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Crunchy Tomato Salad with Pea Sprouts

Crunchy Tomato Salad with Pea Sprouts by Blackswan

This was the 13-Course BBQ Menu for my party, and the tomato salad was one of the appetizers. Topped with Chopped Onions and drenched in a Japanese Sesame Dressing, this is a no-fuss recipe and extremely refreshing.

1 vote
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Rilakkuma Inari Age Potluck Bento Fun Party Food

Rilakkuma Inari Age Potluck Bento Fun Party Food by Blackswan

Are you also a fan of Rilakkuma (リラックマ), the cute Japanese teddy bear? Party food need not be boring, it's not just kids that will appreciate fun food. You too, can create appetizing and colourful food that will entice your guests.

1 vote
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Screaming For Frozen Desserts, Lemon Sorbet!

Screaming For Frozen Desserts, Lemon Sorbet! by Blackswan

The Lemon Myrtle in this recipe, combined with the sweetness & sourness of the sorbet, was ethereal. A pinch of the scented herb from Gryphon Tea gives this dessert an exotic feel, perfect for the festive season & leaves you yelling for more!

1 vote
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Reunion Dinner - Bountiful Goldfish Salad (年年有余)

Reunion Dinner - Bountiful Goldfish Salad (年年有余) by Blackswan

This is my 1st attempt creating this Bountiful Goldfish Salad. Nian Nian You Yu (年年有余) symbolizes abundance though the year. The character 余 (Yu) is the homophone of 鱼 (Yu). Hence, fish was used to highlight this Chinese New Year dish.

1 vote
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Funky Chilled Century Egg Tofu

Funky Chilled Century Egg Tofu by Blackswan

Happy 2011, everyone! Let's celebrate the New Year with these cold appetizers, which marked the beginning of our first course on X’mas Eve.

1 vote
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Have A Glass Of “Unbeetable” Juice!

Have A Glass Of “Unbeetable” Juice! by Blackswan

Of late, Chefs in top restaurants have been serving these bloody Beets. I read about the many benefits of Beetroots - rich in the nutrient betaine, which is important for cardiovascular health, blah, blah, blah. Because of this, I’ve tried forcing it down my throat but I simply dislike the taste – be it French, Italian or Asian…

2 votes
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Poppy Seed Soup

Poppy Seed Soup by Brett Ede

1 vote
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Creamy caramel BUTTERSCOTCH ice-cream

Creamy caramel BUTTERSCOTCH ice-cream by Foodessa

No ice-cream machine needed. I don't get more set in my ways than choosing my luscious ‘lickables‘. I will almost always choose the bold flavours of chocolate, espresso and caramel or a blend of similars over and above any fruit flavoured ice-cream. For a complete dedicated post...refer to:…

1 vote
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1-2-3 easy Frozen CHOCOLATE MOUSSE

1-2-3 easy Frozen CHOCOLATE MOUSSE by Foodessa

This dessert has the silky smoothness of a rich CHOCOLATE GELATO. This is an incredibly crowd pleasing decadent frozen confection.

2 votes
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Balsamic Green Bean Salad

Balsamic Green Bean Salad by Mary Shaldibina

I prepared this salad on thanksgiving evening, and everybody liked it! The tangy flavors and crunch of this eye-appealing side complement any special meal or holiday potluck. Also, the best part is that you can prepare it ahead.

3 votes
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