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Blackberry cake

posted August 04, 2009 in Snacksgiving

When I picked up a basket of blackberries this weekend, I was thinking more on the lines of blackberry coulis drizzled over an angel food cake, pancake, or just about anything sweet. But while I was grocery shopping, I saw this new ad showing a cup o (read full article)

Carrot Cake

posted August 02, 2009 in Dil Se..

This month's Sweet and Simple Bakes recipe is Carrot Cake. Initially, I was skeptical to try it because I have never tried adding any vegetables in cakes so far. But, I would say, this is one of the best cakes I have ever baked. It is packed with car (read full article)

Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting~Sweet and Simple Bake!

posted August 01, 2009 in The Goddess\'s Kitchen

I present to you my offering for this month’s Sweet and Simple Bake! I was over the moon when Rosie presented us with my favourite carrot cake recipe. I have baked this amazing carrot cake many times and it never fails me. It is always a big hit wi (read full article)

Jamaican Jerk Chicken

posted July 31, 2009 in Hilton Chefs

This recipe of a typical Jamaican meal, was brought to us by Michael Dannecker, Executive Chef at Rose Hall Resort & Spa, a Hilton Resort in Montego Bay, Jamaica.... who, by the way, is our featured chef of the month. He learned this recipe when (read full article)

Asparagus and Bacon Quiche

posted July 14, 2009 in Yum in Tum

We bought some lovely asparagus the other day, which ordinarily I would either saute or roast. I've really been craving a quiche, however, so I thought I'd make one really quickly. The lovely thing about quiche is that even though it seems fancy, it' (read full article)

Pancetta Stuffed Shells with Asiago Cheese and Spinach

posted June 30, 2009 in Feeding the Ravenous Horde

Here is another one I found on the Everyday Italian. This one is absolutely spectacular!! It's not hard to make. About 1/2 hour prep and 1/2 hour baking. It is a very rich dish and a little goes a long way on the palette.Another family favourit (read full article)

Hot Pasta Salad

posted May 26, 2009 in Yum in Tum

Okay, I lied. This isn't really a pasta salad. I just couldn't think of another name. It seems I kind of spaced bringing two bags of salad, some radishes, a pound of feta (!!!!) and a few other things to our camping trip. Oops. Sadly, I also forgot s (read full article)

Snickerdoodles

posted May 16, 2009 in The Goddess\'s Kitchen

After his two days away I had to bake something for hubby’s return and had promised him cookies. I received my inspiration whilst browsing through blogs when I stumbled on these Snickerdoodles at Living with a Boy blog (check out her Snickerdoodles (read full article)

Gnocchi Piedmontaise with Basil and Pine Nut Pesto

posted January 01, 1970 in Chilli and Chocolate

Here's a great recipe for gnocchi Piedmontaise, submitted by one of our newest members. Thanks Sarah! Serves 4 Ingredients: For the Gnocchi: 150g warm mashed potato 1 egg yolk 15g unsalted butter 55g plain flour Maldon sea salt Freshly ground blac (read full article)

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