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Staff Picks Autumn 2012 - Zennie
Wednesday, 12 September 2012to see more photos of the Cannes Shoulder Bag. Read more >>
Staff Picks Autumn 2012 - Aimee
Thursday, 13 September 2012to order the London Tote Midi. Read more >>
Delicious Desserts:
Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies
Monday, 13 August 2012
by
Lydia Parafianowicz
One sniff of these cookies baking in the oven will drive your tastebuds wild! These chocolate chip oatmeal biscuits are divine - soft and chewy like how cookies should be! Perfect for tea time or dipping in milk for a midnight snack.
Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar
1 cup softened butter
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 egg
2 cups quick-cooking oats
1 1/2 cups all-purpose or unbleached flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup semisweet c...Read more>>
Delicious Desserts:
Easy Poached Pairs
Thursday, 19 April 2012
by
Lydia Parafianowicz
Ingredients: 8 stewing pears 1 bottle of red wine 3 cloves 2 cinnamon sticks 1 tbsp dark brown sugar grated zest of one orange grated zest of one lemon 1/4 tsp freshly grated nutmeg Directions: Carefully peel the pears...
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Healthy Eating:
Hearty Winter Chili
Saturday, 26 November 2011
by
Lydia Parafianowicz
Ingredients 1 pound extra-lean ground beef 8 ounces light Italian sausage, casing removed, broken up 2 teaspoons minced garlic 1 cup diced red onions 1 cup diced celery 1 cup diced green bell pepper 1 1/2 tablespoons chili p...
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Vegetarian:
Delicious Dal Kofta Curry
Saturday, 20 August 2011
by
Lydia Parafianowicz
Dal Kofta Preparation time: 80 minutes - Makes 30 Kofta Balls 1½ cups split red lentils, rinsed 3 cups vegetable broth or water 125g (4½ oz) raw cashew nuts 1 brown onion, finely mined 1 cup wholegrain breadcrumbs 3 t...
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Delicious Desserts:
Poached Pears in Saffron Syrup.
Wednesday, 03 August 2011
by
Sarah Louise Dean
Ingredients: Four medium Conference pears, pared with stalks left on, 100g Caster Sugar, 4 tablespoons of boiling water, 200ml warm water, A few strips of orange zest, Large pinch of Saffron strands, Ice cream or mascarpone ...
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Meal Ideas:
Butternut Squash Risotto
Tuesday, 28 June 2011
by
Lydia Parafianowicz
1 cup butternut squash, diced (you can also use sweet potato) 2 cups Arborio rice 1/2 cup caramelized onion 1 clove garlic, diced fine 2 tablespoons minced pancetta (optional) 6 cups chicken stock 1 cup parmesan or asiago cheese...
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Meal Ideas:
Apple Puff Pancake
Tuesday, 31 May 2011
by
Lydia Parafianowicz
Ingredients: 6 eggs 1/2 cups milk 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 cup all-purpose flour 3 tablespoons sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 2 tablespoons butter 3 apples - peeled, cored and sliced 3 tablespoons ...
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Delicious Desserts:
Dutch Apple Pie
Friday, 13 May 2011
by
Lydia Parafianowicz
Since I moved to the Netherlands, I have had the joy and privilege of tasting some of the BEST Dutch apple pie there is! My favourite is from a café in The Hague called (definitely worth the visit if you’re in the country) but most Dutc...
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Vegetarian:
Roasted Vegetable Salad with Balsamic Reduction
Thursday, 05 May 2011
by
Lydia Parafianowicz
This roasted vegetable salad looks like it's tricky to make, when it fact it's super easy! It's undoubtedly a crowd-pleaser that's sure to 'wow' guests! Ingredients: 1 entire bulb garlic 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 2 teaspoons fi...
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Delicious Desserts:
Cream Cheese Swirl Brownies
Tuesday, 22 March 2011
by
Lydia Parafianowicz
Ingredients: 4 ounces German sweet chocolate 1/4 cup margarine 1/4 cup sugar 2 eggs, slightly beaten 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/2 cup flour 1/2 cup chopped nuts Cream Cheese Topping: 4 ounces cream cheese, room temperature 1/4...
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