The most delicious version of Blueberry Muffins, with a crunchy crumb topping. Easily adaptable for any other berry.Ingredients:Makes about 12 muffins1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 3/4 cup white sugar 1/2 tsp salt 2 tsp baking powder 1/3 cup vegetable oil 1 egg 1/3 cup milk 1 tsp vanilla1 cup fresh blueberries 1/2 cup white sugar 1/3 cup all-purpose flour 1/4 cup butter, at room temperature, cubed 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamonDirections: Preheat oven to...

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Impressively easy to make! Perfect to use leftover cream.Ingredients:Makes about 6 servings1/3 cup skim milk 1 (7g) packet unflavored gelatin 2 1/2 cups heavy cream 1/2 cup white sugar 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extractDirections: Pour milk into a small bowl, and stir in the gelatin powder. Set aside. In a saucepan, stir together the heavy cream and sugar, and set over medium heat. Bring to a full boil,...

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A wonderful recipe for Christmas!Ingredients:Makes 24, 5 inch cookies3 cups all-purpose flour 1 1/2 tsp baking powder 3/4 tsp baking soda 1/4 tsp salt 1 tbsp ground ginger 1 3/4 tsp ground cinnamon 1/4 tsp ground cloves 6 tbsp unsalted butter 3/4 cup dark brown sugar 1 large egg 1/2 cup golden syrup2 tsp vanilla 1 tsp finely grated lemon zest (optional)Directions: In a small bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt,...

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A visit to Vienna could not be complete without a visit to the Sacher Hotel to taste their world-renowned Sacher Torte. The following recipe is a great great copy of the original and honestly is a bit more moist which I prefer.  Ingredients:Makes a 22cm diameter cakeFor the sponge:140g butter, softened110g icing sugar 1 tsp vanilla essence6 eggs 130g cooking chocolate (half milk chocolate, half...

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Dulce de leche custard atop a moist banana sponge.Ingredients:Makes about 12-16 cupcakesFor the sponge:80g unsalted butter, softened280g caster sugar240g plain flour1 tbsp baking powder1/4 tsp salt240ml whole milk1/2 tsp vanilla essence2 large eggs2 ripe bananasFor the frosting: 500ml whole milk1/2 tsp vanilla essence5 egg yolks100g caster sugar30g plain flour30g cornflour100g dulce de leche200ml double creamShaved/grated chocolate to decorateDirections: Preheat the oven to 190 degrees...

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Delicious and decadent!  Ingredients:Makes about 12-16 cupcakesFor the sponge:80g unsalted butter, softened280g caster sugar240g plain flour1 tbsp baking powder1/4 tsp salt240ml whole milk1/2 tsp vanilla essence2 large eggs150g tinned Dulce de LecheFor the frosting: 500g icing sugar160g unsalted butter, softened50ml whole milk100g dulce de leche, plus extra to decorateDirections: Preheat the oven to 190 degrees Celsius and line a muffin tin with muffin cases....

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If you cannot find ready-made Dulce de Leche, this is an easy way to make your own.  As you can see I could not resist the delicious sweetness!Ingredients:1 tin condensed milk Directions:Remove the paper from the tin. Put the tin in a saucepan and cover with water completely. Bring to a boil then reduce heat and simmer for about 4 hours, making sure that...

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This mixture of orange juice, soy sauce, and garlic gives this marinade a wonderful taste!Ingredients:Makes 4 servings1/4 cup orange juice  1/4 cup soy sauce 2 tbsp olive oil 1 tbsp lemon juice 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped 1 clove garlic, minced  1/2 tsp fresh oregano, chopped 1/2 tsp ground black pepper 4 (113g) tuna steaks  Directions: In a large non-reactive dish, mix together the orange juice, soy sauce, olive...

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This dish deserves the title "gourmet"! It is quite painstaking to do, but so worth it!  Ingredients:Makes 4 (generous) servings6 cups chicken broth, divided3 tbsp olive oil, divided 1/4 tsp salt 225g portobello mushrooms, thinly sliced225g white mushrooms, thinly sliced2 shallots, diced1 1/2 cups Arborio rice1/2 cup dry white winesea salt to tastefreshly ground black pepper to taste3 tbsp chives, finely chopped4 tbps butter1/3 cup...

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