Wednesday, July 14, 2010

French Fruit Tart


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Nothing beats a French fruit tart when berries are in season. With an almond shortbread crust, vanilla pastry cream filling, berries and glaze, its a gorgeous and fun dessert to make.

This recipe was from Dorie Greenspan's Baking From My Home to Yours.

lemon bars


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These lemon bars taught me a valuable lesson. I've always disliked lemon bars and now I realize that's because I've only had store bought ones.

When my cousin Pradeep requested I make lemon bars, I sort of sighed to myself but agreed because I love him and he is an awesome cousin :-) Boy was I surprised when I tasted these! They are amazing and wonderful. Pradeep really did me a favor. Now I know that homemade lemon bars are awesome.

This recipe comes from the King Arthur Flour Cookie Companion Cookbook. I found the recipe online here:
http://www.justlikethenumber.com/page_six/2010/01/king-arthur-flour-lemon-squares.html

sweet potato and black bean salad


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I made this recipe and it was inhaled by my family. Its so great to have people to cook for. This simple salad is easy, delicious and very healthy.

Recipe here:
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/09/30/dining/301mrex.html

Saturday, June 12, 2010

sweet baby dog


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lying in the sun

Sunday, April 25, 2010

Swedish Visiting Cake


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From Dorie Greenspan's
Baking From My Home to Yours

Very easy to make and tastes of vanilla, almonds and lemon. Its supposed to be made in a cast iron skillet but I made it in a springform pan. Middle is a little thin but otherwise looks and tastes good - like a chewy almond cookie.

Sunday, April 18, 2010

dinner last night


cauliflower soup, originally uploaded by achathampally.

was cauliflower soup and cheddar jalapeno bread.
perfect for the cold damp weather

cheddar jalapeno bread

Saturday, April 17, 2010

belated easter dinner


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had a lovely easter dinner at my friend Sue's
she pulled out all the stops!
we had:
limoncello champagne cocktails
carrot soup
salad with asparagus and gorgonzola dressing
ham and homemade herb rolls


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the best part was this homemade coconut cake with fresh coconut!

(recipes from Cooking Light)