Family Favourite Banana Nut Bread

 Do you have family favourites in your recipe repertoire?  I have plenty in mine. These recipes are my tried and trues.  Recipes that have been gleaned and collected through the years, handed down from family and friends. Shared recipes.  Recipes that turn out every time and that never disappoint. Recipes with a history. Don't get me wrong. I love...

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Pain Perdu with Mixed Berries

 What is Pain Perdu.  Translated from French into English, the words mean Lost Bread.  It is a fancy name for French Toast, which was a great way of using up stale bread in the past. French toast is normally seen as a breakfast dish, and this certainly could be served for breakfast, but when you choose to make it with Brioche bread it becomes a bit more special...

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Firehouse Chili & Cornbread Casserole – Fire Pole Sold Separately

If you’re searching for delicious, easy-to-make, affordable recipes that are perfect for feeding large groups of very hungry people, you can’t go wrong looking to your local firehouse for inspiration, and this Firehouse Chili and Cornbread Casserole is a perfect example. Having said that, I’ve never actually... to read the rest of Chef John's article about this Firehouse Chili & Cornbread Casserole, please follow this link to become a member.)Follow...

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BBQ Flat Chicken Tacos for Two

  I am sitting here as I write this and I am trying to think back to when I first tasted Mexican Food. (Not that this recipe is very Mexican by any stretch of the imagination.)  I think it was when I had moved to London, Ontario and we discovered a restaurant called Chi Chi's.  I believe it was a chain restaurant. We used to go there every now and...

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Sambal Mayo Grilled Tiger Prawn 三峇辣椒美乃滋烤虾

Quick and easy to prepare, this is a very appetising and flavourful oven grilled prawn recipe, perfect to serve as appetiser or side dish. Ingredients:中文食谱可在网页的右边点击Translate，然后选择中文翻译5 Large Tiger Prawn (Deveined)2 tbsp Sambal (I use sambal oeleck)2 tbsp MayonnaisePinch of Sea Salt Fresh Lime 5 Bamboo Skewer If you are sharing this recipe/ blog content,...

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