Gluten Free Dark Chocolate Goddess Cake

A rich dark gluten-free cake made with almond flourThis recipe is one Ive played with for years. It began in the nineties as one of those trendy flourless chocolate things with ten eggs, and has evolved into mere semi-indulgence with only seven eggs and some extra cocoa powder for a little more structure.Karinas Dark Goddess Cake RecipeOriginally...

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Gluten Free Vegan Pumpkin Berry Muffins

Gluten-Free Pumpkin Berry MuffinsYou're gonna love the taste of these winter berry studded pumpkin muffins. They taste tart and sweet and grainy-tender all at once.Yesterday we woke up to a surprise. The mesa and distant hills were powdered in white. The first snow of the season (am I ready for this?). The Kokopelli thermometer read twenty-two...

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Does this Hollandaise less Smoked Salmon Eggs Benedict Make Me a Traitor

Im probably not the first person you think of when discussing adapting high-calorie recipes into lower fat ones. I know Ive done a few, but generally I believe one should make something in its full fat glory, or not at all. I hate to break it to you, but shredded, steamed chicken with fat-free yogurt on quinoa chips isn’t really "nachos."This...

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Ezo the Bride Soup Ezo Gelin Çorbası

Ezo was a real person who lived in the south eastern part of Turkey, close to Syrian border, in early 20th century. She had two miserable marriages, and died in Syria, homesick. There are films based on her hard, unfortunate life. But I have no idea why this soup is named after her.The most important trivia about Ezo Gelin soup is that you...

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Aaloo ki Sabzi

Aaloo ki Sabzi Ingredients: Potatoes (boiled, peeled and chopped) ½ kg Onion chopped 2 Green chilies chopped 6 Curry leaves 12 Oil ¼ cup Salt 1 tsp leveled Mustard seeds ½ tsp Turmeric ½ tsp Chopped coriander leaves 2 tbsp Method : Heat ¼ cup oil, 12 curry leaves and ½ tsp mustard seeds, fry till light golden, add in 2 chopped onions,...

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Chia seeds Porridge and Orchard syrup

Yes, I know it looks like Ive covered by porridge in black pepper and honey but honestly thats not what it is at all!I told you about the Flahavans Irish Coarse Cut Oatmeal in my Wartime Kitchen post, but because Chia Seeds and Orchard Syrup wouldnt have been available during WW2, I couldnt include them in my post.I don’t know if you have...

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Holiday notice

I am going away on holiday and will not be posting anything for the next 2 weeks, and neither will I be able to approve or answer any comment...

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Skirt Steak Taco with Grilled Onions and Avocado

Time, once again, for my favorite thing in the world....TACOS!  This time I used skirt steak, also one of my favorite things, with grilled onion, chopped avocado and home made salsa on a toasted corn tortilla.  I really dont think there is a better meal on earth. I took one skirt steak and seasoned it with salt, pepper, cumin and...

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Chicken Pepper Ronata

Chicken Pepper Ronata Ingredients Boneless chicken ½ kg Whole wheat flour 2 tbsp Oil 3 – 4 tbsp Onion 1 medium Garlic 2 – 3 cloves Red capsicum 1 Green capsicum 1 Boiled chopped tomato 2 Oregano 1 tsp Salt to taste Crushed black pepper 1 tsp Parsley chopped ¼ bunch Method Cut chicken into big pieces, marinate with a little salt and black...

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The best Eggplant Salad Recipe Десятка

Did you know eggplant is actually a fruit (though served as a vegetable)? With it’s deep, glossy purple skin and wobbly egg or pear shape, it’s quite a unique looking food item! This is the best salad ever for people who love eggplants. Its awesome to bring to a party or put it in cans and use it at any time. I usually make half of this...

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Indian Style Chicken Meat Loaf

IngredientsMinced chicken-500gmsOnion medium minced-1Green chili minced-2Fried cashew nuts( broken to small pieces)-25Red chili powder-1tsp(+/-)Turmeric powder-1/4tspSalt to tasteOil requiredEgg beaten- 2( one for the minced chicken and other for egg wash)Masala paste ingredients ( grind below ingredients to fine paste adding couple...

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Sausage Stuffed Cherry Pepper Poppers – Because the Party with the Best Food Wins

Whether you want to admit it or not, its getting close to holiday entertaining season, and as far as Im concerned theres really only one measuring stick by which all holiday parties are judged – the food.You can have the best DJ, the coolest place settings, even those novelty ice cubes in the shape of shapes, but none of that matters if...

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Fun Fruit Pizza

Sugar cookie dough makes a fun foundation for this fantastic fruit pizza. The tender crust complements the sweetened cream cheese and colorful toppings. This was a fun dessert to make.              Cookie dough: 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour ...

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Rib Eye Steak Sandwich with Marinated Grilled Peppers and Onions

Last night I said that I was glad I had some of the grilled vegetable salad left over because it would be so much more flavorful after it marinated over night.  Oh my goodness, I was so right.  This salad was perfectly delicious the night I made it, but after the flavors of the grilled vegetables and the capers, garlic and anchovies...

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I Got Your Halloween Costume Right Here

Because more than two people have approached me with questions about what they should be for Halloween, I have no choice but to embrace my newfound authority on all things costume. I mean, honestly, it should be expected from the person who whipped up this Alexis Rose costume:Yes, that is me dressed as a female version of Axl Rose. Was that...

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white chickpea kabuli chana senagalu chutney

For detailed recipe plz click HERE or visit http:///2011/06/white-chickpea-and-tomato-chutney.htmlThnQ for stopping by...Plz Come back again :)...

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Just Ham and Eggs

Hello from Atlanta, where Im hard at work eating and drinking my way around the 1st Annual Atlanta Food and Wine Festival. Been having a great time, and cant wait to share some of the great things Ive tasted with you, hopefully in video form.In the meantime, here is a little Ham and Eggs video I did before I left.  Sure it tastes the...

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Halloween Candy Of Course!

Yup, I am sure that I am not alone in that a substantial part of my evening meal was, in fact, comprised of candy.  Candy and a strange spiced wine called "Witches Brew" which was heated on the stove, as directed, to a quite comforting warm temperature but not boiled.  The hint of cinnamon and clove was actually nice,...

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