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CHRISTMAS CRANBERRY MUFFINS

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This is a lovely treat for Christmas morning.   Not too sweet but with a lovely burst of cranberry flavour.  The muffins would be delicious with ham, bacon or sausages.   Muffins freeze well so do some baking ahead and enjoy while … Continue reading

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HOLIDAY SPICES AND FLAVORINGS

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The quartet of spices and flavorings you want for holiday baking are nutmeg, cinnamon, chocolate and vanilla. Tall ships sail into far flung harbors. The air warm and heavy with the fragrance of spices.  In Sri Lanka and South India … Continue reading

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PEANUT BUTTER AND CHOCOLATE SANDWICH COOKIES

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These soft, flourless cookies have  a bittersweet chocolate  filling, for a taste combination that appeals to the kid in all of us.  They are easy to make and they keep well. These cookies have an intense peanut butter flavor with … Continue reading

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TEN REASONS TO DRINK CHAMPAGNE

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You don’t need ten reasons to drink champagne, however, my reasons and those of others, will make you smile.  Then pop the cork on a lovely bottle of bubbly.  Find the reasons on my blog BEL’OCCHIO. Tweet

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SPICY SESAME FLAVORED EGGPLANT APPETIZER

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Say goodbye to baba ghanouj.   SESAME FLAVORED EGGPLANT is the eggplant dip that will rock your recipe world. Serve this spicy-sweet spread either warm, at room temperature or chilled, with homemade pita bread crisps. SESAME FLAVORED EGGPLANT 1 1/2 pounds … Continue reading

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SPICY SWEET ALMONDS

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Spicy hot, sweet,  sugar sweet coated almonds.  So good you can’t stop nibbling these dangerously delicious treats.  Perfect to serve with a glass of wine or port.  Wonderful to give as hostess  gifts.  And wonderfully easy to make. SPICY SWEET … Continue reading

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CRANBERRY STREUSEL CAKE

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It’s a gloomy, rainy November morning.  To chase the dark away I’ve lighted candles.   Amsterdam shares similar dark, rainy winter days.   It’s an old city with few stand alone homes.   The old apartments have big, tall windows and  at street … Continue reading

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HOW CHEFS GIVE FOOD A FLAVOR BOOST

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  To give food an extra boost of flavor borrow a few tricks from the professionals.   Your recipe may not call for these flavor boosters but chefs know they can make a difference.   Hoisin Sauce is a common ingredient … Continue reading

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ROSEMARY RAISIN WALNUT CRISPS

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You’ll never buy crackers again once you’ve made these ROSEMARY RAISIN WALNUT CRISPS.    These crackers are  inexpensive and  incredibly easy to make.   They are wonderful with a selection of cheeses or pate.  They would also make an amazing food gift.  … Continue reading

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SWEET POTATO MOUSSE a classic Thanksgiving dish.

There is a young man in our family with the soul of a poet, the eye of an artist and the dark, handsome look of a young Lord Byron.  What makes him truly outstanding he shows his heart when he … Continue reading

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