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Ismat Awan

Ismat Awan

Ismat Awan is Sydney-based multimedia culinary creative who blends her cultural heritage with modern cooking techniques. She works across a number of food publications and brands. She's on Instagram as @MadeByIsmat

Latest by Ismat Awan

  • This sunny mango and coconut pie is easy and delicious

    A crowd-pleasing summer dessert that makes the most of mango season. It's an easy, adaptable recipe that can be made vegan.

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    Photo shows A whole mango, coconut and cream pie topped with toasted coconut flakes on a bench with a yellow and white gingham tea towel.A whole mango, coconut and cream pie topped with toasted coconut flakes on a bench with a yellow and white gingham tea towel.

  • A chicken and lentil tray bake with just 10 minutes of prep

    Juicy charred chicken bakes on top of creamy tinned lentils in an easy meal that leaves very little washing up.

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    Photo shows A rectangular baking tray with spiced chicken thighs roasted on top of lentils. It's topped with dill and lemon wedges.A rectangular baking tray with spiced chicken thighs roasted on top of lentils. It's topped with dill and lemon wedges.

  • These maple and date bites are a light take on caramel slice

    Inspired by the classic caramel slice, these sweet bites are a little treat you can enjoy any time of day. Made with chocolate, dates and tahini, they happen to be gluten-free and can be made vegan too.

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    Photo shows A stack of maple, chocolate and date squares on a chopping board.A stack of maple, chocolate and date squares on a chopping board.

  • Spring veggies are the star of this easy, one-pot orzo

    This easy lemon orzo packed with lots of spring vegetables, from asparagus to sugar snap peas.

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    Photo shows Dutch oven pot with spring vegetable orzo, topped with dill and generous dollops of pest.Dutch oven pot with spring vegetable orzo, topped with dill and generous dollops of pest.

  • This loaded dal soup with sticky chicken is ready in 30 minutes

    Enjoy this creamy red lentil dal with a twist. It's a quick and easy soup topped with tender, sticky chicken and a chopped salad.

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    Photo shows A bowl of creamy red lentil soup on a table, topped with sticky chicken, chopped tomatoes , cucumber and herbs.A bowl of creamy red lentil soup on a table, topped with sticky chicken, chopped tomatoes , cucumber and herbs.
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