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Book review: Borsch, Vodka and Tears // Polish Potato Pancakes

May 25, 2012

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Adapted from Borsch Vodka and Tears, a fabulous new Polish cook- and vodka book, these 5 ingredient Polish potato pancakes are as good as they get.

Custom breakfast smoothie (vegan, no added sugar)

May 7, 2012

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A super quick and nutritious breakfast drink that can be customised to your liking, a serious favourite in this house!

Polish black pudding (kaszanka) with caramelised onion

April 23, 2012

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Similar to the English blood pudding, Spanish morcilla, French boudin noir and German Blutwurst, only better.

Wholesome cereal cookies

April 20, 2012

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I know, it's a cliché to proclaim certain foods to be good enough to have for breakfast, but you have to admit, these must be one of the best breakfast cookies out there!

Herring fillets ‘tartare’

April 18, 2012

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Herring is an acquired taste if you're not used to herring, but f you like fish and salty flavours, you should give it a go.

Chocolate and sour cherry bread

April 4, 2012

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Easy to make, this chocolate and sour cherry bread is perfect to serve with a selection of cheeses and pastes.

Curried egg and prawn cocktails

April 2, 2012

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Curried eggs have never looked so festive! Spiced with fresh herbs and Tabasco, they are a perfect starter to an Easter brunch.

Herbed breakfast baked beans

March 19, 2012

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A satisfying breakfast or dinner meal made with some pantry staples and fresh tomatoes - 5 ingredients but plenty of flavour!

Guinness bread for St Patty’s Day

March 12, 2012

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A crusty yet moist 4 ingredient beer bread, the easiest bread recipe you'll find.

Vodka-cured ocean trout salad + hors d’oeuvres (giveaway winner announced)

March 9, 2012

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Another delicious "plane food" inspired meal that's perfect for entertaining at home, or just a quiet supper.

Yakisoba soba (with chilli octopus)

February 20, 2012

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A sweet, spicy and rich combination of Chinese stir-frying techniques and wholesome Japanese noodles.

Passionfruit, blueberry and yoghurt muffins

February 17, 2012

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Chobani Greek low and non-fat yoghurts make for an exceptionally wholesome muffin ingredient, and tasty too!

Farmer’s (curd) cheese using only 1 ingredient!

February 15, 2012

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All it takes is 1 ingredient, 10 minutes cooking time and a little patience... and that ingredient? Buttermilk!

Quail 2 ways: Sticky braised quail breasts with fried eggs + Scotch quail eggs

February 10, 2012

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Who knew cooking with quail could be so quick, easy and delicious? 2 must try recipes for anyone into their game.

Design your own self-saucing pizza toasties

February 1, 2012

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Our pizza toasties are healthier than you think and don't require hours of waiting or fancy equipment. And because of the generous amount of vegetables our pizza toasties are pretty much self-saucing.

Plum and prune jam // povidl

January 13, 2012

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Povidl is not just a sweet spread used on bread or donuts - it works perfectly well with roasted pork or duck as a dipping sauce.

Pearl barley ‘risotto’ with vegetables and chicken

November 23, 2011

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Barley is a tasty, nutritious and a very versatile grain that helps lower cholesterol and regulate blood sugar level. Use as you would rice.

Herbed cottage cheese caprese-style salad

November 2, 2011

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This mouthwatering spring salad has to be one of my all-time favourites, because it tastes so refreshing and is very quick to make.

{Day 29} Steamed mango cake with chai crème anglaise

October 29, 2011

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Moist, dense and with the addition of some chai spiced anglaise, it is what a comfort food should be - amazingly moreish!

{Day 27} Sour cherry loaf and summer berry pudding

October 27, 2011

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A gorgous and wholesome twist on the classic with artisan bread, fresh berries and chocolate gelato!

{Day 19} Strawberry, pomegranate and mint spaghetti

October 19, 2011

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I seriously believe this is one of the most versatile deishes you can find, that I would happily have any time of the day! Especially served with chocolate ice cream.

{Day 17} Smoked salmon and goat’s cheese terrine

October 17, 2011

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While the terrine is easy to make - takes only 4 ingredients, it is big on flavour from the smoked salmon and the already herbed goat's cheese.

{Day 7} Arroz con leche (rice pudding) and mango jelly

October 7, 2011

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This 'rice with milk' is simple to prepare, deliciously creamy and sweet with a mesmerising aroma of cinnamon and a hint of lemon zest.

{Day 4} Guillaume’s country-style pork belly terrine from Food for Friends

October 4, 2011

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[Guillaume Brahimi's] amazing country style terrine from an amazing cookbook by an amazing man. Cone shaped of course!

{Day 3} 5 ingredient fish balls in Chinese masterstock jelly

October 3, 2011

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As the jelly begins to melt, the flavours of masterstock begin to dance in your mouth. Combined with the sweetness of the fish it is one of my favourite (weird but oh so good) food combinations!

{Recipe and review} Baked vegan cinnamon donuts + Sunbeam donut iron test

September 16, 2011

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Amazingly quick and good for you baked low fat cinnamon donuts, yum!

5 ingredients: flavoured labne yoghurt cheese balls

September 13, 2011

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Labne cheese is creamy and flavourful with very little fat. It goes well as a spread, dip, as a base on bruschetta or even mixed into a Greek salad or dolloped onto grilled lamb.

Alio’s rosemary and sea salt focaccia

August 17, 2011

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For something as basic as bread, the aroma that fills the house when the focaccia is placed in the oven is indescribably amzing. As is the result: crusty, fluffy and wonderfully moreish.

3 ingredient (instant) chocolate banana ice cream

August 14, 2011

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With as little as 3 ingredients you can now have dessert for breakfast, afternoon tea or a low fat, low sugar alternative to other dessert time treats.

Smoked salmon dip

August 2, 2011

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A quick, light and delicious dip that will satisfy the tastebuds and make for a nutritious snack.

Rhubarb and strawberry loaf (dairy free)

July 27, 2011

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I think I have found a very good way to enjoy rhubarb and the hideous vegetable it is. Accompanied by fresh strawberries, this bread is all things wonderful. Plus, it's a one bowl mix.

Spiced no added sugar bircher muesli

July 9, 2011

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The general idea of the recipe is simple, mix and match whatever ingredients you have on hand. Enjoy with a serving of fresh berries, poached fruit or grated apple in the morning.