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Bourbon & Maple Pecan Pie
It’s hard to escape a celebration or dinner party in our household without making a Crack Pie – it is Mr Man’s absolute favourite dessert and what he has requested (and is getting) for Thanksgiving. Despite this I still had … Continue reading
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Cranberry Sauce
Making Cranberry Sauce is so easy and once you do it you will be wondering why you haven’t in the past. And being that it is Thanksgiving tomorrow, I thought it might be a nice last minute recipe for those … Continue reading
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Florentines
I get quite a buzz from making Holiday cookies and these Florentines are certainly no expection. Florentines are one of those cookies that I always go to buy and at the last minute decide against it – probably more out … Continue reading
Beef Stroganoff
I grew up in a place and an era that allowed me enormous freedom. After breakfast we would leave the house and return briefly for lunch and then eventually for dinner. Our back yard stretched beyond the confines of our … Continue reading
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Melting Moments
There is something quite nostalgic about Melting Moments, they are one of those cookies that seem to have been around forever, in every cook book I had as a child and in every coffee shop I frequented as a youth. … Continue reading
Creamed Spinach (Goop)
Spinach – naturally my interest was sparked; with Parmesan and Creme Fraiche – I love them both; a dish created by Fergus Henderson – SOLD! Fergus Henderson is the creator of The Most Decadent Chocolate Ice Cream EVER and a … Continue reading
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Pizzelles
We are quickly heading into the cookie season with the festivities just around the corner. The first being Thanksgiving and the second being Christmas (for me), Hanukkah for some and simply ‘holidays’ for others. I vowed last year that I … Continue reading
Catalan Seafood Stew (Suquet de pescados)
I have been lurking around the seafood section of our local market for the last couple of weeks – looking for some sort of inspiration but not really knowing where to start. Should I go with fish, a crustacean, scallops, mussels or just stick … Continue reading
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Fig Tart With Caramelized Onions, Rosemary and Stilton
I know these pictures look a little brightly coloured but that is what happens when you photograph in the morning sun – I must say I don’t mind the result, but it does look like I got a little heavy handed in … Continue reading
Pecan, Bourbon & Butterscotch Bread Pudding
This recipe arrived in this months Bon Appetit and it made my mouth water. I planned to write a couple of paragraphs on how wonderful it is, how the poppyseeds and pecans add a lovely crunch and the side of … Continue reading
