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We all long to be in Brazil for the World Cup. The beaches, the music, the food and of course the contagious FIFA fever. Bring Brazil home by cooking up a feast…

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Jun 2014

Baking Entertaining & Wine Healthy Quick & Easy

Moqueca: Beautiful, Brazilian & Tropical Fish Stew

Serves 8 INGREDIENTS 1 cup coconut milk 1 fresh green coconut or 2 cups bottled coconut juice 2 cups peeled and julienned onions 3 large red bell peppers, cored, seeded, and cut in julienne 1 pound tomatoes, peeled, and seeded,…

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Jun 2014

Baking Entertaining & Wine Quick & Easy

Brazilian Dessert: Quindim (Coconut Custard, Bahía Way)

INGREDIENTS 1 pound plus 1/3 cup sugar, divided 2 cups water 2 tablespoons butter, plus more for coating pan 12 egg yolks 21/2 cups grated coconut* 2 tablespoons raisins or, 6 strawberries cut in half 1 cup strawberry…

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Apr 2014

Baking Entertaining & Wine

Mayan Chocolate Tart

Delicious spiced chocolate flavour that finishes with a mild chilli hit. Why did we call it Mayan chocolate tart? Well! The first record of chocolate being consumed was when…

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Apr 2014

Baking Entertaining & Wine Food & Drink Quick & Easy

Quick-mix Chocolate Cupcakes

Serving size: Serves 10 or more Cooking time: Less than 60 minutes INGREDIENTS 11/2 tablespoons white vinegar 11/2 cups (375ml) milk 250g butter, softened 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 13/4 cups (385g) caster sugar 21/4 cups (335g) plain flour 3/4…

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Apr 2014

Baking Entertaining & Wine Food & Drink Quick & Easy

Caramel, White Chocolate and Macadamia Nut Slice

INGREDIENTS 250g butter, softened 2/3 cup caster sugar 1 tsp vanilla extract 3 cups plain flour 1 tsp baking powder 1 tin sweetened condensed milk 1 tin condensed milk caramel 60g butter, softened 1 tbsp golden syrup 1 cup macadamia…

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Feb 2014

Baking

Lamington Tiramisu

Serves 6-8 INGREDIENTS 2 packets Lamington fingers (about 16 fingers) 1 cup strong espresso coffee 1/4 cup of Amaretto 2 eggs (separated) 3 tbsp caster sugar 250gram mascarpone cheese 250ml thickened cream, whipped METHOD 1 Combine the coffee and Amaretto…

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Feb 2014

Baking

Mini Roasted Strawberry Almond Meal Muffins

The original recipe calls for two cups almond meal. I subbed in a bit of cornmeal because I love how it pairs with berries, the occasional bit of crunch, and…

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Feb 2014

Baking

Orange Chiffon Cake

Just like it's name, this is the lightest, prettiest cake at the tea party. INGREDIENTS Orange Chiffon Cake 6 eggs, separated 1 extra egg white 225g plain cake flour 250g caster sugar 50g extra caster sugar 1tbsp…

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Feb 2014

Baking Entertaining & Wine

Sundried Tomato & Goat’s Cheese Tarts

You'll need 6 x 8cm (3cm-deep) round fluted tart pans with removable bases. Makes 6 tarts INGREDIENTS 300g (2 cups) plain flour 125g cold butter, chopped 40g (1/2 cup) finely grated parmesan Goats Cheese Filling 3 eggs 125ml (1/2…

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