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Vanilla Raspberry Bavarian CakeWhat makes a cake special? The ingredients, the design, the way it was made, or the people it was made for? I think it takes at least two of the...
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Raspberry Blueberry ShortcakeI love quick and easy cakes, especially those with a crispy and very fresh base that simply melt in the mouth. And what goes best with...
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No Flour Poached Pear Chocolate CakeThis cake certainly lives up to its name. It is an extremely delicate chocolate cake with soft mascarpone cream that beautifully combines two...
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Chicken ScarparielloChicken Scarpariello is a delightful Italian-American dish that combines tender chicken pieces with a medley of tangy, savory flavors....
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Gâteau Magique (French Magic Cake)Gâteau Magique literally translated to magic cake is a delicious French cake that is quite easy to make. It begins with a classic mixture...
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Florence Food Guide: What to Eat in Florence and WhereTravelling to a country whose cultural identity is based on its culinary heritage can be daunting and even overwhelming. Walking from Ponte...
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Best Salt for Cooking Explained By a ChefIn this short guide, we explain what is the best salt for cooking and what salt to use for various occasions. Salt comes in many forms and it can...
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Wine Viscosity, Wine Legs (Tears) and Wine Body ExplainedThere is great debate about a wine’s viscosity being indicative of its quality. There are two distinct schools of thought surrounding this...
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Chicken Cakes with Avocado Mayonnaise and Tomato SalsaThese little chicken cakes are so versatile; they can be used as a canape, first course or even main course. Once you start making them...
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Eggplant Soup with Miso & ChiliEggplant is one of those less famous vegetables that comes back into its element in spring. Or possibly you didn’t even know it had left, or...
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Chili Con CarneWhile some associate chili con carne with winter, it reminds me more of summer. It was a dish that my mother would make a huge pot of a few times...
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Roasting or Grilling Peppers (Roasting Capsicum)Bell peppers, called capsicum in my home country Australia. are pretty delicious and tasty by nature. However roasted or grilled capsicum are all...
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15 Popular Catalan Foods You Need to Try OutCatalonia is located in northeastern Spain, a geographically strategic spot in the Mediterranean that has influenced its history and, undoubtedly,...
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16 of the World’s Most Expensive SteaksFire, smoke, and mouth-wateringly tender bites of beef have long been the hallmark of an immaculately cooked steak. As any steak enthusiast knows,...
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Pisa Food Guide: What to East and WherePisa is a must-visit on any itinerary of Italian cities, and not just for the iconic leaning tower. Pisa is an artistic and multicultural town...
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Caprese SaladThis is in my mind the quintessential Italian salad; it even resembles the national Italian flag. The red of luscious ripe tomatoes, the...
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Mushroom Tagliatelle with Walnuts & Green LeavesThis tantalizing mushroom tagliatelle dish with the nuttiness of walnuts and the freshness of green leaves is a delightful combination of earthy...
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Snickers CheesecakeThere was a time in my life when for Easter I would always make Easter bread or Paska , either with sour cream or chocolate . But in the past...
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Millionaire’s Shortbread (Caramel Shortbread)Millionaire’s shortbread, also known as caramel shortbread or caramel slice, is a decadent and indulgent treat that combines layers of...
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Creamy Corn Soup with Lime, Chili and Baked TortillaThis Mexican-inspired delicious and comforting creamy sweet corn soup with a zesty twist of lime and a kick of chili, accompanied by crispy baked...
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50 Famous Indian Foods & Recipes You Need to Try at Least OnceIndia is one of the most culturally diverse countries in the world, having been an important hub for trade and commerce throughout the ages. It...
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Paraguayan Food: Top 25 Paraguayan Dishes to Try OutParaguay, a land-locked country nestled in the heart of South America, is not well known for its cuisine! That does not mean that its food isn’t...
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Best 20 Basmati Rice BrandsWe love Basmati rice because the grain remains straight and the texture gives the perfect bite. We love it because it’s non-sticky and the grains...
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Best 25 Brazilian Dessert Recipes to Try OutHaving a diverse heritage and very fertile land, Brazilians have created a fantastic range of delicious desserts to suit every taste. These can...
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Chilean Food: 25 Most Popular Dishes in ChileChile is not wildly famous for its gastronomy. And that’s probably because most of the country’s typical dishes are not fancy or complex, let...
