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Recipes

Tzatziki Sauce-- Greek Cucumber/Yogurt Sauce

Posted by Miracle Miriam  

This is the cool and creamy sauce that usually is served as a condiment on Greek Gyro sandwiches. The recipe calls for the thicker, Greek Yogurt, also called, "Greek Cheese". If you can't find this type of yogurt, you can use plain,... MORE»

Recipe #304166

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Brulot Charentais - Angel's Flames - French Flambé Coffee

Posted by French Tart  

Our local and very dramatic end of meal coffee - La Flamme des Anges - Angel’s Flames or Brulot Charentais certainly provides for lively end of dinner conversation! The sumptuous combination of fine quality Cognac, rich brown coffee and dramatic... MORE»

Recipe #303294

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Banoffee Bananas With Buttermilk Pancakes, Ginger and Cream

Posted by French Tart  

This is a very naughty dessert or breakfast/brunch dish - but it is nice to have a treat now and then, so why not! Glossy caramelised toffee bananas served sandwiched between light, fluffy pancakes and then topped with more bananas and ginger... MORE»

Recipe #302786

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Scottish Baps - Soft Morning Bread Rolls

Posted by French Tart  

These classic Scottish bread rolls are so easy to make - with only one kneading required. They are soft with a distinctive floured finish and are excellent for all manner of fillings, but especially bacon or cheese and salad. These baps are quite... MORE»

Recipe #302697

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Baked Butternut Squash and Parmesan Cheese Gratin

Posted by French Tart  

A delicious gratin dish that can be eaten as a main course for vegetarians or works very well as a tasty vegetable accompaniment. This simple gratin can be prepared beforehand and kept covered in the fridge - just remember to take it out for 30... MORE»

Recipe #301543

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Cheddar Gorgeous! Cheese and Onion Bread and Butter Pudding

(1 reviews) Posted by French Tart  

I have always prefered savoury food to sweet food, and this is a recipe I made up for a savoury version of one of my favourite sweet puddings, Bread and Butter Pudding. This savoury dish is easy to rustle up and makes a tasty supper, breakfast,... MORE»

Recipe #301346

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Bread and Butter Pudding French Toast Sandwiches

(1 reviews) Posted by French Tart  

Yes really! This is a pan-fried version of bread and butter pudding, made in the method of a French toast sandwich! A wonderful recipe, which is just the ticket for a lazy weekend breakfast or brunch, OR as a mid-week quick and easy dessert.... MORE»

Recipe #300509

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Cool As a Cucumber! Cheese, Cucumber and Chive Sandwich Spread

(3 reviews) Posted by French Tart  

A must for cool people - or those who like cucumbers! This is a very versatile sandwich spread or dip, which is so easy to whip up at the last minute; it makes VERY elegant sandwiches and is a wonderful accompaniment for smoked salmon, prawns... MORE»

Recipe #300257

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Porchetta - Italian Marketplace Slow Roast Pulled Pork Sandwich

(1 reviews) Posted by French Tart  

This is JUST gorgeous! A domestic take on the classic Italian marketplace or street food, Porchetta, which is actually roast suckling pig. Porchetta is thickly sliced and served in ciabatta bread as a delectable hot sandwich throughout Italy. My... MORE»

Recipe #299883

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The Lost Art of Lefse Making (Step-By-Step)

Posted by Izzblizz  

This is a very traditional (and labor intensive) Lefse recipe from my town's "Lefse Lady" who made her famous Lefse in our small Norwegian town in ND. It is by Mrs. Marcus Schmidt from our town's Centennial cookbook. This is the lefse... MORE»

Recipe #299837

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Heritage Bread and Butter Pickle - Pickled Cucumber and Onions

(2 reviews) Posted by French Tart  

An easy and old fashioned pickle that takes its name from the fact that this pickle goes so well with simple bread and butter, or sandwiches. This pickle must be stored in a DARK place, or the cucumbers will lose their colour, and it is best eaten... MORE»

Recipe #299697

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Traditional Devon Cream Tea Strawberry Jam - Strawberry Conserve

(1 reviews) Posted by French Tart  

Also known as - "Essence of summer in a jar"! A fabulous recipe for a soft set strawberry jam, or rather a strawberry conserve, where most of the fruit remains whole and is suspended in a delicious strawberry flavoured jammy syrup! This... MORE»

Recipe #299326

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Butter Me Up! Baked Butter Bean, Bacon and Thyme Cassoulet

(1 reviews) Posted by French Tart  

A delicious combination of butter beans baked au gratin with crisp bacon, onions and thyme - all bound in a tomato, crème fraiche and wine sauce! This should also be known as Fragrant Savoury Room Scenter - as the smell as this cooks is... MORE»

Recipe #299133

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Petits Pois à La Française - French Style Peas

Posted by French Tart  

A delicious combination of peas, onions and lettuce which are gently poached in a buttery sauce with crème fraiche and vegetable stock; this classic French recipe is a wonderful way to serve tender little peas, petits pois. This recipe... MORE»

Recipe #297872

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Greek Tzatziki

Posted by dalia :)  

The well-known yogurt/cucumber/garlic Greek appetizer! Make sure you use some kind of soft, smooth tasting yogurt, like drained "Total" yogurt. You can adjust the quantity of the garlic according to taste. Enjoy! MORE»

Recipe #296996

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Traditional Scottish Recipes - Broken Biscuit Cake

Posted by bshemyshua  

Another recipe I found on rampantscotland.com which is resourceful, easy, rich and makes a huge amount. Hope you enjoy this. This is the description of this on their web site. In the old days, when biscuits were sold loose, grocers sold mixed,... MORE»

Recipe #296782

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Traditional Scottish Recipes - Apple Butterscotch Pie

Posted by bshemyshua  

I found this on rampantscotland.com an interesting and informative web site, and tried this on my family last night. Very good and easy. Especially when using ready prepared pie crust and sliced, tinned or frozen apples. A thin layer of plum jam... MORE»

Recipe #296775

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Gewürzte Schweinsrippchen (Braised Spicy Spareribs)

(2 reviews) Posted by Celticevergreen  

Traditional recipe from Bavaria, Germany and Salzburg, Austria region. From an old newspaper clipping in my grandmother's recipe box. MORE»

Recipe #296436

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Vanillesosse (Vanilla Sauce)

Posted by Celticevergreen  

Traditionally served with Dampfnudln or Steamed Sweet Dumplings along side Kirschsosse. Works over any kind of doughy dessert. Recipe from my grandmother's recipe box. MORE»

Recipe #296411

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Dampfnudln (Steamed Sweet Dumplings)

Posted by Celticevergreen  

This traditional recipe is normally served with Kirschsosse or Vanillesosse. This is from my grandmother's recipe box. MORE»

Recipe #296402

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