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Warm Pheasant Salad with Beetroot

Posted on January 9, 2011 by Michelle

  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 →

Posted in Game, Mains, Salads | 1 Comment

Red Velvet Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting

Posted on January 7, 2011 by Michelle

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 →

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Swedish Potato and Anchovy Gratin/Janssen’s Temptation

Posted on January 5, 2011 by Michelle

  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 →

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Antonio Banderas Serano Ham and Manchego Cheese Croquettes

Posted on January 4, 2011 by Michelle

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 | 1 Comment

Hazelnut Brown Butter Cake

Posted on January 1, 2011 by Michelle

  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 | 3 Comments

Cranberry Shortbread Cake

Posted on December 30, 2010 by Michelle

I am constantly amazed at how many food blogs are out there. Food blogging has become a huge industry and with this there are many groups and organisations that have been set up to get these people together – comparing recipes, photos … Continue reading →

Posted in Biscuits/Cookies/Slices/Bars, Cakes, Desserts | 2 Comments

Italian White Bean & Tuna Dip

Posted on December 29, 2010 by Michelle

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 →

Posted in Nibbles & hors d'oeuvres, Picnic Food, Vegetarian | 1 Comment

Classic Basil Pesto

Posted on December 28, 2010 by Michelle

  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 | 1 Comment

Il Duomo (Zuccotto)

Posted on December 26, 2010 by Michelle

  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

Posted on December 24, 2010 by Michelle

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 →

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