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A calm learning space for home cooks to understand the why behind cooking, fermentation, & technique so you can cook with confidence, not guesswork.

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Roast Beetroot, Cashew & Cranberry Salad
Full recipe link below👇 Wholesome lunches don’t have to be complicated to taste incredible. Welcome back to Wholesome Lunches Made Simple! Recipe 3 in our 8-week series is here: Roast Beetroot, Cashew & Cranberry Salad. Earthy roasted beetroot meets fresh greens, carrot ribbons, creamy feta, toasted cashews, crunchy seeds, and sweet-tart dried cranberries — all tied together with a rich cranberry-balsamic dressing. 💡 Meal Prep Tip: Keep the dressing and crunchy toppers on the side to keep your greens crisp until lunch hour. Stay tuned for a new recipe each week! https://uscranberriesasean.com/roast-beetroot-cashew-cranberry-salad/ Want to join us for an online classes at The Commune Table Singapore and get certified - sign up in the Skool classroom or go to https://thecommunetable.com #USCranberries #WholesomeLunchesMadeSimple #CranberryRecipes #HealthyLunchIdeas #BeetrootSalad
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@Glen Hutsell I always recommend starting with the recipe as written, tasting it, and then adjusting to suit your own palate. Everyone perceives sweetness, acidity and saltiness differently, so there’s no single right answer. The idea is to understand how these flavours work together and gradually develop your own sense of balance.
🌶️ Turmeric Fish Bowl with Sambal Belacan
Another recipe from my Wholesome Lunches Made Simple series! This one has so many of my favorite flavors in one bowl — turmeric fish, with my homemade sambal belacan. But my favorite little twist is tossing dried cranberries through the warm brown rice. You get these lovely sweet-tart bursts that work so well with the spicy sambal and savory fish. Finish with roasted peanuts and a little sesame oil and you have such a satisfying lunch with plenty of flavor and texture. 👉 Full recipe: https://uscranberriesasean.com/turmeric-fish-sambal-belacan/ Give it a try and let me know what you think! ❤️
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@Glen Hutsell I like to add them to my rice cooker and let them sit in the warm cooked rice for a bit to soften before serving.
Lemongrass Chicken Banh Mi with Cranberry Do Chua
Full recipe for our Lemongrass Chicken Bánh Mì here - https://uscranberriesasean.com/lemongrass-chicken-banh-mi/ And that’s a wrap on our Wholesome Lunches Made Simple series🎉 For our 8th and final recipe, we’re making a Vietnamese-inspired Lemongrass Chicken Bánh Mì with a delicious cranberry twist! Think fragrant, juicy air-fried lemongrass chicken tucked into a crusty baguette, topped with a crunchy, tangy cranberry đồ chua made with carrots, daikon, crisp apples, fresh chilli and dried cranberries. Add some lettuce, cucumber, fresh coriander and a squeeze of lime, and you’ve got a sandwich that’s fresh, savoury, slightly sweet and packed with flavour! Who knew cranberries could be so versatile? From salads and rice bowls to wraps and sandwiches, we’ve explored 8 different ways to bring them into everyday meals. Which recipe from the series was your favourite? I’d love to know! ❤️ Save this one for your next lunch inspiration! #USCranberriesASEAN #BanhMi #CranberryRecipes #communetable #payalthakurani
How to shape Banh Mi or mini baguettes from your regular sourdough recipe?
🍞Sign up for our Sourdough 101 certificate course at The Commune Table Singapore on https://thecommunetable.com Why should you join? Whether you’re a complete beginner or have been struggling to get that perfect sourdough loaf, this course will help you understand the science and techniques behind successful sourdough baking ✅ Start from scratch – Learn to create, feed, maintain and troubleshoot your very own sourdough starter. ✅ Understand fermentation – Learn how temperature, hydration and timing affect your dough, so you’re not just blindly following a recipe. ✅ Master the techniques – From mixing and stretch-and-folds to bulk fermentation, shaping, scoring and baking beautiful loaves. ✅ Learn at your own pace – Step-by-step, pre-recorded video lessons you can watch from anywhere in the world. ✅ Get expert guidance – Ask questions, troubleshoot problems and learn directly from Chef Payal, a Le Cordon Bleu-trained baker. ✅ 3 months of course access – Plenty of time to revisit lessons, practise and perfect your technique. ✅ Certificate of completion – Earn your certificate when you successfully complete the course. The goal isn’t just to teach you how to bake one good loaf. It’s to give you the confidence to understand your dough and bake consistently, whatever your climate or kitchen conditions. 🌍 Open to students worldwide. 💬 Comment “SOURDOUGH” below and start your sourdough journey with us! 🌐 TheCommuneTable.com #SourdoughBread #SourdoughBaking #SourdoughForBeginners #communetable #payalthakurani
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How to shape Banh Mi or mini baguettes from your regular sourdough recipe?
Guo-Tie - pan-fried dumplings in 5 minutes!
Sign up for our online courses on https://thecommunetable.com or sign up in our Skool classroom! Choose from: 🥟 Traditional Chinese Dumplings – Learn to make authentic dumpling wrappers, delicious fillings, and master folding and cooking techniques. 🥟 Gluten-Free Dumplings – Make beautiful, delicate dumplings from scratch using gluten-free flours, with three delicious filling options. 🥢 Chinese Wok 101 – Master essential Chinese cooking techniques, from wok heat control and velveting to preparing restaurant-style Chinese dishes at home. What’s included in our courses? ✅ Step-by-step, pre-recorded video lessons ✅ Learn at your own pace, from anywhere in the world ✅ Detailed recipes, techniques and practical cooking tips ✅ Guidance from Chef Payal, professionally trained in Chinese cuisine with decades of experience ✅ Access to course discussion groups to ask questions and get support ✅ 3 months of access to revisit your lessons and practise ✅ Certificate of completion for eligible courses Whether you’re a complete beginner or looking to improve your Chinese cooking skills, there’s something for everyone. #ChineseCooking #ChineseDumplings #DumplingMaking #payalthakurani #communekitchen
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Guo-Tie - pan-fried dumplings in 5 minutes!
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Chef-educator teaching home cooks the why behind cooking—technique-driven sourdough, kombucha, and everyday food for real kitchen confidence.

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Joined Jan 15, 2026
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