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Give me red…Red Velvet Cake Roll
I’ve have always wanted to make a red velvet cake (RVC) for as long as I can remember. It scared me (!)….like so many other people around the globe… It was only last week I lost my red velvet virginity – I seem to be losing my virginity a lot these days. Red Velvet cake…
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Is Your Salad Making You Fat?
Salad…whether you love it or hate it, you need to be aware that salad is not always a nutritious and healthy option. Don’t get me wrong, I love salads and eat them all the time. They can be good for you but, depending on what you put in and on them, salads can also be…
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Apple Tart
Who says British food is bland and boring? If you’ve ever tasted in the morning apple tart with vanilla (or cinnamon) ice cream,well, then you know the fallacy of that statement. If you want to make a very quick (and yummy) apple tart ,look no farther than the freezer section of your grocery store- Tesco…
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Spinach Balls
Because sometimes it’s nice to recreate a favourite restaurant dish at home lets try these spinach balls form one of our favourite Carluccio Restaurant dishes – Penne Giardiniera – pasta with courgette and plenty of chilli and garlic, topped with deep fried spinach and parmesan balls, known in Italian as polpettine di spinaci. Okay, so…
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Avocado Crab Dip
I especially love this cold crab dip, made with avocados as a base. I remember spreading this on a turkey sandwich once. Sublime. Start with two bruised, pitiful looking avocados. But only if you want to be like me. If you don’t want to be like me, use nice, lovely avocados. Pit them and scoop…
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Albariño
Albariño Wine Guide: The Crisp Spanish White That Thinks It’s on Holiday If wines had personalities, Albariño would be that effortlessly cool friend who shows up to brunch in sunglasses, orders oysters, and somehow makes it all look easy. Fresh, zesty, and just a little bit salty (in a good way), Albariño has quietly become…
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Barbera
This is probably the first red wine anyone drinks in an Italian restaurant or pizza place. That’s because it can be cheap and very cheerful. The red, juicy fruit and the low tannins are appealing, while the firm acidity is a positive advantage with rich and fatty foods like cheeses and salamis. Barbera’s home is…
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Cajun Chicken Pasta
This is an exceedingly yummy, decadent pasta dish with chicken, vegetables, and lots and lots of scrumptious carbs. It’s a cinch to throw together, and if you don’t have prepared Cajun spice in your cabinet, you can just throw a few spices together to make your own combination. Different Cajun spice mixtures use different combinations…
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Beef Fajita Nachos
Oh dear. These are good. These are very, very good. Flank steak marinated in chipotle, lime, garlic, and cilantro is used not for fajitas, as one might expect flank steak marinated in chipotle, lime, garlic, and cilantro to be used for…but for fajita nachos, a nice, unexpected twist. Make these for the Super Bowl! Serve…
