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Brown Butter, White Chocolate and Pecan Cookies

Nazneen — Tue, 21 May 2013 06:01:30 +0000

Brown Butter, White Chocolate and Pecan Cookies

When we moved back to Colorado, almost 3 years ago now, it was a hurried, stressful move. My husband’s work wanted him to relocate to Denver but would’t hurry up and give us any information whether the relocation was approved or not. So there I was frustrated and anxious about …

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Quinoa Salad with Mint and Cilantro

Nazneen — Fri, 17 May 2013 16:53:56 +0000

Quinoa Salad with Mint and Cilantro

Warm weather is finally gracing us here in Denver. All the snow has now been replaced by thunder, lightning, gale force winds and pounding rain. We can’t seem to catch a break! Spring time in Colorado is something to behold; it’s an adventure in itself, it is Mother Nature wreaking …

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Chicken and Slicks

Nazneen — Tue, 14 May 2013 06:01:09 +0000

Chicken and Slicks

I wanted to post this recipe before it got too warm and everyone was searching for salads. Our weather is finally beginning to warm up but the nights are still quite cool and this makes for a nice warming dinner. I love soul food or comfort food like this. My …

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Belgian Waffle Benedict with Roasted Tomatoes

Nazneen — Fri, 10 May 2013 06:42:22 +0000

Belgian Waffle Benedict with Roasted Tomatoes

Here is the last post in the Mother’s Day series. After this one I am taking the weekend off! I thought a savoury dish was in order to finish off the brunch/afternoon tea ideas I have been posting. This is also great because, remember the egg yolks leftover after making …

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Cherry Madeira Financiers | Mother’s Day

Nazneen — Wed, 08 May 2013 06:01:49 +0000

Cherry Madeira Financiers | Mother’s Day

Continuing with menu ideas and treats for the upcoming Mother’s Day, I have another perfect addition to a brunch or tea time table; Cherry Madeira Financiers. Deliciously rich with browned butter and ground almonds; fun and festive with maraschino cherry confetti. Why maraschino cherries you may ask? As much as …

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English Scones with Rhubarb Curd | Mother’s Day

Nazneen — Mon, 06 May 2013 06:19:23 +0000

English Scones with Rhubarb Curd | Mother’s Day

Mother’s Day will soon be upon us; only a week to go. Do you have any special plans for your mums? Perhaps you will be going out to brunch, lunch or dinner and fighting the crowds for a table like we did last year. I actually prefer to not eat …

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May The Fourth | Star Wars Cookies

Nazneen — Sat, 04 May 2013 06:01:39 +0000

May The Fourth | Star Wars Cookies

Happy May The Fourth!! For those who are not familiar with this particular day, it’s the day where Star Wars fans celebrate Star Wars! May the Fourth (as in “May the force be with you”) is a fan created celebration/holiday. All the Sci Fi and particularly, Star Wars enthusiasts are …

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Chicken and Vegetable Pullao

Nazneen — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 06:01:59 +0000

Chicken and Vegetable Pullao

What do you do when you’ve worked all day or in my case; chauffeured children, laundry, groceries, soccer practice, and you stumble home with not a clue as to what’s for dinner? Believe it or not, even on days that I’ve been to the grocery store, sometimes I have no …

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Orange Savarin | Daring Bakers’ April Challenge

Nazneen — Sat, 27 Apr 2013 06:01:56 +0000

Orange Savarin | Daring Bakers’ April Challenge

One of my favourite past times back in the day, and even now, is to thumb through cookery books. I make elaborate mental plans to make such and such but the reality is crushing, I barely have time to get dinner on the table let alone work my way through …

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Baghare Baingan | Spicy Eggplant Masala

Nazneen — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 06:01:53 +0000

Baghare Baingan | Spicy Eggplant Masala

Baghare Baingan (bug-aray bai-gan) is an incredibly popular dish from Hyderabad, India. Weddings, special events, family dinners don’t take place without this on the menu. It is the accompaniment to the very famous Hyderabadi Biryani and I have to say, they are perfect for each other. The term “baghare” means …

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