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Yield: 4 servings. Ingredients 1 pound medium asparagus, trimmed 1 small shallot, chopped 1 to 2 tablespoons champagne vinegar 2 to 3 tablespoons garlic infused extra virgin olive oil 1/4 pound piece of Parmesan cheese Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper Method Over moderately high heat bring a large pot of salted water to […]

Host, chef Emeril Lagasse shows you how he uses his favorite spices to make some great flavorful Indian dishes.  You will tag along as he shops at his favorite spice shop, Kalustyans, for ingredients to make flavor-bursting curry-scented cauliflower, sweet shrimp with coconut milk, chilies and tomatoes and delicate tandoori style chicken drumsticks with a […]

Fun with Washi Tape By Nadia Ten Cate Washi Tape – Kim from K Craft 082 574 7929 Requirements An assortment of washi tape rolls in colours that you like. Items that can be decorated; we used an office theme and a party theme in our projects. Instructions Ensure that your surfaces are clean and […]

Ease of Preparation:  Easy, Moderate, Complex Yield:  4 – 6 servings Ingredients 3 tablespoons olive oil 2 carrots, peeled and chopped 2 onions, peeled and chopped 1 stalk celery, chopped 8 cloves garlic, minced 1 x 28 oz can whole tomatoes, pureed 1 tablespoon dried tarragon, oregano or basil 1 cup oil-packed artichokes, drained 1 […]

This is a traditional French dish of braised lamb and vegetables, which is similar to a light stew. Using shoulder lamb makes this an economical dish, which is great if you’re feeding a family. any leftovers can be reheated and eaten the next day, as the flavour improves. Ingredients 50ml (1⁄4 cup) olive oil 50g […]

Chuck Hughes’s popovers are savory little breads perfect for soaking up the tasty juices left on your plate after any meal! Easy, Moderate, Complex Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 50 minutes Yield: 6 portions Ingredients For the popover: 1/4 cup bacon fat or duck fat, melted 2 cups flour (500 ml) 1 teaspoon salt […]

Makes 8 large scones Ingredients Scones: 2 cups all-purpose flour ¼ cup sugar 1 Tbsp baking powder ¼ tsp salt 1 Tbsp finely grated lemon zest ½ cup cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces ½ cup whipping cream ¼ cup 2% milk, plus extra for brushing 1 large egg 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 […]

Ingredients Artichoke soup 2 kg Jerusalem artichokes 1 large onion finely shopped ½ celery stick finely chopped 1 leek finely chopped 15 ml oil 10g butter 3 l chicken stock Thyme Water Lemon juice Truffle Chantilly 150 ml cream 5 ml truffle oil Potato wafer  1 potato thinly sliced 25 ml of clarified butter for […]