Posted on February 26, 2009 by meggamoma
This Malaysian salad is one of my most favorite salads. You may serve it as an arranged salad, or tossed in a glass bowl as it is very colorful and attractive. There are two simple components to this dish , the peanut sauce ,which acts as the dressing and the vegetables. I use the recipe [...]
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Posted on February 23, 2009 by meggamoma
These moist , light , scones are really more like southern style biscuits. I love the addition of white chocolate chips and raspberries. It is a super addition to an elegant breakfast or high tea. It is important you use a low protein self -rising flour like White Lily for a tender scone. You may [...]
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Posted on February 22, 2009 by meggamoma
I found this recipe from the a book by renound Shirley Corriher. As a Chemist she gives great accuracy in her recipes. It is important that you roast the nuts for greater flavor enhancement . Also unless you want a thinner more “spread ” cookie please do not replace the shortening with butter. I have [...]
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Posted on February 17, 2009 by meggamoma
I am always looking for new ways to serve Tofu. This is a perfect way to serve as a finger food or appetizer or as a mean dish I saute some haricot vert with red peppers and add the fried tofu , its best topped with peanut , chilli or soy sauce, the tofu soaks [...]
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Posted on February 17, 2009 by meggamoma
This Indonesian style fried rice is a staple in our home , especially when I am looking for a one dish meal. It is great as a meal as it combines both vegetables , seafood and poultry. As with all fried rice recipes you will need to cook the rice well ahead of time , [...]
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Posted on February 14, 2009 by meggamoma
As you can tell I love Baci chocolates. I cannot imagine what could be more delicious than sipping on a chocolate hazelnut flavored milkshake, topped with Baci chocolates.
Serves 2
Chocolatier magazine
1/2 cup vanilla
2 tbs Hazelnut Liqueur (such as Frangelico or Capella)
1 tsp unsweetened nonalkalized cocoa powder
Perugina Baci chocolates
Place all ingredients into the jar of a blender [...]
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Posted on February 14, 2009 by meggamoma
I am always on the look out for new , creative and stylish drinks to serve at different times of the day. This drink ,served hot is aptly called White Heat , it is a heavenly white version of the classic cocoa version laced with Kahula and Burbon. I love to serve this with a [...]
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Posted on February 11, 2009 by meggamoma
This decadant hors d’oeuvre comes from the popular steak and seafood restaurant Tangos in Vero beach ,Florida. Their seafood is always delicious and fresh and the food presentation suberb. Although the recipe does contain crab meat ,I have successfully prepared this dip without.
Serves 6 to 8 as a first course
1 medium leek (white part only)
1 [...]
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Posted on February 11, 2009 by meggamoma
This Champagne based cocktail is appropriately named for its use of Passion fruit liqueur. It is served at the Park Plaza in Toronto .
..seriously how great would this be on Valentine’s day!!!!
1/2 oz (1 tbs ) gin
1/2 oz (1 tbs) Alize (Passion Fruit Liqueur)
6 tbs chilled dry champagne
Garnish Raspberries
Makes 1 drink
In a champagne flute combine [...]
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Posted on February 11, 2009 by meggamoma
What a great way to end an evening out in New York City , especially if you have just visited Lincoln center for the performing arts. This Hot Chocolate can serve as after dinner drink or dessert and seriously so much better than those powder versions.
Makes 4 cups or 12 small servings
6 oz bittersweet chocolate
2 [...]
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