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Thai cooking class – Clase de cocina tailandés
Thai cooking class in Barcelona on Saturday May 12 – limited places Clase de cocina tailandés en Barcelona el sábado el dia 12 de Mayo – plazos limitados www.facebook.com/SophieLouisaRuggles Thai green papaya salad
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Health nut muffins
These muffins are similar to Spanish Magdalena cup cakes in that they call for good old cholesterol free olive oil instead of butter. The added ingredient ground nuts means you´ll use less flour and so they have a low glucose index as well. Guilt free in other words so tuck in! Tip To make ...
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Chunky Monkey chocolate banana bread
This is a great all-rounder as a dessert, afternoon or morning tea or even breakfast if you´re feeling naughty. It´s also a fun easy recipe to make with the kids and introduce them to baking. Tip Don´t open the oven door for the first 20 minutes of cooking time or your bread will flop ...
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Mel i Mato – Honey & ricotta dessert
This is a classic recipe from the north of Spain. Mato cheese or requesón as it is otherwise known is similar to ricotta cheese and can be made from goat´s or cow´s milk. This is a cheat´s version so you can enjoy this yummy and light dessert from anywhere in the world. A sprinkling of ...
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Tortilla de patata – Spanish potato omelette
If there is one staple recipe that unites and separates the regions of the Iberian Peninsula it´s this one. There are as many versions of the Spanish omelette as there are people who know how to make it. Those in the north prefer a higher potato ratio to those in the south. Some like their ...
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Raspberry & chocolate layer cake
It was my daughter´s birthday a few weeks ago and I made her this cake to celebrate the big day. It was absolutely delicious and deceptively light so second helpings were not difficult to fit in. Just a word of warning though; if you plan on using birthday candles maybe leave off the chocolate shavings ...
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Parsnip, pumpkin & parmesan crusted pie
I know it´s not Halloween or Thanksgiving so for some a pumpkin pie recipe post at this time of year might seem a little odd. But you see I´m not from round that neck of the woods so I think pumpkin is delicious in all its guises whenever I can get it. This recipe is ...
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Stuffed artichokes
Fresh artichokes are only in season for a few months each year during winter and for me they make the cold months worth enduring. They are almost on there way out for this year in the northern hemisphere which is sad news for me but great news if you live on the other side of ...
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Grape & manchego salad dressed with red wine reduction
There is a saying in Spanish; uvas y queso saben a beso, or in other words grapes and cheese taste like a kiss. This salad is tribute to that very lovely idea. You can use any medium to heavy bodied red wine for the reduction dressing and don´t bother using an overly expensive bottle – ...
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Home baked chocolate chip cookies
Replace the chocolate chips in this recipe with chocolate coated sultanas, white chocolate pieces or peanuts for a twist on an old classic. Freeze the cookie dough for up to 3 months. Ingredients – makes about 30 125g butter (at room temperature) 125g brown or raw sugar 100g white sugar 2 free range eggs ...
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Pappardelle Alfredo pasta with mushrooms
This sauce goes well with any straight pasta such as linguine, spaghetti or fettuccine. Tip Only make this sauce if you´re going to eat it the same day as it doesn´t keep well in the fridge. Ingredients – Serves 2 1 large brown onion 2 garlic cloves Dash of olive oil for frying ...
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Caramalised onion, rocket & feta quiche
You can use just about any vegetable, condiment & cheese combination to make a quiche. Some alternative suggestions include; lightly cooked fresh asparagus, diced ham & cheddar cheese or blanched chard leaves, sun-dried tomatoes & gorgonzola cheese or baked sweet potato, roasted red capsicum & ricotta & feta cheeses mixed. Tip Making this pastry ...
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Lamb tenderloins with wilted spinach & bush tomato seasoning
You can also use kangaroo, venison or beef fillets for this recipe. Also a mix of ground garlic powder, paprika & cumin can be used as an alternative to the bush tomato spice. Ingredients – serves 6 8 -10 lamb tenderloins Fine salt & ground black pepper for seasoning A dash of olive oil A ...
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Stuffed Monkfish Tail with Lemon Myrtle Seasoning
This recipe has been adapted from Rick Stein´s Seafood – Roast stuffed monkfish. I served it recently to a couple of fish phobic friends and they loved it! Monkfish has a meaty texture and isn´t a fishy tasting type of fish which makes it a real winner even with those who say they don´t really ...
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Wattleseed infused chocolate pannacotta with candied ginger
I was thrilled to discover the Australian bush spice wattleseed. The aroma is a bit like freshly roasted coffee beans crossed with hazelnut crossed with Irish coffee. Tip The wattleseeds can be replaced by a freshly made espresso coffee – just make sure the liquid measures to the same amount 100ml/ 3.5 fl oz and is ...
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Salt & Pepperberry Squid with Fresh Herb Salad
Practically every Australian pub menu features a salt & pepper squid option, but this version made with Australian bush tucker spice brings a new dimension to an old favourite. You can use some cayenne or Sichuan pepper spice as a substitute if desired. Tip Calamari should be whole for this dish and most fishmongers will ...
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Veggie Chips With Bush Tomato (Akudjura) Seasoning
These healthy chips are deceptively tasty & super simple to make. They can be prepared up to 8 hours in advance but must be stored in an air-tight bag or container after they have cooled down. Tip The tomato bush spice akudjura can be replaced with sumac a middle eastern spice and salt subsitute with a ...