Author Archives: Michelle
Warm Pheasant Salad with Beetroot
I had a dinner planned tonight – or should I say a dessert. It had already taken the better part of the day (and the day before) to make and it was going to be quite spectacular, not to mention … Continue reading
Red Velvet Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting
It’s hard to pass up a really good red velvet cupcake, it can also be quite hard to find one. The best I have ever had was from Sweet Mandy B’s in Chicago. If you know of it, I am … Continue reading
Posted in Cakes, Childrens Parties, Morning Teas/High Teas
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Swedish Potato and Anchovy Gratin/Janssen’s Temptation
I have spent the better part of the week going over my New Years resolutions. They are slightly different to last years but the most important ones are still right at the top. Patience being one of them. I … Continue reading
Posted in Sides, Starters, Vegetables, Vegetarian
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Antonio Banderas Serano Ham and Manchego Cheese Croquettes
I would love to say Mr Banderas gave me this recipe after I raved about them at his last dinner party – but that would be boloney. He and I are not on a first name basis, we don’t swap recipes or shoot the breeze over … Continue reading
Posted in Nibbles & hors d'oeuvres, Picnic Food
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Hazelnut Brown Butter Cake
I had every intention of providing you with some sort of boozy recipe (a bellini perhaps?) so you could welcome in 2011. But it did not eventuate – a day of sledding and building snow forts in Central Park took … Continue reading
Posted in Cakes, Chocolate, Desserts
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Italian White Bean & Tuna Dip
The holidays may almost be over but the socialising that comes with this time of year certainly isn’t. This is one of the dips I often whip up when we have impromtu guests, I always seem to have all the … Continue reading
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Classic Basil Pesto
Christmas has passed, I am feeling well fed (positively tubby), my pantry is stocked with everything you can imagine and my fridge looks like a tornado went through it. This morning I began the cleaning and sorting process in … Continue reading
Posted in Pasta/Noodles, Sauces/Dressings/Condiments, Vegetarian
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Il Duomo (Zuccotto)
I think there is something very festive about a Zuccotto, I seem to make one whenever we are celebrating important occasions – this year it is Christmas. It is taking the place of our classic Christmas Pudding and Mr Man … Continue reading
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Baked Spinach & Artichoke Dip
With all the Christmas socialising that is going on, I am often finding Mr Man staring into the refrigerator looking for a pick-me-up after his night out. Something that says comfort, something quite heavy and preferably something cheesy. This morning … Continue reading
Posted in Nibbles & hors d'oeuvres, Vegetables, Vegetarian
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