This is an unusual cheesecake version. It is a no-bake recipe. This cheesecake is a creamy mousse made of white chocolate with pieces of candied ginger, and the ginger nuts biscuits complement the ginger flavour. I love how the sweetness and creaminess of the white chocolate contrasts the spiciness of the ginger. The toffee sauce tops it off perfectly. You can buy the stem ginger (or candied...

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The lovely thing about this recipe is that you can do as much or as little as you like, you just need to have the same weights of each. This stem ginger (or candied ginger) can be used on ice creams as topping or in yoghurt. But the best use is of course with the White Chocolate and Ginger Cheesecake. Ingredients:ginger castor sugarDirections:Peel your ginger...

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Card participating in:Simon Says Stamp Monday ChallengeSimon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge ...

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A fresh pasta salad, very very simple but nonetheless so good! This dish is perfect for a picnic or a BBQ. ...

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Baking brie results in a wonderfully melted cheese perfect to spread on toasted bread or use as a dip with crackers. This appetiser is perfect served with fresh fruit or conserve such as a fig spread.Ingredients:Makes 2 servings (using a 6cm diameter cheese)1 brie cheese1 tbsp honey1 sprig rosemaryDirections:Remove the top part of the cheese rind. Remove the rosemary leaves from the twig...

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A quick simple recipe, rich and creamy. Serve with linguini.  ...

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A Maltese style sandwich. Simple toppings, amazing flavour! If you do not have the peppered goat cheese you can substitute with a normal mild goat cheese. If you have a sandwich grill you can avoid cooking the potatoes in advance and just place them immediately to toast in the grill.  ...

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A sweet-spicy Chinese dish. I couldn't find hoisin sauce so I replaced it with a garlic teriyaki sauce. I must say the flavour was amazing! ...

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A Mediterranean twist to the classic hummus dip.  Ingredients:Makes about 2 cups1 can (300g) chick peas 8 sun dried tomatoes 2 garlic cloves 2 tbsp tahini 1 tbsp olive oil 1 tbsp lemon juice 1 tsp harissa 1 tsp oregano 1 tsp paprikaDirections:Put everything together in a container and blend until nearly smooth. To serve drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle some paprika.  ...

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These rich puddings are the perfect accompaniment to tea. They are also seriously easy to do. Serve them plain (with the toffee of course), with ice-cream or with whipped cream. The pudding and the toffee keep well in the fridge in (separate) air-tight containers for about a week. While I used a muffin pan with quite large holes, these puddings will be just...

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A simple pasta dish which is very easy to prepare, but definitely does not lack the flavour! Perfect for a week-night dinner, and makes excellent left-overs for the next day. Ingredients:Makes 4 servings3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 5 garlic cloves, finely minced 2 shallots, finely minced 130 grams (about 1 cup) black olives, pitted (I used Kalamata olives) 3 to 4 tomatoes, diced 1/2 cup dry white wine 2...

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