Financiers are pretty much the easiest cakes to make, lightly spongy and always moist thanks to their egg white content. For these, find the darkest, richest honey you can find (I prefer dragon eye honey), brown some butter, and have these for breakfast for the rest of the week.
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This coffee cake is complete with a buttery crumb topping and thick slices of ripe, juicy peaches. The key is making sure the cake portion is not too dense, so make sure not to overmix the batter.
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Bar Novo in Chicago serves up a Cucumber Pepper Margarita that is definitely a unique experience. The bar is located in the heart of downtown Chicago and offers a vibrant hub for Chicago's Theater District. With 32-seat front bar, flat screen televisions, and energetic views of the bustling street, Bar Novo is a unique experience in atmosphere itself. But the drink selections promise to be fast, fun, and fresh, hand-crafted from the best ingredients. The Cucmber Pepper Margarita is the perfect mix of tequila, cooling cucumber, and spicy jalapeno, making this margarita one of the best ones out there.
Loaded with fresh herbs, this is a refreshing summer salad when you've overdone the tomato and mozzarella thing. Adding day-old chunks of toasted bread brushed with olive oil makes it a great version of panzanella.
Grape seed extract in champagne packs more vitamin C and E than most anti-aging toners on the market. Strawberries not only instantly brighten your complexion with their fruit acids, but also simultaneously protect skin from further free radical damage with their antioxidant vitamin C. This toner will reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles while also helping to prevent further aging.
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Ok, Summer is ending but watermelon and berries are still in abundance. I had plenty of both and decided to try something a little different. I sliced and diced into bite size pieces my beautiful watermelon and threw in these gorgeous blackberries and added a handful of freshly chopped mint. I squeezed fresh lime juice over fruit and added tequila and some chambord. It was polished off in ten minutes!
Suggested Wine Pairing: Ceja Carneros Chardonnay and Ceja Carneros Pinot Noir
Ceviche is a raw seafood dish that has been "cooked" in citrus (usually lime) juice. This citrus marinade firms up the fish and gives it a solid coloration. These details make it a very different dish from raw sushi. Many people feel safer eating ceviche, as its citrus preparation is believed to kill any diseases carried by fish.
Ceviche recipes vary widely depending on the seafood and accessories available in the area. Some ceviches are packed with full-bodied octopus and dogfish; others are lighter with the more delicate scallops and baby shrimp. The seafood is often paired with flavorful chiles and fresh herbs. The long marinade period blends the tastes together.
Ceviche is best made with extremely fresh fish. However, if you cannot access the best fresh fish, choose fresh frozen seafood for your ceviche.
Just as good as making a whole batch of brownies but without the leftover temptation! Try this single-serving cupcake on for size; you won't feel guilty afterwards.
Love artichokes? We do, too. Their herbaceous, slightly nutty flavor is so refreshing on a hot day, especially when combined with some sweet sun-dried tomatoes and rich, ripe black olives for a simple salad that would go well with your favorite pasta.
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Serving scrambled eggs in an egg shell doesn't have to be viewed as some fancy presentation. It's an easy way to spice up your meal and put the otherwise wasted egg shells to use.
Here's a refreshing, seasonal starter for an elegant dinner party. Searing watermelon caramelizes some of its sugar and brings out its sweet flavor, and a simple spice mix accentuates it further. Store any extra vinaigrette for another salad.
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