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Fruity Christmas Mini Cakes with Edible Toppers

Fruity Christmas Mini Cakes with Edible Toppers by Blackswan

Using Cranberry Juice and Pandan Leaves instead of food colouring, these cheery red and green Fruity Christmas Mini Cakes will put anyone in the festive mood.

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Fresh Orange Snowskin Mooncake with Sweet Corn Paste ( 香橙玉米冰皮月饼 )

Fresh Orange Snowskin Mooncake with Sweet Corn Paste ( 香橙玉米冰皮月饼 ) by Blackswan

Using Fresh Fruits, these Snowskin Mooncakes had my foodie friends went gaga last year during the Mid-Autumn Festival. They are in love with the Fu Lu Shou ( 福祿壽 ) mooncakes, representing the three gods of Prosperity ( Fu ), Status ( Lu ), and…

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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.

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Baileys Snowskin Mooncakes with Black Sesame Paste (百利酒冰皮月饼)

Baileys Snowskin Mooncakes with Black Sesame Paste (百利酒冰皮月饼) by Blackswan

Love liqueur desserts? Try your hands at making these Aromatic Baileys Snowskin Mooncakes with Black Sesame Paste (百利甜酒冰皮月饼) & impress your guest this Mid-Autumn Festival!

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Key Lime Pie

Key Lime Pie by Amos Miller

Too early for real, fresh fruit pies here - but Spring brings Key Limes, and that means unbaked Key Lime Pie with a slightly sweetened sour cream topping. I use pasteurized-in-the-shell eggs, so there is no issue with salmonella and I can move the pies from prep to cooler. Saves a load of time and makes a fabulous, flavorful,…

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A Grape Terrine with Moscato Wine

A Grape Terrine with Moscato Wine by Amos Miller

This is an elegant and very easy dish sure to impress and delight your guests. Moscato wine and lemon zest bring a sparkle to the dish that really enhances virtually any protein. This is vegan, vegetarian-friendly and totally gluten free. It's lovely dish to serve at a casual luncheon for friends, or a formal dinner. While…

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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.

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Non-bake Delicious Cheesecake

Non-bake Delicious Cheesecake by Blackswan

No fanciful kitchen equipments? No Fret. This is an easy-to-do non-bake Cheesecake that requires no electrical mixer or oven. Best of all, no baking experience needed! I was inspired by my wonderful friend J, who brought a Strawberry Cheesecake to my recent BBQ party & I decided to make one to celebrate my students’ graduation.

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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…

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When Only The Most Decadent Will Do. Aztec Chocolate Ice Cream. But Don't Stop There...

When Only The Most Decadent Will Do. Aztec Chocolate Ice Cream. But Don't Stop There... by kathy gori

There's an old saying, in fact there's a bunch of old sayings, "Leave well enough alone". "If it ain't broke don't fix it. "Let sleeping dogs lie". Those sayings have been honed down through the ages and really make a lot of sense when it comes to…

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