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Hello! Welcome to Dontmissmyplate.

Thank you for visiting my website! I'm Maxine, a food blogger, home cook, travel enthusiast, and lover of food and culture. I’m passionate about fusion cuisine, a style of cooking that blends ingredients and techniques from different countries, regions, and traditions.

My approach is influenced by both Southern African and American cooking, shaped by my life experiences and reflected in the diversity of my recipes. I also focus on farm-to-table cooking, using fresh, seasonal ingredients sourced locally whenever possible. I believe food tastes best when it’s in season and close to its origin.

Travel plays a big role in how I cook and create. I love sharing my food adventures, from what I’ve eaten to where to eat, while discovering new flavors, cultures, and techniques that continue to inspire me.

I hope this space feels helpful and inspiring. Whether you're in the mood for something familiar or ready to try something new, you’ll find plenty to explore here. Happy cooking!

Dontmissmyplate: Easy, Unique Recipes + Cooking Tips
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Duck Breast with Mashed Cauliflower, Mushrooms and Asparagus
Jan 21

Jan 21 Duck Breast with Mashed Cauliflower, Mushrooms and Asparagus

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Dinner
Red Wine Cream Sauce with Rigatoni Pasta and Shiitake Mushrooms
Jan 16

Jan 16 Red Wine Cream Sauce with Rigatoni Pasta and Shiitake Mushrooms

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Vegetarian, Pasta
Oxtail and Butternut Stew
Jan 4

Jan 4 Oxtail and Butternut Stew

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African-Inspired
Baked Pecan-Crusted Cod with Brussels Sprouts, Squash and Champagne Vinaigrette
Dec 1

Dec 1 Baked Pecan-Crusted Cod with Brussels Sprouts, Squash and Champagne Vinaigrette

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Seafood
Homemade Falafel Salad with Sesame Tahini Dressing
Nov 10

Nov 10 Homemade Falafel Salad with Sesame Tahini Dressing

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Vegetarian
Pumpkin Alfredo and Roasted Mushrooms with Sage Butter
Nov 2

Nov 2 Pumpkin Alfredo and Roasted Mushrooms with Sage Butter

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Pasta, Vegetarian
Spicy Roasted Butternut and Peanut Soup
Oct 28

Oct 28 Spicy Roasted Butternut and Peanut Soup

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African-Inspired, Vegetarian
Burrata, Melon,  and Prosciutto Galette
Oct 7

Oct 7 Burrata, Melon, and Prosciutto Galette

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Lunch, Dinner
Island Herb Coconut Pan-Seared Salmon
Sep 12

Sep 12 Island Herb Coconut Pan-Seared Salmon

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Caribbean-Inspired, Seafood
Matapa (Shrimp and Kale in Coconut Milk and Peanut Butter)
Aug 13

Aug 13 Matapa (Shrimp and Kale in Coconut Milk and Peanut Butter)

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African-Inspired
Goat Chorizo Samosas with Tomato Mango Chutney
Jul 27

Jul 27 Goat Chorizo Samosas with Tomato Mango Chutney

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African-Inspired
Pork Chops, Purple Peppers, and Peaches with Wine Sauce
Jul 14

Jul 14 Pork Chops, Purple Peppers, and Peaches with Wine Sauce

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Dinner, Lunch
Fried Pumpkin Flowers
Jul 12

Jul 12 Fried Pumpkin Flowers

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African-Inspired, Vegetarian
Pineapple Chow Black Seabass with Salsa
Jul 8

Jul 8 Pineapple Chow Black Seabass with Salsa

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Caribbean-Inspired, Seafood
Double Chocolate Hazelnut and Aero Mint Ice Cream with Shortbread (No-Churn)
Jul 1

Jul 1 Double Chocolate Hazelnut and Aero Mint Ice Cream with Shortbread (No-Churn)

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Dessert, African-Inspired
Coconut Salmon Chowder
Jun 25

Jun 25 Coconut Salmon Chowder

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Seafood
Lentil and Mushroom Salisbury 'Steak’
Jun 19

Jun 19 Lentil and Mushroom Salisbury 'Steak’

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Vegetarian, Vegan, Dinner, Lunch
Grilled Apricots with Honey and Walnuts
Jun 9

Jun 9 Grilled Apricots with Honey and Walnuts

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Dessert
Fried Avocado and Roasted Sweet Potato Tacos
May 5

May 5 Fried Avocado and Roasted Sweet Potato Tacos

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Vegetarian
Red Wine Glazed Lamb Chops With Asparagus Pea Salad
Apr 15

Apr 15 Red Wine Glazed Lamb Chops With Asparagus Pea Salad

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Dinner
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