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Red-Currant Jelly – Gelee de Groseilles
This is a recipe by Elizabeth David from her recipe book French Provincial Cooking (a book which Mum considers to be not only vital and essential, but also a crucial addition to anyone’s recipe book collection). Note the adjectives and synonyms (for repetition) for that’s how fundamental and important this book is in […]
Posted in Condiments, Jams and Jellies, and Sauces, Fruits
Pepparkakor (Gingerbread Biscuits) Decorated with Royal Icing
Pepparkakor is a traditional Swedish recipe. These Scandinavian spicy biscuits are traditionally served on St Lucia Day, which is a celebration of light on the longest night of the year. St Lucia Day is one of the biggest Christmas-time celebrations in Sweden and is held on the 13th December. This date was unknown […]
Posted in Biscuits, Christmas, Festive and Celebrations, Icings and Fillings
“Not Butter Chicken” – Vegetarian Butter Chicken
This recipe is (adapted) from Jeremy Dixon’s first Revive Café Cookbook, and this dish is served at his Revive Café in Auckland. I have changed the quantities because his recipe made a whopping amount. Plus he roasted his carrots for 20 minutes, whereas I diced them and added them into the pot after the […]
Posted in Main Meals, Rice, Tofu
Whole Artichokes with Lemon Butter Sauce
My own home-grown and organically grown, artichoke drenched in Lemon Butter Sauce, with side dishes containing extra lemon butter for dipping the petals in, and a finger bowl with lemon juice and water to rinse buttery fingers. Here are my artichokes! Their colouring is so very pretty with shades of aubergine, green, and […]
Posted in Appetizers, Snacks and Sides, Gardening, Savoury Sauces, Vegetables
Pear and Orange Breakfast
This recipe is healthy and delicious. I really like the coconut and orange flavours together, and the orange zest, juice, and pulp provides an intense, bright citrusy zing to start the day. The flavour combination in every mouthful is different, adding a nice bit of interest to each spoonful. Mum found the original […]
Posted in Breakfasts
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