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Frosted Envy: June 2010
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Wednesday, June 23, 2010. Spiced Chocolate Chip Muffins. I followed Nigella Lawson. 8217;s Chocolate Chip Muffin recipe. Which is super easy to make! To the mixture I just added a few spices from my ‘Vin Chaud’ spices box! And also the recipe is a bit adapted from hers. 2 teaspoons baking powder. 1 tsp bicarbonate soda. 4 tbsps cocoa powder. A pinch of salt. 150 g brown sugar. 90 ml light olive oil. 1 tsp Vanilla essence. 135 chocolate chips / pieces. 3 tsps mixed spices. Preheat the oven at 200°C. I kno...
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Frosted Envy: M&M Mania– June edition
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Wednesday, June 23, 2010. M&M Mania– June edition. Days just seem to whiz by! Seriously, I thought it was just a few days by that I hadn’t made anything in my precious little oven, and boom, before you know it, it’s almost a month! In all fairness, it was my 30th birthday. I know I should be graceful about aging and stuff, but hell no, I am a big 3 zero! A quick dash to. And back and getting ready to go ITALIA. So as P was going to camp out in some hotel in Milan. Spiced Chocolate Chip Muffins.
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Frosted Envy: Creme Patisserie
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Monday, May 31, 2010. One of the most essential fillings in one too many desserts, the ubiquitous pastry cream usually decides the fate of the entire dessert. It such a delicate thing this, as if the eggs are cooked a little bit too much, it results in a broken or spoilt cream. A broken pastry cream will end and taste like scrambled eggs and just ruins all your efforts. The 2 different pastry creams I made were:. Chocolate spiked Tequila Creme. For the Chocolate Spiked Tequila Crème. 6 Tbsp. sugar. Bring...
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Frosted Envy: Moroccan Spice Cookies
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Monday, May 31, 2010. As a part of my rendition of La France, my pièce montée or Croquembouche. Showed different aspects of La France. Morocco and France go a long way, the former being known as one of the largest emigration countries. From the 30 million Moroccan population, 2 million of Moroccan descent live in Western Europe and France hosts approximately 1 million Moroccans (not counting those of Moroccan descent). 1 tbsps spice mix: Saffron, Paprika, Cinnamon, Cumin, White Pepper, and cardamom.
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Frosted Envy: October 2009
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Tuesday, October 27, 2009. Daring Bakers Macaron Challenge. Finally I am a member (proud one I must say! Of the Daring Bakers community. The Daring Kitchen is community started by some very impressive cooks who have achieved in making this website a great resource and inspirational outlet. For the month of October the challenge is, voilà: Les Macarons. Its funny or is it destiny as I made 4 different macarons on Sunday and its Tuesday today! Over and out for now. Sunday, October 25, 2009. I thought it'd ...
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Chez M's: White Truffle Oil Infused Custard
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Cooking is a passion. Whether it's everyday food or a gourmet meal, the kitchen is always open. Never know where in the world the cusine will take you. Join the adventure. Thursday, May 7, 2009. White Truffle Oil Infused Custard. I got this recipe from Thomas Keller's French Laundry Cookbook. 1 large russet potato. 2 tsp Clarified Butter. About 20 Chive tips. Preheat oven to 275F. Peel the potato and use a paring knife to trim it into a band-aid shape, about 4" long and 1" wide. Brush 2 Silpats. Using an...
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Chez M's: Crab in a Spicy Garlic White Wine Sauce.
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Cooking is a passion. Whether it's everyday food or a gourmet meal, the kitchen is always open. Never know where in the world the cusine will take you. Join the adventure. Saturday, October 3, 2009. Crab in a Spicy Garlic White Wine Sauce. When you are at the market it seems that the ingreadiants call your name. The crabs in their tank were doing exactly that. My girls had fun letting them run around the backyard when I came home with them. A new twist on playing with your food. 2 large live crabs. Love ...
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Chez M's: February 2010
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Cooking is a passion. Whether it's everyday food or a gourmet meal, the kitchen is always open. Never know where in the world the cusine will take you. Join the adventure. Tuesday, February 23, 2010. This is a family favorite specially on a cold day like today. The fish is spicy and tangy. It has a nice firm texture. I hope you enjoy this as much as my family and I do. 2 Fresh Pomfret cleaned and sliced 1" thick. 1 Handful of Cilantro. 2 tbsp Lemon Juice. 1 1/2 tsp Turmeric. Salt and Chili powder to taste.
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Chez M's: Citrus Lobster
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Cooking is a passion. Whether it's everyday food or a gourmet meal, the kitchen is always open. Never know where in the world the cusine will take you. Join the adventure. Saturday, October 3, 2009. My girls love lobster. When we went to the store and saw these beauties there was no coming home without them. It was such a beautiful summer day that grilling seemed the way to go. I love the combination lobster, citrus, and butter. This is a very simple recipe which doesn't really have a recipe. Love to coo...
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Chez M's: Risotto with Herbes de Provence Shrimp
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Cooking is a passion. Whether it's everyday food or a gourmet meal, the kitchen is always open. Never know where in the world the cusine will take you. Join the adventure. Friday, May 8, 2009. Risotto with Herbes de Provence Shrimp. Cook Time: 35 - 45 minutes. 3 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth. 1/2 cup frozen peas. 2 tablespoons butter, divided. 1 shallot, finely chopped. Rice or medium-grain white rice. 3/4 cup Champagne or White wine. 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan. 1 Tsp Herbes de. 2 Tsp Lemon juice.