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2 months ago | 
tablemagazine.com | Abdul Rafay |Kevin Hermann
Cured salmon salad is a great way to enjoy the health benefits of both salmon and vegetables. We used this recipe as part of our end of summer party, where we celebrated the last gasp of sunlight for outdoor gatherings before the days get shorter. Salmon season is early summer to late fall, so mid-September is still within the timeframe to get some top-quality fresh-caught salmon. When it comes to picking out a fish, luckily, human intuition and your five senses can tell you if a cut is a no-go.
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2 months ago | 
tablemagazine.com | Abdul Rafay |Kevin Hermann
This is the perfect soup for those months in fall and spring when you think it’s still a little too warm for soup season, but you nonetheless need something warm and comforting. We served it at our end of summer party on one of the last warm evenings of September. Curry Squash Soup will warm you up just enough, like the soup equivalent of a light jacket or sweater.
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2 months ago | 
tablemagazine.com | Abdul Rafay |Kevin Hermann
Want to enjoy chorizo, but don’t want to eat meat? No problem. This Vegan Chorizo Stuffed Napa Cabbage from our end of summer party has something for everyone in it. The harissa tomato sauce makes sure that you’re not skimping on the spices either. Making a meat replacement can be difficult, as you want to mirror the unique texture of meat without the real thing. We’ve used Impossible meat (typically made of soy protein, coconut oil, sunflower oil, and potato protein).
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2 months ago | 
tablemagazine.com | Abdul Rafay |Kevin Hermann
This apple pudding cake from Chef Kevin Hermann was the dessert course in our celebratory end-of-summer dinner. It’s perfect for celebrating the cooler temperatures, as it makes the most of the beginning of apple season (starting in September). Ease into fall by realizing that even as the temperatures get chillier, there’s still an abundance of delicious produce to enjoy before winter comes, including apples.
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2 months ago | 
tablemagazine.com | Abdul Rafay |Kevin Hermann
This Prosciutto and Sourdough is the perfect recipe for any gathering. It’s shareable, durable, and has two classic crowd-pleasers: meat and carbs. For our end of summer party, we also added apple butter to the bread for an bit of extra sweet decadence. You can choose to omit that for simpler preparation, if you’d like, but we think this Prosciutto and Sourdough is worth the wait.
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2 months ago | 
tablemagazine.com | Abdul Rafay |Kevin Hermann
This Moroccan Spiced Lamb recipe was a part of our end-of-summer party to celebrate the last warm evening of the year, but its spices can also be a warming ingredient for the cold months. The coriander yogurt sauce and olive tapenade are optional additions, but if you are making it for a big party, they’re great ways to balance the savory flavor of the lamb with acidity and tartness. Lamb is the most common meat in Morocco, usually eaten in a tagine with a wide selection of vegetables.
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Jan 24, 2025 | 
tablemagazine.com | Abdul Rafay |Veda Sankaran
Unleash a symphony of flavors with this tantalizing recipe for spicy Coconut Curry Mussels, a culinary adventure that will transport your taste buds to exotic shores. Picture plump mussels bathed in a fragrant broth infused with Madras curry powder, turmeric, and a shot of vodka, all harmonizing perfectly with the creamy richness of coconut milk.
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Jan 14, 2025 | 
medium.com | Abdul Rafay
The First and Last School DayAbdul Rafay·Follow4 min read·--Photo by Nancy Stapler on UnsplashJim entered the school’s main building. He was avoiding all and any eye contact. This was his way to stop panicking in crowded areas. The lobby was filled with students. Some were going through their lockers. Others were talking with their friends. Except for him no one else seemed too eager to find their class. As he looked around from one hallway to another he realized he had to ask someone for directions.
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Dec 17, 2024 | 
tablemagazine.com | Abdul Rafay
Get ready to indulge in a decadent and refreshing cocktail with our Chocolate Covered Cherry Homemade High Noon. This sophisticated libation makes sure you never have to buy a basic High Noon, White Claw, or any other hard seltzer again. It combines the fruity sweetness of raspberry blackberry vodka with the tartness of pure cherry juice and the creamy richness of dirty chocolate cream liqueur.
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Dec 10, 2024 | 
medium.com | Abdul Rafay
Abdul Rafay·Follow3 min read·--Most people believe that It is fine to be in the rat race. To follow the already established notions of success. It is a gamble. However, everything in life is a gamble if you think about it enough. What is to say the path you are following will not be a waste of time? Everyone desires connection. People love companionship, competition and being part of a community when they start their journey of finding meaning.
