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s'mores coffee & chocolate cup

s’mores coffee & chocolate cup

ingredients

serves 4

2 1/2 cups milk

1/2 cup strong black coffee

8 ounces milk chocolate or semisweet chocolate (or a mixture), finely chopped

24 pink and white marshmallows

1 tablespoon store-bought chocolate sauce, warmed

2 teaspoons finely grated semisweet chocolate

method

Put the milk and coffee into a saucepan and heat over medium heat until almost boiling. Remove from the heat and stir in…

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butterfly kisses s.w.a.k. I've been working on promotions for some time now and decided to try at home event planning for Avon Cosmetics.

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coffee fudge cupcakes

ingredients

makes 28

11/3 cups all-purpose flour

1 tablespoon baking powder

11/2 sticks unsalted butter, softened

1 cup granulated sugar

3 eggs beaten

1 teaspoon coffee extract or flavouring

2 tablespoons milk

chocolate-covered coffee beans, to decorate

frosting

4 tablespoons unsalted butter

1/2 cup firmly packed light brown sugar

2…

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after-dinner coffee liqueur muffins

after-dinner coffee liqueur muffins

ingredients

makes 12

oil or melted butter, for greasing (if using)

2 tablespoons boiling water

2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour

1 tablespoon baking powder

pinch of salt

1/2 cup firmly packed light brown sugar

2 eggs

1/2 cup milk

6 tablespoons butter, melted and cooled

1/3 cup coffee liqueur

1/4 cup raw sugar

method

Preheat the oven to…

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irish coffee muffins

ingredients

makes 12

1 tablespoon sunflower or peanut oil, for brushing (if using)

21/4 cups all-purpose flour

1 tablespoon baking powder

pinch of salt

6 tablespoons butter

1/4 raw sugar

1 extra-large egg, beaten

1/2 cup heavy cream

1 teaspoon almond extract

2 tablespoons strong coffee

2 tablespoons coffee flavoured liqeur

1/4 cup…

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a book I'm writing

a book I’m writing

The Trolley No. 16

Once upon a time, Mildred rubbed her tear stained face with dirty hands under her glasses and shaking with fear looked out from under the trolley seat at a driver who seemed bewildered to see her. “The next stop is Little Greece, this is the end of the line, how you got here is beyond me … make sure you get up and look about for your stop.” Mildred let out a whimper, “Did you…

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luxury name brands The ultra--rich are rarely seen on television or film today however they make their own films which have to be sourced for in order to get a glimpse of what goes on in the highest tax bracket and beyond.

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coffee & pecan streusel muffins

coffee & pecan streusel muffins

ingredients

makes 12

2 cups all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon baking powder 1/2 cup finely chopped pecans 1/2 cup granulated sugar 6 tablespoons butter, chilled and coarsely grated 1 extra-large egg, beaten 1/2 cup milk 1/4 cup strong black coffee

streusel topping

1/3 sup all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons butter 1/4 cup chopped pecans 11/…

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coffee & almond cakes

coffee & almond cakes

ingredients

makes 6

1 stick butter, softened plus extra for greasing

1 cup all-purpose flour

13/4 teaspoons baking powder

1/2 cup firmly packed light brown sugar

2 eggs, beaten

1/4 cup almond meal (ground almonds)

2 teaspoons instant coffee granules, dissolved in 2 tablespoons hot milk

2 tablespoons slivered almonds toasted, to decorate

buttercream

6 tablespoons butter, softened

11/3 cups…

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royal faluda rose water drink

royal faluda rose water drink

ingredients

serves 4

2 cups ice

1 cup strong brewed coffee cooled

2 cup low fat milk

1/3 cup caramel sauce

3 tablespoons white sugar

method

Blend ice coffee, milk, caramel sauce and sugar together in a blender on high until smooth. Pour drink into two 16 ounces glasses. Add whipped cream and a cherry on top.

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parippu (dhal) curry

note

Wash dhal throughly and boil in a pan with 1 cup water, 1/2 teaspoon of saffron, 1/2 onion and garlic. When dhal turns yellow, remove from fire and put into bowl.

Put the pan on low flame, add the oil, when the oil is hot add the remaining ingredients.

ingredients

makes 4 portions

1/2 teaspoon curry power

1 chopped green chillie

1/2 onion

3-4 curry leaves

1/2 teaspoon mustard seed

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keekul mas curry (chicken)

keekul mas curry (chicken)

ingredients

serves 4

1 pound chicken

1 onion

chillie

curry leaves

rampe

lemon grass

garlic

chillie powder

curry powder

tumeric

black pepper

mustard seed (crush)

salt

oil

vinegar

method

Grind ginger and garlic into paste.

Mix the chillie powder, curry powder, tumeric, pepper, salt and lemon grass with the chicken, cover and allow to marinate for about 1-3 hours.

Fry the onion, green chillies,…

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red iced tea

ingredients

5 bags of Tetley red tea

3-5 tablespoons of sugar

juice of a lemon

boiling water

iced water

ice cubes

lemon/orange slices for garnish

method

Pour 3/4 cups to a cup of boiling water on to tea bags and let it steep for about 3 minutes. Do not disturb tea bags or steep for too long to avoid the tea becoming too bitter.

Remove tea bags and add sugar — the tea will be extra sweet at this…

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