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Richly Spiced Cambodian Chicken Curry

EpicureanPiranha — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 23:20:39 +0000

Warm spices and the addition of caramel, an influence that dates back to the period of the French Occupation add complexity to this delicious Cambodian curry.

Fresh Raspberry Basil Coffee Cake & Cream Cheese Buttercream

EpicureanPiranha — Sun, 31 Jul 2011 00:01:51 +0000

The marriage of fresh raspberries and basil is perfect! The cake itself is rich and moist, yet still feels light. Made even more special with a cream-cheese buttercream, delicately scented with lemon and vanilla. Perfect for breafast, brunch, or afternoon tea!

Spinach, Black Olive & Prosciutto Calzone

EpicureanPiranha — Mon, 30 May 2011 05:38:57 +0000

I discovered the true art of making excellent pizza & calzone in Italy! Beautiful, thin, crispy crusts with a slightly chewy edge, garnished with just a few toppings bursting with flavour. This is how I make my Calzone, and I'm sure you'll enjoy this recipe :->

Festive Apricot, Orange & Almond Bread ♥

EpicureanPiranha — Fri, 13 May 2011 05:35:12 +0000

The rich dough of this rich loaf is laced with fresh orange zest, and stuffed with two fragrant fillings before being shaped and baked. One of these is composed of apricots, orange juice, and zest, and is flavoured with the warm notes of cardamom. The other is a homemade orange-scented almond paste.

A Springtime Frittata & Citrus Salad

EpicureanPiranha — Tue, 03 May 2011 19:58:09 +0000

This meal would make a nice, light brunch for Mother’s Day this weekend. Frittata is so simple to make, and you can use many different vegetables. See my suggestions for a complete brunch ♥

Hazelnut Meringue Gateau

EpicureanPiranha — Fri, 22 Apr 2011 06:17:41 +0000

I just love meringue-based desserts! They can look and taste exquisitely refined, yet often take a minimum of effort to make compared to some elaborate gateaux and tortes! This is one of those cakes ♥ It's sure to impress!

Key Lime Tart with Vanilla Bean Whipped Cream

EpicureanPiranha — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 03:52:44 +0000

I love the freshness of limes in both savoury and sweet foods. The sharpness of Key limes is incomparable in flavour in my Key Lime Tart with Vanilla Bean Whipped Cream! Delicious, fresh, zesty and creamy ♥

My Quest for the Best Challah ♥

EpicureanPiranha — Sun, 03 Apr 2011 20:00:22 +0000

Challah is a rich egg bread that cooks to a gorgeous golden brown. The dough is wonderfully tender, and has the colour of pale yellow beaten eggs. Sheer delight, especially served warm from the oven! This is my own recipe ♥

Chakchouka with Mediterranean Influences

EpicureanPiranha — Sat, 02 Apr 2011 21:23:00 +0000

Perfect for brunch ~ a highly seasoned mixture of slowly simmered tomatoes, onions, and lots of garlic, char-grilled bell peppers, and herbs in which you poach an egg, served with a spicy couscous and sausages.

The Best Hunan Dumplings?

EpicureanPiranha — Sat, 26 Feb 2011 17:33:58 +0000

Hunan Dumplings are wontons filled with a fragrant pork mixture that are gently simmered, then served with a peanut butter chilli sauce and sliced scallions (green onions). Whether or not they're part of authentic Hunan cuisine, they're absolutely delicious and simple to make!