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Carrot Cake Recipe
The hardest part of any friendship is when it’s time to say goodbye. Didn’t know how to say goodbye to my leaving colleague and every day coffee mate Mr Wen so I set my sights on a carrot cake in his honour. So in a way I should call this recipe Mr Wen’s Carrot Cake ( Mr 文 萝卜糕).…
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Valentines Banana Caramel Cream Dessert
A few weeks ago I was laying in bed late at night, dreaming up the creation I have for you today. Mind you, it’s nothing all that ground breaking… but it sure is delicious! A layer of rich pastry cream, fresh bananas, whipped cream, caramel sauce, and a graham cracker crust. Each element is pretty tasty on it’s own,…
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Valentines Strawberry Cheesecake Mousse
Today’s recipe is pretty, pink, and delicious! If you like cheesecake (even a little), you are likely going to love this! This Valentines Strawberry Cheesecake Mousse is light and fluffy, sweet (but not overwhelming), and has a deliciously light cream cheese flavor. Contrary to other recipes I am adding fresh fruit puree to the mixture, (instead of…
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Stuffed Peppers Recipe
Ingredients: 4 bell peppers (any color) Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 4 teaspoons olive oil 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 small onion, chopped 8 ounces 90-percent lean ground beef 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 2…
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Lemon-Garlic Shrimp and Grits
INGREDIENTS: 3/4 cup instant grits Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese 3 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 1/4 pounds medium shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails intact 2 large cloves garlic, minced Pinch of cayenne pepper (optional) Juice of 1/2 lemon, plus wedges for serving 2 tablespoons roughly chopped fresh parsley…
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Gorgonzola
Gorgonzola is a famous blue cheese originating in Italy, with a distinctive smell which many liken to old shoes. It is part of an illustrious family of blue cheeses, which are formed when ambient moulds infiltrate curing cheeses. Today, it is inoculated directly with the mold spores, to guarantee that the cheese is colonised by the right mold. The…
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Russian Salad
When it comes to iconic salads, Russian Salad, also known as Olivier Salad, stands as a testament to the harmonious fusion of flavours and textures. Originating in the 19th century in Russia, this salad has become a global favourite, gracing tables at festive occasions and family gatherings alike. Combining a medley of ingredients that come…
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Christmas Chocolate Roll with Fresh Cherries
“Silent night! Holy night! All is calm, all is bright round yon Virgin Mother and Child, Holy infant so tender and mild, sleep in Heavenly peace! sleep in Heavenly peace!” This is a chocolate roll that you will get many raves about. Keep this recipe handy because I am afraid you will be asked…
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FOCACCIA WITH STUFFED TOMATOES (FOCACCIA AI POMODOR)
Learn how to make the traditional Italian focaccia recipe: this savoury baked treat is served with anchovy-stuffed cherry tomatoes Ingredients: Flour 400 g + some for the work surface Salt 2,5 ml Yeast ½ cube, 21 g Olive oil 50 ml Cherry tomatoe 300 g Anchovy fillets preserved in oil, 1 small jar Capers 30-45 ml Butter As needed, for the baking tray…
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KNOW YOUR CHAMPAGNE BOTTLE: SECRETS BEHIND
Want to know why a Champagne bottle is different than any other? Discover how this precious drink is stored and find out how to take out the cork in style As you raise a glass to celebrate Christmas or New Year, you might think the only difference between a bottle of wine and a bottle of champagne is…
