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Archive for the ‘Appetizer’ Category
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Grilled Chicken Camembert Sandwich
A sandwich can be a plain and simple affair or it can be a piece of art. In the best case it is both and delicious as well. Inspired by a great sandwich we had at the Venice Ale House…
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Tom Kha Gai – (Thai Chicken Coconut Soup)
Tom Kha Gai is a soup made of chicken (Gai) cooked (Tom) in coconut milk and spiced, among others, with galangal (Kha), lemongrass, and kaffir lime leaves. It’s quick, easy and delicious and therefore ranks as one of my favourite …
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Strawberry Spinach Salad
Awesome taste combinations and totaly addictive. A perfect easy summer dish. Great on its own or to a grilled chicken breast:
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup fresh strawberries
- 1 cup fresh spinach leaves
- 2 small spring onions
- 5 tbs balsamic vinegar
- 5
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Tarte flambée aka Flammkuchen
On our recent trip to Alsace in France, I once again gorged myself on Tarte flambée. Tarte flambée, also refered to as Flammkuchen, is a well-known Alsatian speciality. Essentially it’s a (very) thin crust pizza baked in a very hot …
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Chopped Arabic Salad
This is a wonderful and quick salad which goes with just about anything from meat to fish and more. I first discovered it in Jordan and it seems to be referred to as “Arabic salad” everywhere in the world. Although …
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Pignolia Gremolata
Gremolata or gremolada is a chopped herb sauce typically made of lemon zest, garlic, and parsley. It is a traditional accompaniment to ossobuco alla milanese, a milanese veal shank dish. Apart from the standard ingredients there are many different variations; …
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Potato and Leek Soup with Crispy Bacon
On a cold and grey day nothing tastes as satisfying as a good old fashioned potato soup. Although it’s a real simple dish, with a few tricks you can make it taste fantastic and have your friends coming back for …
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Roasted Potatoes With Rosemary
After harvesting the rosemary in our garden last week we decided to put it to a use. While many dishes can be enhanced with rosemary our favourite is roast potatoes, because it brings out the pure flavour of the spice. …
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Falafel
A falafel sandwich is a great alternative to a late night kebab, tastes delicious and is even healthy. They also make a great appetizer, are easy to make at home and best of all, even my vegetarian friends can’t object …
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Garlic Bread
In my opinion garlic bread fits to absolutely every savoury dish, but it goes especially well with pasta or other Italian dishes. There are many, many ways how to prepare garlic bread, but they have one thing in common they …
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Guacamole
Guacamole, a dip originally from Mexico, is made mainly from avocados. The name originates from the Aztec language and literally translated means avocado sauce. The recipe has changed very little since its Aztec origins in 500 B.C. and goes as …
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Palatschinken – Austrian Pancakes
“Palatschinken” are the Austrian version of pancakes or what the French would refer to as Crepes. They can be used in a variety of ways: plain with butter and maple syrup, filled with a variety of sweet or sour fillings, …