Category Archives: Fruits

BAKED APPLES EN CROÛTE WITH BUTTERSCOTCH SAUCE

Our lovely Monkey Queen of Don’t Make Me Call My Flying Monkeys, was our May Daring Cooks’ hostess and she challenged us to dive into the world of en Croute! We were encouraged to make Beef Wellington, Stuffed Mushroom en … Continue reading

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STRAWBERRY AND LEMON CHEESECAKE IN A GLASS

Who doesn’t love cheesecakes??  I do!  I must say that I discovered them quite late in my teenage years as they are not an Italian “thing” (though now they are quite popular in Italy too).  I was in New York for 3 … Continue reading

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BANANA, COCONUT AND PASSION FRUIT SMOOTHIE

Lately I have been experimenting quite a bit with smoothies and shakes.  The truth is, I have been left with some ripe fruits that needed to be used and I wanted to make something light and healthy with it.  Besides, … Continue reading

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STRAWBERRY CRUMBLE BARS

I know I have already said this, but how hard is it to get adjusted to living with inverted seasons??  It is so weird to think of Christmas as a summer holiday or Easter as an autumn holiday…  in the … Continue reading

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MIMOSA COCKTAIL

Today I want to share with you a very easy recipe for quite a sophisticated drink: the Mimosa cocktail.  This delicious and pretty looking drink is basically made of sparkling wine mixed with fresh orange juice, could it get any … Continue reading

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ROASTED CHERRY BROWNIES

It is time again for the “Secret recipe club” reveal! I am sure you all know what the club is about, but for the few of you who still don’t know about it, here goes a brief explanation.  Each month … Continue reading

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LAMB TAJINE WITH QUINCES

When I feel like having some comfort food, I often make stews.  Just the aroma of a stew cooking on the stove (or in the oven) has a somewhat relaxing and almost therapeutic effect.  When I make a stew on a rainy … Continue reading

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WHITE CHOCOLATE PANNA COTTA SHOOTERS WITH RASPBERRY COULIS

If you are not new on this site, you will know that I love all desserts that you can eat with a spoon: mousses, creams, trifles… and panna cotta!  I also like individual servings and I have been making these … Continue reading

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