Vox’s posts tagged recipe

Pimento Cheese #1

2008-07-26T17:54:11Z

In an attempt to find a pimento (or pimiento if you prefer) cheese recipe that I really like, I am embarking on a serious journey. This journey has already taken me to many websites and cookbooks, and been the main topic of many recent conversatio...

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Chocolate Cranberries Clusters

2008-07-26T12:25:19Z

The dinner I made today was a failure. I ended up throwing away my dinner, sorry God. My dinner was suppose to be something delicious to relive my childhood memories but it didn't turn out like what my granny and mummy used to make. I would say i...

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"The Razz"

2008-07-25T03:10:41Z

I've been wanting to make a proper English Trifle for quite some time, but two days ago I finally decided to give it a try. But me being me, I thought it would be even better if I challenge myself by using this as an opportunity to photo-documen...

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LoW - Tuesday, July 22, 2008 7:34:33 PM

2008-07-22T23:34:34Z

If I was one to title my blog entries this post might would be called- 'A Sister, a Man in Make-up and a Recipe' or 'My Stand Against Rock-n-Roll, Tam and a Refreshing Summer Treat' or 'Tam-a-lam-a-ding-dong, 80's Music, and a Bonus Recipe' (anyo...

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LoW - Monday, July 21, 2008 10:20:01 PM

2008-07-22T02:14:35Z

Deconstructed Fruit Pie A la Mode You know... I am a foodie. I think I've made that clear. I'm very serious about food and creativity in the kitchen. So I had this extra cookie dough and some fruit in my fridge and a Family Home Evening desser...

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Time to make the limoncello

2008-07-19T20:50:27Z

It's that time of year again! Well, actually, it's been "that time" for over a month now, but I was late in finding organic lemons. For pure summertime alcoholic enjoyment, you'll need: 6-7 lemons, preferably organic, as it's only the peels you'l...

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Sunday morning Mediterranean muffins

2008-07-20T02:02:00Z

This recipe is from Michelle Trute's recipe book Cooking with Conscience. Mediterranean Muffins (great hot or cold) 1 cup self raising flour 1 cup of rolled oats 1 tbsp baking powder 50g sundried tomato ! cup of Tomato juice 1/2 cup of medium cap...

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White Bean Salad with Fresh Herbs and Olives

2008-07-20T01:25:08Z

Fabulous! A perfect balance of Mediterranean flavors. The beans are lemony without being tart and the garlic and herbs add subtle but unmistakable undertones. Excellent with any kind of grilled or broiled red meat, poultry or shrimp. I'm afraid i...

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PePPers

2008-07-18T01:01:17Z

I'm swimming in peppers, and have to do something with them! This evening I made some hot sauce, an inspiration from www.PepperFool.com. 1 pound jalapeno or other hot pepper (i used serrano, plus two sweet peppers) 5 2" sprigs oregano -- remove...

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Awesome Salsa Recipe

2008-07-17T19:12:32Z

Here is my homemade awesome salsa recipe, over the last few months the ingredients have changed a bit, but perfection is the goal and I think this is pretty close. Ingredients: 5 tomatoes 1 can of black beans 15oz 1 bell pepper 1 yellow onion 1 ...

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Sugar and Spice and everything nice

2008-07-17T07:58:48Z

I always ask Aram if he likes my cooking. He'd always say, "It's okay.", but I do look forward for the day that without a blink of an eye - he'd say that he liked what I cooked. It has always been a challenge for me, because I honestly, honestly l...

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Nigella Lawson's Instant Chocolate Mousse

2008-07-16T14:05:10Z

The Recipe: 150g mini marshmallows 50g soft butter 250g good dark chocolate (minimum 70% cocoa), chopped 60ml hot water from a recently boiled kettle 284ml double cream/heavy cream (48%) 1 tsp vanilla extract 1. Put the marshmallows, butter, cho...

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Recipe Find...The Ultimate Brownie!

2008-07-16T06:05:47Z

This is NOT an original recipe but one I stumbled on on the internet. I have made them twice. Once to test and see if they were truly the ultimate brownie and a second time for company to see if they thought that they were the ultimate brownie. T...

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dinner from the garden

2008-07-16T00:44:52Z

Yesterday I picked my first batch of peppers from our garden. The small green ones are serrano chiles, the large ones are gypsy peppers. Since none of our 'maters are ready to make salsa, I had to come up with another use for these peppers. I did...

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Cocoa Syrup

2008-07-15T19:53:00Z

Directly lifted from Alton Brown, published on Foodtv.com. Cocoa Syrup Recipe courtesy Alton Brown Show: Good Eats Episode: Art of Darkness II: Cocoa 1 1/2 cups water 3 cups sugar 1 1/2 cups Dutch-processed coc...

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A near fatal cooking incident at least yields something positive.

2008-07-14T05:04:07Z

So, tonight was one of my first times using a gas stove top, and the pan caught on fire! Seriously! The flame was so high, it was scary! Luckily I was totally okay, except sort of scared and embarrassed. But then once the fire alarm shut off and ...

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Coffee recipe

2008-07-13T21:54:23Z

This will make one sixteen-ounce travel mug of deliciousness. You'll need: 14 oz water 4 heaping TB of ground coffee (I make VERY strong coffee; use less if you prefer) 1 oz milk (anything from skim to whole) 1/4-1/2 ts cinnamon Two spoons of sug...

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Ultrafast Avocado Soup--NYT

2008-07-13T15:12:18Z

Ultrafast Avocado Soup Time: 10 minutes, plus chilling About 2 cups chopped ripe avocado flesh (3 or 4 small avocados) 3 cups milk, preferably whole Salt and cayenne pepper to taste 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice, or to taste A ...

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Culture QotW: Cheers!

2008-07-12T22:21:57Z

Share a recipe for your favorite summer drink. This is a recipe I just do by sight and taste...so I really don't know the amounts. Basically, it's a bunch of frozen berries, some fresh fruit juice, and a banana or two. :) You can mix up the...

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The Goodie Bags, etc.

2008-07-11T19:43:53Z

Jess again. I bought some cheezin' awesome fabric to make into goodie bags. I'll post photos later. I'm in the process of making little drawstring bags of awesomeness that can later be used as dice bags, etc. I can't wait to see how they turn out...

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