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Slow Beer Braised Oxtail

Slow Beer Braised Oxtail by Karen Vivers

Slow and easy does it for this melt in the mouth meal.

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Mince Pies

Mince Pies by Karen Vivers

Not just for Christmas!

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Poached Salmon with Potato and Radish Salad

Poached Salmon with Potato and Radish Salad by Karen Vivers

Light and flavorsome, salmon poached in tasty liquor served with a potato salad with a twist!

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Apple Crumble

Apple Crumble by Karen Vivers

So easy to make, is this not just the best winter dessert!

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Braised Lamb Shanks with Shallots

Braised Lamb Shanks with Shallots by Karen Vivers

As the temperature drops outside, it heats up in the kitchen with this warming recipe.

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Lentil and Ham Soup

Lentil and Ham Soup by Karen Vivers

Home cooking at its best. Filling, warming, super tasty. The best soup to come home to on a Winter's evening

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Fig Chutney

Fig Chutney by Karen Vivers

Christmas preparations start today with this fabulous fig chutney. A great accompanyment to any cheese board or cold meat platter.

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Carrot Cake

Carrot Cake by Karen Vivers

A classic recipe that I just can't get enough off! This one has some crunch with the addition of walnuts.

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Strawberry and Almond Tartlets

Strawberry and Almond Tartlets by Karen Vivers

Bring out your inner baker with these scrumptious strawberry tartlets.

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Dutch Cookies: Speculaas

Dutch Cookies: Speculaas by Karen Vivers

After munching my way through literally kilo's of these biscuits in the almost 14 years that I've lived in Amsterdam, I thought it was about time, as, I suppose the culmination of my integration process to actually try to make them! And, surprise surprise, its really easy. The secret, as they say, is in the spices. First though, a…

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Ravioli Filled with Butternut Squash and served with Sage Butter

Ravioli Filled with Butternut Squash and served with Sage Butter by Karen Vivers

A classic autumnal recipe. This is a step by step guide to making your own delicious ravioli.

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Mac 'n' Very Veggie Cheese

Mac 'n' Very Veggie Cheese by Karen Vivers

There is something about it, isn’t there? Macaroni Cheese I mean. Something about the creaminess, the cheesiness, the warmness, the hominess, the sharing, the crusty, crunchy top. The way you can’t wait to eat it and burn your mouth on that first mouthful. The way you always eat a little too much, always more than you planned.…

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English Trifle

English Trifle by Karen Vivers

Classic English Chilled Dessert. So good that the Italians copied it and called it Tiramisu!

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Tiramisu

Tiramisu by Karen Vivers

No cookin' just chillin'

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Swiss Cheese Fondue

Swiss Cheese Fondue by Karen Vivers

Comforting and Creamy. This recipe is the best thing about winter!

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