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Chocolate Truffle Brownies

Posted on August 4, 2010 by Michelle

I have no doubt in my mind that every couple of weeks, if not every week, at least one of my recipes will include chocolate. Chocolate is possibly the most favoured ingredient in our household and whilst I try not … Continue reading →

Posted in Biscuits/Cookies/Slices/Bars, Chocolate | 6 Comments

Macaroni & Cheese

Posted on August 2, 2010 by Michelle

I have a story for you. It’s a story about Neil Perry, the well renowned Australian chef. Mr Perry had several restaurants running at this particular time and he had just opened an upscale Asian eatery on Crown Street in Surry … Continue reading →

Posted in Pasta/Noodles, Sides | Leave a comment

Salmon Rillette

Posted on July 29, 2010 by Michelle

Sometimes when I have friends over and we are making our way through a bottle of champagne, I find myself thinking that we should be eating something – but conversation amongst good friends often gets the better of me and another couple … Continue reading →

Posted in Nibbles & hors d'oeuvres, Seafood | 1 Comment

A Cookie Recipe

Posted on July 28, 2010 by Michelle

I have been pondering this cookie recipe for some time. Not whether or not I should make it but what I should call it – the Retribution Cookie, the Cookie of Consequence, help me here…  The story is as follows, … Continue reading →

Posted in Biscuits/Cookies/Slices/Bars, Chocolate | 9 Comments

Arugula Salad with Caramelized Onions, Goat Cheese and Candied Walnuts

Posted on July 27, 2010 by Michelle

We escaped to New Buffalo, Michigan, a couple of months ago with some dear friends. We hired a log cabin, hung out by the lake, toasted marshmallows in the outdoor fire pit and did lots of running around in the … Continue reading →

Posted in Salads, Vegetarian | 1 Comment

Grilled Asian Chicken with Bok Choy, Radishes and Shiitake Mushrooms

Posted on July 25, 2010 by Michelle

Chicagoans (and from what I can gather most of America) place a lot of importance on their grilling. They have a huge selection of barbeques that smoke, rotisserie, chargrill, sear – you name it they have it here.  From the … Continue reading →

Posted in Barbeques/Grilling, Mains, Poultry, Vegetables | 2 Comments

Strawberry Shortcake

Posted on July 21, 2010 by Michelle

It’s summer time in Chicago. There are leaves on the trees and flowers in abundance, happy screams and shouts can be heard from the parks and the beaches, children are licking their ice creams while long melted drops trickle down … Continue reading →

Posted in Desserts, Fruit | 6 Comments