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Spicy pork spare ribs

Sunday, February 8, 2009

These pork spare ribs are glossy and sticky. They aren’t melt-in-your-mouth like slow cooked ribs are, but I prefer the definite, though still tender, bite to these ribs. I like to gnaw on bones from time to time. The quality of the meat obviously determines the quality of the final product, but the marinade is [...]

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Lemon curd crumble cake

Saturday, November 15, 2008

This is the most delicious cake I have ever tasted. It’s also cheap and easy to make. A winner on all points! It’s basically warm, tart, oozing lemon curd in between two layers of sweet, short pastry. The bottom layer soaks up some of the curd to become rich and cakey, while the top crumble [...]

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Pistachio and lemon cake

Wednesday, October 8, 2008

I’m hesitant to post recipes that are complicated, require special equipment, or are expensive. However, this particular one was so truly delicious and special that it is worth the effort and expense. It is incredibly moist with a tender, nutty crumb and a chewy, toasty crust. The sticky, tart, intense lemon toffee topping somehow brings [...]

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Carrot Cake

Monday, September 8, 2008

I’m a carrot cake junkie, and this is the best recipe I have ever, ever found. It’s an incredibly moist cake and I’ve amped up the spices to make it almost gingerbready. I don’t need cream cheese frosting with this carrot cake at all; it’s that good. I was highly dubious about the inclusion of [...]

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