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ROASTED DUCK LEG SERVED WITH MASHED POTATOES , CARROTS , AND FRESH HERBS (rosemary & thyme), FINISHED IN A RICH SAUCE .

Here’s a concise recipe to recreate it:

  1. Prep: Season 4 duck legs with salt, pepper, and a mix of thyme & rosemary.
  2. Sear: Heat a cast‑iron skillet, brown the duck legs skin‑side down for 5‑7 min, then flip.
  3. Roast: Transfer skillet to a 190 °C (375 °F) oven; cook 45‑60 min until tender and crispy.
  4. Veggies: In the same skillet, add baby carrots and roast alongside the duck.
  5. Mash: Boil potatoes, mash with butter & cream (add a pinch of nutmeg).
  6. Sauce: Deglaze skillet with red wine or stock, reduce to a glossy glaze; stir in a little butter.
  7. Serve: Plate mashed potatoes, top with duck leg and carrots, drizzle sauce, garnish with fresh rosemary/thyme.

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* – SALMON RICE STACK WITH AVOCADO,  SERVED WITH A SOY ‑BASED GLAZE AND SESAME SEEDS .

Here’s a basic recipe to make it:

  1. Ingredients (serves 1):
    • 100 g salmon fillet
    • ½ cup cooked sushi rice
    • ½ avocado, sliced
    • 2 tbsp soy sauce
    • 1 tbsp honey or brown sugar
    • 1 tsp sesame oil
    • 1 tsp sesame seeds (black & white)
    • Green onion or seaweed strips for garnish
    • Optional: ginger, garlic for marinade
  2. Preparation:
    • Mix soy sauce, honey, and sesame oil to make a glaze.
    • Marinate the salmon in half the glaze for 10–15 min.
    • Cook salmon in a hot pan or grill for 3–4 min each side, basting with remaining glaze.
    • Shape rice into a compact round using a mold or spoon.
    • Layer sliced avocado on the rice, then place the glazed salmon on top.
    • Sprinkle sesame seeds and drizzle extra glaze around the plate.
    • Garnish with shredded green onion or seaweed.

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GRILLED BEEF BURGERS AND BEEF SKEWERS WITH VEGETABLES (bell peppers, onions, tomatoes, and chili) GRILLED OVER OPEN GRILL .

A simple recipe for these grilled items is:

  1. Beef skewers:
    • Cut beef into 2–3 cm cubes.
    • Marinate with garlic, soy sauce, olive oil, salt, pepper (30 min).
    • Thread beef onto skewers alternating with onion, bell pepper, tomato.
    • Grill over medium‑high heat 8–10 min, turning until meat is cooked and veggies are charred.
  2. Grilled beef burgers:
    • Form beef patties (150–200 g each); season with salt & pepper.
    • Brush with oil and grill 4–5 min per side for medium doneness.
    • Sprinkle coarse salt on top while hot.
    • Serve with a sesame bun (as shown).

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* –  AVOCADO STUFFED WITH CRAB SALAD .

Here’s the basic recipe:

  1. Ingredients:
    • 2 ripe avocados, halved and pitted
    • 200 g imitation crab meat (or real crab), shredded
    • 2 tbsp mayonnaise or Greek yogurt
    • 1 tsp lemon juice
    • Fresh dill, chopped
    • Orange segments (optional)
    • Pomegranate seeds (for garnish)
    • Salt & pepper to taste
  2. Preparation:
    • Scoop out a little extra flesh from each avocado half to make room for filling.
    • Mix crab meat, mayonnaise, lemon juice, dill, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
    • Gently fold in orange segments if using.
    • Spoon the mixture into the avocado halves.
    • Top with a sprig of dill and pomegranate seeds.
  3. Serve: Serve chilled or at room temperature with lemon wedges on the side.

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