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Piccolo Caprese picks with quick basil aioli Recipe: Piccolo Caprese picks with quick basil aioli
Piccolo Caprese picks with quick basil aioli
Be sure to purchase ciliegine mozzarella balls -- these are the tiny cherry-sized ones. ingredients aioli 2 teaspoons minced fresh garlic 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh basil 1/3 cup high-quality mayonnaise, such as best foods or hellmann’s 1/4 cup...
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Vietnamese shrimp pops with peanut sauce Vietnamese shrimp pops with peanut sauce
Vietnamese shrimp pops with peanut sauce
Serves: 4 to 6 prep time: 30 minutes chilling time: 30 minutes to 1 hour way to grill: direct high heat (450° to 550°f) grilling time: 4 to 6 minutes special equipment: bamboo skewers, soaked in water for at least 30 minutes sauce 1 cup unsweetened coconut milk, stirred...
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Stuffed Cornish game hen for two Stuffed Cornish game hen for two
Stuffed Cornish game hen for two
I like to refer to this recipe as a mini thanksgiving—if you’re missing all the flavors of turkey day, but want it to be manageable for two, this is your meal . ingredients 2 cornish game hens (1 1/4 pounds each) 2 teaspoons olive oil, plus more for the hens 1/4 cup yellow onion,...
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Double fudge chocolate cupcakes Recipe: Double fudge chocolate cupcakes
Double fudge chocolate cupcakes
My husband says these cupcakes make him feel as though he is five years old again. they have an amazing deep chocolate flavour and they freeze well. for an old-fashioned effect, swirl the icing on top of the cupcakes; for a more modern look, pipe it. you can bake the batter in two deep...
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Fresh coconut layer cake Recipe: Fresh coconut layer cake
Fresh coconut layer cake
Makes 8–10 servings all-purpose (plain) flour for dusting 3 cups (9 oz/280 g) sifted cake (soft-wheat) flour 2 tsp baking powder 1 tsp salt 1 cup (8 oz/250 g) unsalted butter, at room temperature 2 cups (1 lb/500 g) granulated sugar 4 large eggs, separated 1 cup (8 fl oz/250 ml) canned...
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Steel-cut oatmeal with orange marmalade and toasted pecans Steel-cut oatmeal with orange marmalade and toasted pecans
Steel-cut oatmeal with orange marmalade and toasted pecans
Also known as irish or scottish oatmeal, steel-cut oatmeal, takes longer to cook than rolled oats or instant oatmeal, but its nutty flavor and chewy texture are well worth the time. this version, topped with orange marmalade and toasted pecans, is very tasty and is packed with healthy vitamins....
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Slow-roasted root vegetables Slow-roasted root vegetables
Slow-roasted root vegetables
Colourful and tasty root vegetables —carrots, turnips, parsnips, and potatoes—slow-roasted in butter and olive oil, make a beautiful and hearty accompaniment to almost any winter dish. ingredients 2 tbsp. unsalted butter 3 tbsp. olive oil 4 carrots , peeled, trimmed, and cut into...
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Greek salsa with pita crisps Recipe: Greek salsa with pita crisps
Greek salsa with pita crisps
Since this is best made right before serving, have everything ready in the fridge then mix it at the last minute. greek salsa ingredients 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 1/2 teaspoons red wine vinegar 2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano 1/4 cup...
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Crisp seedy cracker bread Recipe: Crisp seedy cracker bread
Crisp seedy cracker bread
Truly an ancient form of bread, even without yeast, these crackling crackers add pizzazz to a bread basket. as you might imagine, they pair up beautifully with dips and spreads – and cheeses, too! ingredients 3 3/4 cups all-purpose flour 1 tsp salt 1 1/2 cups water 1 egg white,...
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Chocolate Valentine's Day cookies Recipe: Chocolate Valentine's Day cookies
Chocolate Valentine's Day cookies
A friend was visiting from san francisco. it was valentine's day weekend, and she had just found out her sweetheart was sweet on someone else. so we decided to bake our way through the romantic holiday and eat every last crumb. what better way to begin than with a dark-chocolate shortbread...
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Valentine's Day menu Valentine's Day menu
Valentine's Day menu
As much of this easy-to-prepare menu contains foods with aphrodisiac qualities, this dinner may well be a prelude to what james calls "dancing beneath the midnight moon." foods with heat, such as chilies, set the mood by stimulating your heartbeat, and chocolate is purported to arouse passion....
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Christmas recipes Christmas recipes
Christmas recipes
Christmas appetizer recipes pistachio and chive goat cheese on puff pastry wafers this assortment of cheeses on wafer make a good light snack before your christmas dinner. crispy bacon-wrapped stuffed dates bring a little spanish flavour to your night with this christmas recipe....
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Szechuan shrimp chow mein Recipe: Szechuan shrimp chow mein
Szechuan shrimp chow mein
This noodle recipe, by the renowned southeast asian food authority sri owen, maximizes flavors, colors, and textures, and is also extremely easy to make. "i have been asked many times why i have never put a chow mein recipe in any of my books. chow mein simply means 'fried noodles,' so evidently...
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Walnut stars Recipe: Walnut stars
Walnut stars
This cookie dough is conveniently made in a food processor, just as you might make pastry dough. the stars have a delicate crunch and lovely earthy-nutty flavour from toasted walnuts. (using toasted nuts is important, so don’t skip this step!) the chocolate drizzle is icing on the cake . ....
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Raw artichoke salad Recipe: Raw artichoke salad
Raw artichoke salad
The idea of a raw artichoke may not appeal to most people, who think of only cooked globe artichokes or perhaps marinated artichoke hearts, but when the vegetables are fresh and in season in the early spring, they are magnificent sliced very thin and dressed with olive oil and good balsamic....
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Cold weather potato chowder with caraway cheese Recipe: Cold weather potato chowder with caraway cheese
Cold weather potato chowder with caraway cheese
Ingredients 4 slices (4 ounces) bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces 1/2 cup chopped onion 1/2 cup diced celery 1 pound red-skin potatoes, scrubbed but not peeled, cut into 1/2-inch dice 1 tablespoon minced garlic 2 cups chicken stock 2 cups whole milk 1 cup (4 ounces) havarti cheese with caraway...
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Ribollita: The Tuscan minestrone Ribollita: The Tuscan minestrone
Ribollita: The Tuscan minestrone
Traditionally, the tuscan-style minestrone is made on one day, then the leftover soup is reheated the next and thickened with chunks of day-old crusty italian bread or served over thick slices of toasted bread, which soften in the broth and absorb the delicious vegetable seasonings. there are...
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Lemon cheesecake bars Recipe: Lemon cheesecake bars
Lemon cheesecake bars
A middle cream cheese layer makes these a change – for the better – from the usual lemon squares. ingredients 4 eggs 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar 2 tbsp finely grated lemon rind 1/2 cup lemon juice 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 1 tsp baking powder 1 tbsp icing sugar ...
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Pennette with pancetta and peas Recipe: Pennette with pancetta and peas
Pennette with pancetta and peas
Pennetti is small penne, or tubular pasta. i like it here because the peas and small pieces of pancetta in the simple sauce cling to the little noodles when the final dish is enriched with a generous dose of butter and grated cheese. this is easy pasta cooking at its best. ingredients...
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Peach melba Recipe: Peach melba
Peach melba
A sublime and classic dessert that belies its simplicity. serve in pretty stemmed glasses or tumblers for a refined presentation accompanied by almond shortbread. this dessert should be reserved for juicy, ripe in-season peaches, but if for some reason they aren't as flavorful as you'd like,...
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Tuna Siciliana Recipe: Tuna Siciliana
Tuna Siciliana
On a trip to palermo, sicily, i tasted a lot of fish dishes flavored with some of the traditional flavors of the island: fennel, orange, chiles, basil, and sea salt. when you make this dish, buy high-quality tuna, which can be bluefin, yellowfin, or bigeye tuna as long as it’s as fresh as can...
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Rustic California walnut torte Recipe: Rustic California walnut torte
Rustic California walnut torte
The nutty flavour of walnut meringue floats atop layers of cloudy-soft cream. for a festive alternative, replace the berries with mandarin orange segments. ingredients meringue: 2 cups (500 ml) california walnut pieces, toasted 1-2/3 cups (400 ml) superfine sugar, divided...
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Traditional challah Recipe: Traditional challah
Traditional challah
The jewish sabbath meal is traditionally graced with challah – a braided egg bread. for the jewish new year, the challah is shaped into a crown, with the addition of raisins as an extra guarantee of a special and lucky year. ingredients 2 tsp granulated sugar 1/2 cup ...
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Classic apple pie Recipe: Classic apple pie
Classic apple pie
On thanksgiving weekend the village at blue mountain, ont., fills with the fragrance of freshly baked apple pies. for this quintessential apple pie contest, bakers from this apple-growing region that rings georgian bay carry their pies -- double crust, single crust, lattice top, streusel and...
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Double chocolate hazelnut biscotti Recipe: Double chocolate hazelnut biscotti
Double chocolate hazelnut biscotti
These long and elegant biscotti are superb to dunk in espresso or enjoy with your favourite latte. you can dip into or drizzle with melted white or bittersweet chocolate. ingredients 1 cup hazelnuts 1 1/3 cups granulated sugar 2/3 cup butter 2 eggs 1 tsp vanilla 2 cups all-purpose...
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