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For starters, you can opt for the healthy Thai-Style Crunchy Vegetable Salad, a colourful medley of vegetables that’s refreshing and also satisfying. The just-tossed salad is bright and crunchy, perfect with some grilled chicken or a sandwich.
Alternatively, get yourself a bowl of light Japanese Miso Soup to whet your appetite and warm your souls. You can customise your soup to your preference with shiitake mushrooms, clams or even chicken for extra flavours.
Thai-Style Crunchy Vegetable Salad
Photo by David Malosh for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Simon Andrews.
Japanese Miso Soup
Photo by Chris Simpson for The New York Times. Food stylist: Maggie Ruggiero. Prop stylist: Sophia Pappas.
Want a dinner you won’t forget? Try the Coconut Curry Fish! The golden hue and distinctive flavour makes it a favourite amongst the crowd. With the ingredients wonderfully complementing each other, it’s salty, savoury and sweet all at once.
Another great option for your weeknight dinner is the Garlicky Cashew Chicken. The highlight of this dish is the cashew sauce. It boasts a richness that even peanut satays cannot compare to. The unique flavour practically dances on your tongue and leave you longing for more.
No meal is complete without dessert. End your day on a sweet note with a slice of Swedish Almond Cake. The cake is moist, buttery and tender – a great way to treat yourself. Easy to make and beautiful in its simplicity, this cake is perfect for all your special occasions.
Prefer something with a zest? Don’t worry, we have just the cake for you. Try the Italian Lemon Ricotta Cake! A stellar dessert that is super smooth and creamy and absolutely delicious. The lemon and cheese combination is perfectly well balanced – one bite and it leaves you wanting for more.
Swedish Almond Cake
Photo by Sarah Anne Ward for The New York Times. Food stylist: Maggie Ruggiero. Prop stylist: Amy Elise Wilson.
Italian Lemon-Ricotta Cake
Photo by Grant Cornett for The New York Times. Food stylist: Maggie Ruggiero. Prop stylist: Theo Vamvounakis.
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