Category: Recipes
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Chocolate glazed Lemon Muffins with Cream Cheese Filling
Love these lemon muffins that are perfect for brunch or tea time Lemon Muffin ingredients (makes 12) 1/2 cup of melted butter 2 eggs 1 cup milk 1/2 cup sugar 4 tbsp lemon juice & zest 2 tsp baking powder Pinch of Salt 2 cups flour 200 g cream cheese Icing sugar for dusting Chocolate…
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Crunchy salad & Avocado dressing
What’s for lunch honey? Salad in a cup. Such a fast and easy salad to make. All you need to do is wash the salad leaves, make the dressing and enjoy it as it is, or with parma ham (parmesan cheese would be great too) and sweet tomatoes as I did. The dressing is simply…
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Cheesecake in a glass
Wednesday Sweet tooth A modern twist to tradition. Serve individual servings in a glass or a maison jar decorated with lots of fresh berries. This cheesecake is heavenly and airy, perfect to fulfil that sweet tooth. The great thing about this dessert is that you can make a day in advance to minimise preparations. Ingredients…
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Amuse-Bouche
Something small before dinner, a party or just with a glass of wine or champagne while chilling. I love nibbling on tiny bites, I guess because they are so small you indulge in their flavours in a different way appreciating each mouthful. Spicy Shrimp 200 g crayfish ( or large shrimps) 4 tbsp Mayonnaise (pref.…
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Salmon Pastrami
Salmon pastrami is a great light and modern dish suitable for various occasions. It makes an easy appetizer where most of the work is done in advance or a perfect social dish that can be placed in the middle of a table and eaten with chop sticks. Ingredients (makes about 15 slices) 600 g salmon…
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Surprise Dinner Party
There is no greater feeling than seeing the happiness on a friends face that has a beam of excitement. Saturday was just this: A surprise birthday party with white balloons, white roses & tiny bites to eat in great company. My brother and I planned the menu and I’d say, we successfully pulled it off…
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Asparagus with Hollandaise sauce
Since Spring is in hiding I shall bring it to me through seasonal heavenly flavours of the asparagus. This gives me a warm feeling as it symbolizes the beginning of summer, the open sea with the sounds of screeching seagulls and fresh delightful flavours. Asparagus has an elegant refined taste, a vintage Chanel in the…
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Maison Jars
The comfort of a Maison Jar. A bit of a trend these days but I can see why, a maison jar is a great simple tip for dinner parties to spruce the decor. A rustic country feeling that meets contemporary ideas and flavours… I love the idea for both drinks and foods and just makes…
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Your body is a temple
I love good food and delicious desserts but eating in moderation with a logical mindset is important to stay happy and healthy. I love cooking and think the best ingredients are cream, salt and butter and once you make a great meal there is no point in counting calories, just enjoy the deliciousness . I…
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Easter Monday Scallops
What a darling Easter we had. We spent it amongst friends and family in the idyllic nordic countryside. We ate scallops and traditional lamb shanks for Easter dinner and smoked some salmon over a fire outside for lunch. The weather was sunny, we had long saunas and enjoyed bubbly drinks through out the day. A…