoked salmon, which is…

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Sweet · April 2, 2024

Sichuan Hot Honey Baklava

Tingly, spicy, crunchy, chewy, and nutty— this Chinese-American take on baklava is unlike anything you’ve tasted before. Cashew and black sesame filling is rolled in crispy phyllo before getting drenched in a Sichuan spiced hot honey. The typical Turkish pistachios…

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Savory, Tinned Fish · March 29, 2024

Marinated Mussel Salad

What tin of mussels should I use for this recipe? This recipe was made for the Fangst Limfjord Blue Mussels No. 1, which is flavored with dill and fennel seeds. The vegetables and fruits work well with the marinade from…

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Savory, Tinned Fish · March 28, 2024

Sardine Jumeokbap (Tinned Brisling Rice Balls)

Korean rice balls (jumeokbap) are the perfect for a lunch on the go or a picnic. They’re light, delicious and easy to make with the convenience of tender tinned sardines. Jumeokbap (주먹밥) translates to “fist rice”, and are often included…

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Savory, Tinned Fish · March 27, 2024

Mackerel Melt

A mackerel melt is like a tuna melt, only milder and richer. In this recipe nothing in the tin goes to waste, since the oil gets incorporated into a homemade mayonnaise. What tin of fish is best for this recipe?…

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Savory, Tinned Fish · March 26, 2024

Tinned Sardines and Crispy Rice with Eggs

Crispy bits of rice meet tender flakes of sardine and creamy eggs in this recipe for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. The tinned fish does the heavy lifting by perfuming the rice with spices and savory seafood flavor. While this recipe…

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Sweet · March 18, 2024

Eggs & Toast Ice Cream

Egg, as a flavor continues to be controversial, but give this ice cream a try and you might just change your mind. The egg flavor mainly comes from salted egg yolk, a buttery concentrated umami that doesn’t carry the sulphury…

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Savory, Tinned Fish · March 11, 2024

Spiced Garlic Tinned Fish Spaghetti

This 5-ingredient recipe takes just 20 minutes to make, perfect for weeknights and dinner parties alike. This tinned fish dish is inspired by the classic Italian pantry pasta: Spaghetti Aglio e Olio. Traditionally, Spaghetti Aglio e Olio is prepared with…

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Savory · March 6, 2024

2 Minute Marinated Cold Tofu

This two-minute tofu recipe is high protein and easy to make, perfect for a quick and healthy meal. No knives, no tools, and no heat required— simply assemble this tofu dish directly on the final plate.

Sweet · March 4, 2024

Brown Sugar Braised Squash with Candied Seeds

Braised squash has a custardy, luxurious texture in this simple yet elegant dessert. It’s perfect for when you don’t feel like turning on the oven or for those without one at all. How to braise squash The braise happens in…

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Savory · February 23, 2024

Sichuan Pig Ear Salad

Sichuan pig ear salad is a traditional Chinese dish doused in a spicy garlic sauce. It’s perfect as a cold appetizer or even packed in school lunches alongside rice or noodles. Don’t skimp on the chili oil in this one!…

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Savory, Tinned Fish · February 16, 2024

Tinned Octopus Aguachile Negro

This aguachile negro is tangy, spicy, refreshing, and easy to make. If you’re not already on board with tinned fish recipes you will be after this. Let’s face it, how many people know how to cook octopus? And if you…

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