Chef Paul Lillakas

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BBQ Chicken Wings

April 25, 2026

BBQ Chicken Wings: I bake them 20 minutes first, and suddenly the glaze clings like it means business

There is a particular pleasure in a tray of lacquered chicken wings emerging from the oven, their edges burnished, their skin...

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Chicken Stroganoff

April 25, 2026

Chicken Stroganoff: ready in 25 minutes, and the sauce turns so smooth it almost feels unfair

There is a particular pleasure in a recipe that feels generous without asking very much of you. This Chicken Stroganoff is...

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Wood-Fired Pepperoni Pizza

April 25, 2026

Wood-Fired Pepperoni Pizza: this 3-minute trick stops the pepperoni from drying out and makes it curl perfectly

Few things in the culinary world evoke the same sense of comfort and indulgence as a perfectly made pizza. The classic...

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Truffle Mushroom Risotto

April 25, 2026

Truffle Mushroom Risotto: I stir for 18 minutes, then add one final touch that makes it feel wildly expensive

Risotto is one of those timeless dishes that manages to feel both comforting and elegant at the same time. It is...

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Chicken Biryani

April 25, 2026

Chicken Biryani: I changed the layering once and the rice stayed separate, fragrant, and worth every minute

Chicken Biryani is one of those dishes that instantly brings comfort, celebration, and irresistible aroma to the table. It is rich,...

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Special Veg Burger

April 25, 2026

Special Veg Burger: I chill the patties for 15 minutes and they turn crisp outside instead of collapsing in the pan

There’s something irresistibly satisfying about biting into a freshly prepared veg burger with a perfectly crisp patty, soft toasted buns, fresh...

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Paneer Tikka Platter

April 25, 2026

Paneer Tikka Platter: I marinate it for 30 minutes and people think it came straight from a tandoor

Paneer Tikka is one of India’s most loved appetizers and a dish that instantly brings warmth, colour, aroma, and celebration to...

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Grilled Chicken Steak

April 25, 2026

Grilled Chicken Steak: this one pan trick gives it those restaurant-style edges in under 20 minutes

There is a particular pleasure in cutting into a well-cooked chicken steak: the lightly crisped edges, the burnished surface, the tender...

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Thai Green Curry

April 25, 2026

Veg Thai Green Curry: I add one ingredient at the very end and the whole bowl tastes brighter in 25 minutes

There is a particular kind of comfort in a bowl of Thai green curry: the warmth of coconut milk, the perfume...

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Creamy Alfredo Pasta

April 25, 2026

Creamy Alfredo Pasta: I stir in one extra ingredient and the sauce stays silky for 20 full minutes

There is a particular kind of pleasure in a bowl of Alfredo pasta when it is made properly: the sauce clings...

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