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Stuffed grape leaves, known as dolmades, are one of the most  popular Greek recipes, although it is not exclusive because dolmas are also prepared in the surrounding countries. Preparing stuffed grape leaves is time consuming, but not difficult.

Satay can be considered Thai fast food. They can be eaten hot or cold, served as appetizer, buffet, snack, packed lunch or a main dish.

Surf and turf always offers the best of sea and land, fresh prawns and juicy steak in this case, made more appealing by the tangy beer sauce on the side. Serve with chunky oven fries.

Steaks grilled in the best South African tradition, served with grilled asparagus with orange and nutmeg Hollandaise, and cumin flavored chickpeas. This is not as challenging as it may seem as long as the orange juice reduction is ready in advance.

This is a very simple recipe that lets you cook your entire meal in the crock pot. And the good news is, you’re family will think you’re an amazing chef that slaved in the kitchen all day long. The only thing you probably want to add to this is a nice hot batch of Yorkshire puddings…and those are a snap to put together as well.

A sample of simple Cajun cooking. The Cajun notes come from the seasoning and the way flavors are combined.