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Recipes

French Pear Hot Toddy

Posted by BecR  

A delicious hot-coffee drink in the French style, made with apricot brandy and Poire Willliam eau de vie. This is a variation of a very old French recipe. MORE»

Recipe #398460

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Dutch Amandelspijs (Sort of Marcipan)

Posted by mamaDlicious  

In holland we eat this inside speculaas (spice bread/cookie) in december, when Sinterklaas comes around :o) MORE»

Recipe #398296

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Ricciarelli - Italian Almond Cookies

Posted by BecR  

Fantastic almond cookies from the Tuscan town of Siena, Italy. These wonderful cookies are very popular year around, but especially at Christmas time! MORE»

Recipe #398143

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Bed and Breakfast Spiced Pumpkin Scones With Honey Butter

(1 reviews) Posted by French Tart  

Gorgeous spiced pumpkin scones with honey butter - what a treat for the tea-time table during autumn and winter. I have made these twice now and love the combination of the honey butter with the scones, although they are also delicious with plain... MORE»

Recipe #397407

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Basic Garlic and Oil Sauce for Perfect Pasta (Rachael Ray)

Posted by Debber  

If you like pasta, you're going to LOVE this recipe from Everyday With Rachael Ray's magazine (Oct '09). She has a "secret ingredient" that adds an unexpected zest to the ordinary ingredients: anchovies. She notes in her recipe that... MORE»

Recipe #393629

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An Indoor Camembert Picnic Platter for Parties and Fêtes!

(1 reviews) Posted by French Tart  

Picnic like the French with a perfectly ripe Camembert, some garlicky sausage and a fresh, crusty baguette - eh voila! No need to go outside for a picnic, if the weather is inclement; enjoy a picnic in your kitchen at the kitchen table, or use... MORE»

Recipe #393189

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Tangy, Zesty Oil and Vinegar Potato Salad

Posted by College Girl  

The best potato salad you've never had. For when your craving that certain ZING from vinegar...I don't like regular potato salad. I don't like sweet relish, eggs, or miracle whip in my potato salad. The sharp onion with the vinegar balances the... MORE»

Recipe #392310

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Porchetta - Italian Marketplace Pulled Pork Sandwich (Crock Pot)

Posted by BecR  

Tender succulent boneless pork roast is rubbed with olive oil and seasonings and slowly roasted to perfection in the crock pot until it is falling apart, then stuffed into warmed and buttered Italian ciabatta rolls. A wonderfully simplified... MORE»

Recipe #391890

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Spiced Autumn Walnut and Golden Syrup Tart-Pie

(1 reviews) Posted by French Tart  

This sticky and lightly spiced walnut tart is absolutely perfect for any autumn gathering, especially Thanksgiving, Halloween or Bonfire Night. It combines walnuts together with warm spices and a hint of orange, which are all bound together in a... MORE»

Recipe #391765

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Spice Cake

Posted by ReeceB  

This is, in my mind, the taste of autumn placed into a cake. I highly suggest letting it cool, slightly then rubbing butter all over the cake, while the cake is still warm enough to melt the butter. I use a cake mixer for this so the mixing goes a... MORE»

Recipe #391309

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Queen Victoria's Brown Windsor Soup

(1 reviews) Posted by French Tart  

The very soup reputed to have built the British Empire and one that was oh-so-fashionable in Victorian and Edwardian times! This soup was served daily, until recently, in the dining cars of British Rail. This classic hearty soup was also very... MORE»

Recipe #391231

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London's Borough Market Chocolate Brownies

(2 reviews) Posted by French Tart  

Borough market brownie-maker Matt Jones shared his infamous dense chocolate brownie recipe on BBC Good Food, and I am posting it here for safe-keeping! For anyone who has tasted one of these brownies, the experience is sublime.......deep, intense... MORE»

Recipe #390814

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Lamb Curry

Posted by Lauren4372  

Curry is a dish that has the reputation of being very spicy. You can control this by adjusting the curry powder to your tastes. I think you will find that this recipe is moderate, and needs little adjustment. From the Williamsburg cookbook,... MORE»

Recipe #390083

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Terrific and Tasty Tidy Friday Pan Fry!

Posted by French Tart  

Another BRILLIANT idea from Nigel Slater and his new programme, "Simple Suppers". I love the idea of this, and can see all sorts of possibilities for what to "raid" from the fridge at the end of the week. I like his suggestions... MORE»

Recipe #389622

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Inspirational Goat's Cheese on Garlic Ciabatta Toast

(2 reviews) Posted by French Tart  

Toasted goat's cheese on toast that has been spread with garlic paste.......and then served on mixed salad leaves - brilliant! I am hooked on Nigel Slater's new programme, "Simple Suppers", where he prepares and cooks food just the way I... MORE»

Recipe #389599

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Irish Feather Gingerbread Cake

Posted by DiLo  

A beautiful, spicy Cake traditionally served anytime, but very popular at Christmas. It's made in a bundt pan. The addition of Guiness stout makes for a light and feathery texture. Recipe comes from 'The Irish Spirit' cookbook I love so much.... MORE»

Recipe #389593

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German Toffee (Sahne-Bonbon)

Posted by BecR  

This recipe makes just a small amount of creamy, delicious toffee. A great back-to-school treat. I used to make this super simple toffee with my mother and grandmother when I was a child, and it was my favorite candy! I've translated the recipe... MORE»

Recipe #389336

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Healthier $#%& Beef Stroganoff

Posted by Chef #1209227  

I love Stroganoff but it's so fattening. I took Bri22's fantastic recipe and tried to keep the flavour while making it a bit better for you. I love it and my guinea pigs (guests) were asking for seconds. Note: I always sauté with olive... MORE»

Recipe #389294

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Scottish Lorne Sausages: Square Breakfast Sausage!

(2 reviews) Posted by French Tart  

Wherever you go in Scotland you will come across Scottish Lorne Sausage, which are square and sliced. Whether you be in a Hotel, a Guest House or a Bed and Breakfast, you will be offered a Scottish cooked breakfast, that will usually include the... MORE»

Recipe #389024

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Irish and Scottish Gaelic Soda Bread Scones

(1 reviews) Posted by French Tart  

Delicious and easy to make soda bread scones, which are perfect when served alongside soups, stews or an Irish or Scottish breakfast. These can be whipped up in a trice and make a nice alternative to bread.........they are also delectable when... MORE»

Recipe #389019

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