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Trang's baked boneless chicken stuffed with sticky rice, chinese sausage and mushrooms was just deliciiiiiiious and beautiful, with a perfect tan, so well stuffed and laid back that it quickly gained the aboved nomicker :) I am truly amazed, there wasn't...
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Since there are only the two of us this Christmas, I put together this menu for two :) You will need to adjust accordingly for a bigger crowd. The Chestnut Soup, I have to admit, was a lot more time consuming than I expected. Next time, I think I'll just...
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I love the candy striped beets, not only do they taste great, the concentric rings of color look striking on a plate. I love to roast and dress them in vinaigrette or just eat them with a spoonful of sour cream. The roasting brings out the sweetness and...
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INGREDIENTS: 1 Tsp unsalted butter 2 dozens chestnuts boiled and skinned (about 14 oz.) 1 can low fat low sodium chicken broth 1/2 small onion chopped 1 bouquet garni (parsley, thyme and 1 bay leaf tied together) scant 1/2 cup cream Serve 2 PREPARATION:...
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INGREDIENTS: - 2 cooked lobster, - 1 cup milk, - 30g(1oz)butter , - 2tbsp flour, - 30g extra butter- 2 portions, - 4 shallots, - 1/2 cup dry white wine (otional), - 1 cup cream, - salt and pepper, - 1 pack button mushrooms chopped (optional), - 1/2tsp...
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I wanted to make a Tiramisu Buche De Noel, but the buche fell apart... So Santa ended up sitting on top of the Tiramisu in a glass this year :) The Tiramisu recipe is here. Next time I think I'll skip the eggs and just use mascarpone, coffee, liqueur...
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I wanted to make a Tiramisu Buche De Noel, but the buche fell apart... So Santa ended up sitting on top of the Tiramisu in a glass this year :) The Tiramisu recipe is here. Next time I think I'll skip the eggs and just use mascarpone, coffee, liqueur...
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I often use Japanese Mayonnaise in my recipes and get the question: "What's Japanese Mayonnaise" ? So here you go: Japanese mayonnaise, typically made with rice vinegar, tastes milder, e.g. less vinegary than mayonnaise made from distilled vinegar IMHO,...
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I love soup in the winter time, don't you? This is adapted from Food and Wine Carrot and Star Anise Soup. "This gorgeous, fragrant soup with the most mysterious and delicious flavors has long been an amuse-bouche at restaurant Guy Savoy, where it prepares...
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One day I decided to have fun with the Banana Bread Recipe and make Banana Muffins with Walnuts, Nutella, and Rhum Raisin. Funny enough they all take on new personalities when 'dressed up' :) For the Walnut muffin, it's easy enough I just added some chopped...
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