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Peach Muffins with Rosemary and Almonds

Now towards the end of the summer is peach season, and besides eating them raw a lot, we also made drinks for the kids and sangria for adults. This time I decided to bake muffins from them. The recipe is simple and they were very tasty. Instead of almonds you can use any other nuts of your choice. It...
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Pavlova

Delicious meringue-based dessert with berries that’s especially popular in New Zealand and Australia. This cake was actually created in honor of the Russian ballet dancer Anna Pavlova. There are several versions of how and why this cake was created disputed between Australians and New Zealanders. According to one version, the dessert was created by a chef from Australia, for...
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Rhubarb

Rhubarb is a long, stalky plant that looks quite a bit like celery. In the spring, when there are no fruits and berries yet, fresh rhubarb is perfect for making tasty juices, sauces, and pies. Rhubarb is a perennial plant that spreads by rhizomes. The stalks are the tasty part while the leaves are toxic. The stalks can vary in...
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Macarons with Nutella and Lingonberry Jam

Wow, how long it took me to cook Macarons! Almost everywhere I read about macarons they talked about the complexities and subtleties of making this dessert. Macarons from the store I don't like much and to travel to where they are made properly, I don't have the opportunity so I decided to try to cook them myself, and you...
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Blueberry Charlotte

Now's the time to get ready to bake delicious fruit pies, cakes, and tortes when berries and other fruits start to come into season. Here is a simple recipe of for a sweet-tart blueberry charlotte. Blueberries can be mixed with the dough, like I did, or put the blueberries in an oiled baking pan and then pour...
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Stuffed Prunes with Nuts and Cream

One of my childhood faves - prunes stuffed with nuts and whipping cream, so tasty! You can use juice instead of wine if making for kids (or if you just prefer). This dessert can be served on one large plate or in small cups for each of your guest. Instead of whipping cream try with sour cream mixed with...
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Toast with Egg, Avocado and Tomato

Great idea for a quick and tasty breakfast. It takes only 5-10 minutes to prepare. Eggs can be fried in a pan or you can poach them. The garlic toast goes perfectly with the tomato, avocado and egg. Another idea is to pair with a bowl of soup or salad for a tasty healthy lunch!...
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