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No Fuss No Knead Focaccia Recipe with walnuts, garlic and rosemary… simple and delicious
This No Fuss No Knead Focaccia Recipe with walnuts, garlic and rosemary is very very forgiving and very delicious too. I love the moistness it offers, the flour to water ratio baking up…
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Best Vegan Roasted Pumpkin & Sundried Tomato Pizza Galette
The Best Roasted Pumpkin & Sundried Tomato Pizza Galette ... this vegan savoury bake hit the ball out of the park. It has everything good about it, and is the easiest to make.…
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Quick No Yeast Garlic Pizza, or just ‘simple quick no- planning required’ pizza.
No Yeast Garlic Pizza ... the simplest and one of the quickest pizzas I've ever made! It's part wholegrain, requires no yeast and therefore no proofing/rising time! Also in notes, an oven roasted…
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Roasted Cauliflower Salad – making the most of vegetables! #glutenfree #plantfood
Grilled Cauliflower Salad is a great salad for winter, and also for spring. I have served this warm from the oven, as well as chilled overnight. It's addictive good both ways. I have…
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Mushroom Cashew Rosemary Soup … truly a winter warmer!
Simple to make, beautifully flavoured and quite creamy because of the cashews within, Mushroom Cashew Rosemary Soup is a winter favourite. Thickened with oats and cashews makes it healthy, delicious and gluten free too.A great…
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Lamb Mince Capsicum / Keema Capsicum … winter favourite comfort food
Lamb Mince with Capsicum / Keema Capsicum ... a one wok / kadhai dish which is certain to tantalise the taste-buds, keep you warm this winter, basically comfort food at its best. The…
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Wine marinated chicken taco bites
Wine marinated chicken taco bites turned out to be such fun little bites, and a great snack to serve, with wine perhaps? Though not traditionally used in a marinade, wine adds nice flavour to…
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Polenta Cheese Crackers and a cracker of an Eggplant Melon Seed Dip … with infused olive oils
Polenta Cheese Crackers {and canapes} and a cracker of a dip. The oh-so-delicious smooth Eggplant Melon Seed Dip comes together in seconds. Both the crackers and the dip are beautifully flavoured by an…
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Wholewheat Walnut Garlic Coriander Bread … new flour in town & I’m loving it! #EkNayiAadat with #Aashirvaad
Nothing better than fresh home baked bread, and this Walnut Garlic Coriander Wholewheat Bread is bursting with goodness of a new wholewheat flour, Aashirvaad Sugar Release Control Atta. Use herbs and nuts of…
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Bhune Murgh ki Biryani … delicious one pot rice & chicken Indian meal
The Bhune Murgh ki Biryani is a one pot comfort meal, rich, flavourful and homely. The flavours tease the palette and the chicken is beautifully spiced. It turned out to be deliciously good,…
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Cooking | Lamb Chops with Red Wine… deep, delicious holiday flavours with Big Banyan Wines
These Lamb Chops with Red Wine turned out to be the best I've ever made. Rosemary, garlic, and a limited edition Shiraz from Big Banyan Wines came together ever so beautifully to create…
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Baking | Cheesy Chicken Pot Pies … comfort food for the holidays with #bigbanyanwines
There is something intrinsically therapeutic about weaving a lattice for a pie if you know what I mean. With a filling of chicken marinated with @bigbanyanwines, carrots, kohlrabi and cheese of course, these…
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Smoky Baked Mushroom Cheese Dip with #bigbanyanwines for the holidays
Smoky Baked Mushroom Cheese Dip is a definite crowd pleaser, and a great addition to the holiday table. Smoky Gouda, wine simmered mushrooms, garlic and fresh thyme make one of the best cheesy…
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Green Goddess Apple Cucumber Coconut Water Smoothie #spirulina #superdrink
The Green Goddess Apple Cucumber Coconut Water Smoothie with Spirulina comes together in seconds, an intense drink that means business.Quite pleasant! Naturally sweet too. I tried a couple of savoury versions too.
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Baking | Smoked Eggplant Walnut Truffle Dip – earthy, rustic, nutty & delicious
Eggplant Walnut Smoked Truffle Dip...earthy, rustic, nutty, slightly tangy, creamy, smoky delicious. Play around with ingredients to suit your palette. That's the beauty of dips.
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Chicken Jalfrezi … a quick version of the Indo-Chinese stir fry curry
This Chicken Jalfrezi made essentially with peppers, green chilies, onions and tomatoes gets a delicious twist of taste with coconut milk. If you like a thick hearty curry which is a quick and…
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FoodTalk | Terra Chips … Exotic vegetable chips in a bag! 2 dips too #TERRAadventures
When you have vegetables this crisp, rustic and earthy with flavours that explode in your mouth, you know Terra Chips have got it right #TERRAadventures
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Chole Masala / Curried Spicy Chickpeas
Chole Masala / Curried Spicy Chickpeas is a quintessential recipe from the Indian sub continent, one of the most popular perhaps. Every house has it's own recipe, and you can keep them as…
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Baking | Olive Oil Walnut Garlic Rosemary Foccacia … bread of life
Nothing better than fresh home baked bread, and this Olive Oil Walnut Garlic Rosemary Foccacia is bursting with flavour. The Kitchen Aid Stand Mixer and their great quality bake-ware make baking breads so…
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Baking | Cheese Garlic Rosemary Eggless Brioche … goodness of cheese & bread
With so many fabulous things within, eating the Cheese Garlic Rosemary Eggless Brioche was literally like nibbling a cheeseboard! Serve pears, apples, grapes, olives, cold cuts on the side, maybe a nice smoked…
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Persian Roasted Eggplant Walnut Dip … earthy, smokey, moorish, delicious!
This Persian Roasted Eggplant & Walnut Dip has a lot to offer. The twice used garlic, the walnuts, then the creaminess from Greek yogurt make it endearing. The caramelised sweet onions and garlic…
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Rosemary Garlic Sesame Millet Crackers with Lovilovi and Bird’s Eye Sweet Chili Pickle … earthy beautiful pairing
Rosemary Garlic Sesame Millet Crackers turned out to be crackers with a bite. Paired with the sweet chili pickle, they got just the right kick as well, some smoked Gouda on the side…
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Dhungaar-e-Keema or Smoked Lamb Mince #comfortfood #Indiancuisine
“Pull up a chair. Take a taste. Come join us. Life is so endlessly delicious.” Ruth Reichl Dhungaar-e-Keema or Smoked Indian Lamb Mince is a quintessential recipe from the Indian subcontinent, one that…
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Baking | Simple Straightforward Delicious 100% Wholewheat Pizza … #cleaneating
Simple, quick, fuss free, this 'loaded with goodness' 100% Wholewheat Pizza will keep the young and old all happy. Base done, fix the toppings as you like, else there is a recipe below.…
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Genoa Fougasse with spiced yogurt, hummus & foxnuts … for the love of bread
Genoa Fougasse turned out to be the best bread I've baked in a while. Sometimes you just need 'bread luxury', and this became that and much more. The difference here was the new…
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Savoury Granola – gluten free, healthy, addictive
Savoury granola is delicious, addictive, crisp & crunchy good! Good for breakfast, as a snack, over salads etc. This quick healthy bake is also great as a part of a trail mix, or…
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Baking | Wholewheat Garlic Oat Soda Bread … Instagram inspired baking #makehalfyourgrainswhole
Wholewheat Garlic Oat Soda Bread is possibly the quickest bread you can bake. From almost a no knead shaggy dough that is quick to throw together, it's our current favourite bread. Try this…
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Baking | Savoury Braided Bread … with garlic, rosemary and sundried tomatoes
Delicious part whole wheat Savoury Braided Bread where the mixer does all the hard work, literally all in the same bowl. It leaves you all the time in the world to gently braid…
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Smoked Bhopali Köfte Curry … a Turkish twist of taste
Lightly spiced, moist, flavourful lamb mince Smoked Bhopali Köfte with a Turkish influence. Enjoy them in this Indian style curry, else grill them as kebabs if you like.
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Baking | Oats Nut Crispbread … delicious, light, addictive. Simple too #wholegrain #healthy
Delicious, light, addictive, versatile and simple to make, this Oats Nut Crispbread is very addictive and makes quite the perfect snack for a hungry nibble. If you are adventurous enough, you can also…
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Food Diaries | DALS THE WAY TO GO … 3 Quick Dal Recipes Made With Less Water
The pure comfort of that bowl of dal, the nostalgia engulfs me each time I smell the aroma of onions being fried in clarified butter. Such is the power of food, and in…
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Soup | Quick Tomato Coconut Soup … #comfortfood #healthy #PhilipsSoupMaker
Quick Tomato Coconut Soup...QUICK! This is one of my fastest soups to make, and it became insanely quicker and fuss free thanks to the Philips Soup Maker. I am not an all and…
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Wholegrain Olive Oil Crackers & 3 Dips | Roasted Bell Pepper, Garlic & Walnut + Classic Garlicky Cream + Rocket Cashew Dip
Wholegrain Olive Oil Crackers & 3 Dips |Roasted Bell Pepper, Garlic & Walnut + Classic Garlicky Cream + Rocket Cashew Dip ... hit the ball out of the park #tickettocheer
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Baking | Oat & Wheat Cheese Crackers, and a quick Hummus #comfortfood #simple #savoury
Oat & Wheat Cheese Crackers, and a quick Hummus...for one of those days when you are tired, feeling under the weather and craving comfort food. For days like this only quick, simple and…
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Baby Mustard Greens, Turnip & Almond Soup with a Mustard Vinaigrette in the Philips SoupMaker
Baby Mustard Greens, Turnip & Almond Soup with a Mustard Vinaigrette ... the Philips Soupmaker - a review and Philips Rice Cooker giveaway. A gadget that is great to have in your kitchen,…
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Baby Mustard Greens Indian Stir Fry … #freshproduce #NorthIndia #vegetarian #stirfry #healthy
Baby Mustard Greens Indian Stir Fry ... quick, as spicy as you like it, simple and fuss free. Fresh produce is one of the highlights of winter in North India, and mustard greens…
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Food feature | RIVAAYAT … A Royal Indian Experience at Saffron, Trident, Gurgaon, & a Murgh Hara Pyaz recipe from Chef Izzat Hussain
Rivaayat – The Indian Culinary Conclave’ an initiative by The Oberoi Group with Izzat Hussain @ Saffron, Trident, Gurgaon. Murgh Hara Pyaz {Chicken with Spring Onions}, as the tagline goes, absolutely fresh, delicious…
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Savoury Whole Wheat Hungarian Kalács … Delicious cheesy comfort food
These Savoury Whole Wheat Hungarian Kalács make great party of finger foods and are bursting with flavour. Use fillings of your choice to play around. This savoury bread is sure to please! The…
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Cooking | Thai Chicken Mince, Broccoli & Pepper Salad {Larb Gai} #glutenfree #healthy #comfortfood
The marriage of flavours and textures is nice. Sweet, spicy, fresh, exciting. Above all, easy to stir up, the Thai Chicken Mince, Broccoli & Pepper Salad is a great addition to the picnic…
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Mushrooms and Onion Scapes Soup … cooking in season
Soul satisfying, rich and creamy without extra calories, Mushrooms and Onion Scapes Soup is pure comfort food for winter. Serve with a chargrilled broccoli salad, oven wedges, crumb fried chicken / fish, some…
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Roasted Red Bell Pepper Pesto … In season with bell peppers
Fire up your tastebuds with this simple and fingerlicking good Roasted Red Bell Pepper Pesto.
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Smoked Indian Chicken Curry / Dhungaar-e-Dum ka Murgh … giveaway to end 2013
Simple, smoked, delicious Indian chicken curry that can be baked {or cooked on the stove top}. A do ahead marination ensures very little work just before serving. Serve over steamed rice, naan, etc…
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Baking | Tribute to The Queen of All Daring Bakers, Lis … and Savoury Phyllo Chicken Pot Pies #tributetolis #daringbakers
Fun and light, these Savoury Phyllo Chicken Pot Pies are crisp and rustic! You can assemble them ahead of time, and bake them before serving ... and a tribute to the Queen of…
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Baking | Roasted Pumpkin Soup – comforting, delicious, soul food … #fall #comfortfood #soup
Comforting bowlfuls of roasted pumpkin soup with delicate flavours of fennel and coriander, and hints of green chili.
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Baking | GF Amaranth Pom Parfaits & Amaranth Dark Chocolate Brownies – Eating smart & SmartEats
A new post, a new obsession. Amaranth! Amaranth Pom Parfaits & Amaranth Dark Chocolate Brownies ...such fun!
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Baking | 100% Whole Wheat Bread … airy and delicious!
Couldn't ask for anything more in a whole grain bread.This was my first 100% whole wheat bread experiment and I had my fingers crossed. Nice moist crumb, airy bread and great aroma. We…
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Green Bean Potato Salad
It's the passion, the energy, the enthusiasm, the free spirited and relaxed young chef who greets you. The emotions are infectious and before you know it, the charismatic Maurizio Raselli casts a spell…
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Baking | Whole Wheat Walnut Garlic Cheddar Fougasse … and a focaccia too #comfortfood #vegetarian #bread
Whole Wheat Walnut Garlic Cheddar Fougasse ... nothing can be as comforting as the smell of bread baking. Nothing! And this bread took me by surprise. Rustic, earthy,full of flavour, great texture and…
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Smoothies … Change is the only constant, and it sure feels good!!
I've discovered a whole new world. A world of delicious smoothies, both sweet and savoury! The mind thinks non stop smoothies now. Herbs, fruit, veggies, nuts, oats, yogurt, soy milk ...
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Baking | Easy Same Day Focaccia … with some wholewheat too #comfortfood
One of my favourite breads that doesn't need much advance planning, and never fails to please. This focaccia is part plain flour and part whole wheat.
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Baking | Spicy Vine Tomato Relish … jars of goodness in season
A Spicy Vine Tomato Relish full of flavour and savoury goodness that celebrates the magic of tomatoes on the vine. It's handy to have a few jars in the fridge, and a great…
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No Bake | Minty Chickpea Yogurt Parfaits … these had me smitten! #springlove #vegetarian #meatlessmonday #glutenfree
I love the idea of a parfait going savoury. Make ahead, healthy, balanced, infinite options and a load of fun! This one covers all the food groups, and deliciously so - fruits, nuts,…
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Baking | Rye Cheddar Crackers & Pizza Dough Crisps … Crackling good times with the Daring Bakers!
Crisp, earthy, flavourful crackers with rye flour, and crisps made out of pizza dough. Give them a brush of extra virgin olive oil, a sprinkling of dried herbs, pepper, sweet paprika, maybe sea…
