Category: Recipes
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Tavas – Cypriot braised beef with potatoes, tomato and oregano
Tavas is a popular dish from the island of Cyprus that is incredibly simple to make and full of robust Mediterranean flavours. The Cypriots often use cinnamon in savoury dishes; they sprinkle it on chicken skin and over potatoes before roasting them and it gives a wonderful layer of flavour to the tomato sauce that…
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Parisian peaches
Many years ago, I went to a family-run restaurant in the suburbs of Paris for a working lunch. I can’t remember what else I ate on that warm summer day but I still dream about this dessert – luscious peaches poached in a light white wine syrup topped with fresh mint. You could use either…
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Apricot and chocolate almond cake
When fresh apricots are in season, the pairing of almonds and chocolate in this delicious sponge dessert is simply perfect. Serve with creme fraÎche or vanilla ice cream on the side and/or a compote of fresh apricots baked in the oven with a little vanilla paste in syrup. Summer heaven! To make… Share, follow, like, enjoy!
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