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My Old-Fashioned Delicious Red Velvet CakeThe colorful history of red velvet cake recipe dates back to the 1940s. It is said that the recipe was actually discovered by accident when some vinegar fell into the cake batter, reacted with the cocoa in the cake, and gave a deep red color. Since then, many variations of the red velvet cake recipe from scratch have come up, but the… |
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Spicy Shrimp on SpinachWe made this as one of the dishes at our annual stay at the Koehler Winery near in Los Olivos near Santa Barbara. Everything we made was delicious, but this might have been my favorite. We served it as an appetizer, and everyone raved about it. It was extremely easy and quick and the presentation was beautiful. I made this with a… |
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Cheddar scalloped POTATO gratin simile DAUPHINOISVery high in flavour...very high on calorie reduction too! I’ve been trying desperately to replicate a 'Potato Dauphinois gratin'...The king of gratinées! After having made these scalloped potatoes...I think I’ve come darn close to realizing my simile version of this great dish. If I may...I'll call her the 'Queen' to her King… |
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FRENCH POTATOESI love this simple recipe. The smell of the fresh thyme reminds me of spring when they are cooking. These potatoes are also wonderful served with beef filets. Enjoy! |
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A Delectable Sweet Surprise a Chocolate Cake Made at HomeThere's something to be said about taking matters into your own hands and doing things yourself. Take this homemade chocolate cake recipe for instance. It's incredibly simple to create a delicious cake recipe at home, so why are so many people buying boxes of cake mix? Baking a cake from scratch can seem like a daunting, complicated… |
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Grilled Tuna Steaks over Arugula SaladI adapted this recipe from one in Cook's Illustrated and served it during a trip to San Luis Obispo with friends. The vinaigrette was fantastic and the technique for marinating the fennel bulb slices in the vinaigrette to soften it is definitely a keeper. You could try this with just about any fish with good results I think. I… |
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Pork Tenderloin With Red Wine Demi GlazeThis is a simple but elegant entree. Pork tenderloin pounded thin and combined with mushrooms, red wine and demi glaze. The stock is key to this dish. If you don't make your own you should. It makes all the difference and is not that difficult to make. Yes, it is rich. Eat occasionally and serve as a great dinner party entree.… |
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Batman – The Dark Knight CocktailDo you like superhero movies? Do you like cocktails? I suggest you to discover The Dark Knight Cocktail. A refreshing and fruity cocktail with Black vodka (wild berry flavored) and lemonade |
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Batman – The Dark Knight Rises CocktailIf you are a fan of "The Dark Knight Rises", the latest part of the trilogy by Christopher Nolan, here's a cocktail created especially for the occasion. This cocktail is based on cranberry juice, lemonade and vodka Eristoff Black. |
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Chocolate SouffleAfter having a yummy souffle on a cruise recently, I came back and started making them myself. This is the best I've found so far. A simple, delicious chocolate souffle. This is a dessert that everyone in your family is sure to enjoy. Try serving it with vanilla or coffee ice cream, or with whipped cream. |
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Mango Gateau with peaches and creamA Gateau is a French style sponge cake traditionally made with cream and may be a multilayered cake. I made this cake for a potluck at a friends place and everyone simply loved it... Its really simple and easy to make and the rest is your imagination :-) Inspiration is again from my friend , Ria's blog. |
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French Bread by Bread MachineThis recipe requires the French Bread setting on my bread machine, best suited for bread doughs low in fat and sugar; this results in a crisp crust and coarse, chewy exterior. (It is similar to the Whole Wheat setting though not identical.....but just might work.) However if neither are available on your machine you could use the… |
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Yummy Nutritious and Sugar Free DessertI was reading "Little Women" the other day where the family maid, Hannah, was preparing a cake recipe made from really obsolete ingredients. Afterwards, there was a scene where the four sisters: Meg, Jo, Beth and Amy were all tending their respective plots in their tiny garden of their small rented house. My train of thought switched… |
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Scallops in Scallion NestsThis is an attractive, flavorful dish, ideal as the first course for an elegant dinner. The scallions, which are cooked briefly in boiling water and served with a mustard sauce, are fantastic. I adapted this recipe from Jacques Pepin. While I loved the presentation, and everyone at our dinner party seemed to enjoy it, I wasn't… |
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Ganache Chocolate NutellaUse this topping on any thing you wish to enhance with CHOCOLATE, from baked goods to ice cream. It will keep for a couple of days unrefrigerated - a couple of weeks in the cooler. Sprinkle some finely chopped nuts on top of the ganache, if you wish - even some crushed peppermint candy. Gran Marnier and Chambord are great… |
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