Pumpkin, Cranberry & Raisin Bread Pudding

January 17, 2012
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I don’t make special breakfasts often these days. Because let’s face eat: when you eat breakfast alone, PB & J sandwiches are way easier than an elaborate breakfast (and I love them ). And when I do make something, it will be muffins or bread… I can bring it with me in the morning when [...]

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Butternut Squash Risotto

January 10, 2012
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I used to not like hate risotto. Until I learned how to like it. I am now in love with risotto! Step 1. Stir, stir, stir. I thought risotto was too sticky, but the trick is to add a ladle of broth at a time and stir. Risotto is not regular rice! Step 2. Have [...]

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Top 5 Popular Recipes of 2011

January 3, 2012
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Banana Split Cupcakes

December 20, 2011
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Last week: final exams. This week: after sleep, the first thing I really wanted to do was to go in my kitchen and make something special. Make cupcakes. Because I loooove to make cupcakes. And I deserve a nice treat . I opened my newly acquired (aka acquired a couple months ago but never used [...]

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Spinach, Lentil & Rice Soup

December 8, 2011
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The change from summer to autumn also means it’s time to change from summer food for winter food. And what I’m really craving when it gets cold outside is soups, stews and pasta. Every week since the end of October, I’ve made a batch of soup, stew or pasta sauce. It’s comfort food. And leftovers [...]

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