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White Velvet Butter Cupcakes with Green Tea Italian Meringue Buttercream

November 23rd, 2010 | Posted by pieter in Desserts | New this week | Vegetarian - (0 Comments)

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This cupcake is going to be different from anything you have ever made or tasted.  The cupcake itself is light, and even though you frost it with a buttercream, the green tea flavor makes it taste like there is sweetness floating in your mouth.  I wouldn’t call the buttercream recipe a quick and easy fix, but it is definitely worth the extra mile, and your guests will remember it for a long time.  This recipe also makes a great wedding cake, and can be made into a tiered cake rather than cupcakes.

Total time: 120 minutes
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Sacher Torte Cake

November 14th, 2010 | Posted by pieter in Chocolate | Desserts | Vegetarian - (0 Comments)

Sacher Torte

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The first time I had a slice of Sacher Torte was in Vienna, and I immediately fell in love with it.  I slightly americanized this recipe by replacing the torte with a devil foods cake recipe, and this is even better!  This cake is moist but still dense like a torte, and you’re going to have a lot of fun decorating it with all of the delicious layers that make it a Sacher cake.

Total time: 90 minutes
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Simply Carrot Cake

November 14th, 2010 | Posted by pieter in Desserts | Vegetarian - (0 Comments)

Carrot Cake

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This cake has never failed me on any occasion– birthdays, dinner parties, any sort of parties, or just a nice dessert you want to treat yourself for no good reason.

Total time: 60 minutes
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Peanut Butter Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookie

February 20th, 2010 | Posted by pieter in Chocolate | Desserts | Snacks | Vegetarian - (1 Comments)

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Talk about a flavor-rich, melt-in-your-mouth cookie! This cookie uses whole wheat flour, but you can’t even tell, with the whole wheat hiding behind all the oatmeal crunch going on.

Total time: 120 minutes
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Carrot Soup with a Hint of Ginger

February 19th, 2010 | Posted by pieter in Appetizer | Quick and Easy | Soups | Vegan | Vegetarian - (0 Comments)

carbs, protein, veggies--- all in one bowl

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The most easy and straightforward recipe for soup. A great way to get your family to eat some vegetables! The carrots and caramelized onions give this soup a sweet taste, while a small amount of ginger balances that sweetness out by giving it a sharp, gingery flavor in the background. Simple, and perfect.

Total time: 20 minutes
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Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins with Cream Cheese Frosting

December 13th, 2009 | Posted by pieter in Chocolate | Desserts | Snacks | Vegetarian - (0 Comments)

Pumpkin Muffins [ratings]

Butter-free muffins! Until you get to the frosting, which is of course optional. These muffins are a hit at the party every time. Makes roughly 24 muffins.

Total time: 60 minutes

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Great Green Beans

September 22nd, 2009 | Posted by pieter in Quick and Easy | Side Dishes | Vegetarian - (2 Comments)

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C’mon, who doesn’t love green beans? They taste great and they’re super healthy for you. Need more convincing? This green bean recipe is a great side dish for just about anything. If you are looking for something light, I sometimes eat this with a few other vegetarian side dishes, and call it a meal! Not to mention, green beans are a good source of vitamins and minerals.

Total time: 25 minutes
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Best Homemade Vinaigrette Salad Dressing.. Ever

September 22nd, 2009 | Posted by pieter in Quick and Easy | Salad Recipes | Side Dishes | Vegetarian - (1 Comments)

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If you love a good salad with your meals read on, this vinaigrette is the best you’ll make and has always been a huge hit with all of our guests. It’s so easy, and you can pretty much always find what you need in your cupboard! In the recipe below, I’ll explain how to make the dressing, feel free to toss it with your favorite salad ingredients. My personal favorites are: buttercrunch or red-leaf lettuce, vine tomatoes, and if I find some in the fridge, I’ll throw in a sliced carrot and quartered radishes. Yumm!

Total time: 5 minutes
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Mashed Potatoes with Chives

September 16th, 2009 | Posted by pieter in Quick and Easy | Side Dishes | Vegetarian - (1 Comments)

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This side dish is excellent with steaks or sausages, or any other red meat dish. The subtle chives flavor, hidden and softened by the creamy mashed potatoes, brings out the best of red meats. Makes 4 servings

Total time: 25 minutes
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Fresh hand-made pesto

September 15th, 2009 | Posted by pieter in Pasta | Side Dishes | Vegetarian - (1 Comments)

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If autumn is threatening to claim your herb garden, then what can be better than to preserve your herbs into a delicious paste that you can use for the rest of the winter?  This pesto probably won’t last all winter, but it’s a great way to savor the last of your basil plants.

Total time: 25 minutes
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