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Apple pierogi with warm apple compote
These ingredients will make 12 – 18 pierogi 3 cups or 14oz plain flour 1 egg Cup of warm water 6 tart apples – peeled and cored 2 tsp cinnamon 3 tbsp caster sugar 2 tbsp or 25g butter 200 … Continue reading
Tagged apple, canape, cinnamon, compote, Hanukkah, perogi, pierogi, vegetarian
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This Dinner Will Get You Laid – A Full On Cocktail Party
There can be few occasions sexier than a cocktail party; little black dresses, sparkly earrings, high heels safe in the knowledge that not a lot of walking will be required, too much champagne …
10 tips to help plan a cocktail party
1 Plan your menu carefully – make sure you have things that can be finished and plated in advance as well as a few hot items that you can get out of the oven as the evening goes on. I … Continue reading
The Wednesday Tipple – Planning a cocktail party – salmon canapés and a gin martini
The Oscars are approaching, which is a great excuse to throw a formal get out the best glasses cocktail party. I love to get dressed up, buy in vats of ice, and prink about in the kitchen with some canapé … Continue reading
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10 things to do once you’ve bought a heart-shaped cutter
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Tagged brownie, canape, cheese, chocolate, cookie, creme fraiche, egg, grill cheese, heart, ice cream, mozzarella, quesadilla, romance, salmon, scone, tortilla, valentine's, waffle
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Pan con tomate
This is a Spanish take on garlic bread, rubbed with sweet tomato juice Ingredients (serves 4) 4 thick slices of crusty bread or 8 slices of baguette 1 fat clove of garlic 6 ripe tomatoes (if they’re not ripe, roast … Continue reading
Tagged bread, bruschetta, canape, garlic, pan con tomate, tomato
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Bruschetta with ricotta and artichokes
Ingredients ½ French stick Jar / deli container of artichokes 1 cup of ricotta 1 lemon Salt, pepper, olive oil Cut the bread on the diagonal into thin slices Brush one side with olive oil and sprinkle with salt Bake … Continue reading
Tagged artichoke, bread, bruschetta, canape, lemon, ricotta
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The Wednesday Tipple – Spiced Cranberry Apple Cooler (with endive autumn salad)
Jon, returning from 3 hours of art class drawing naked middle aged models was tired and in need of succor. Since the building water tank has just been cleaned and the water is currently gurgling coffee-colored spume into the sink, … Continue reading
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Tagged apple, Autumn, canape, cinnamon, cocktail, cranberry, endive, fall, nude model, recipe, salad, vegetable box
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The Wednesday Tipple – Lemon Drop (with cucumber and smoked salmon)
Jon and I were eating lemon ice lollies and walking through the park to the Met to explore the jungle-gym / art installation on the roof when we became aware of a drama going on beside the boating lake. Children … Continue reading
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Tagged canape, cointreau, creme fraiche, cucumber, lemon, man walking a cat, salmon, sorbet, vodka
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The Wednesday Tipple – Sea Breeze (with Bruschetta)
It’s hot outside and grapefruit are on special offer at the fruit stall. That’s more than a good enough reason to consider making a pitcher of cocktails. Perhaps it’s the color – a gorgeous rosy pink. Perhaps it’s the name … Continue reading
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Tagged artichoke, bruschetta, canape, cranberry, grapefruit, ricotta, vegetarian, vodka
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