Festive Apricot, Orange & Almond Bread

EpicureanPiranha | May 13th, 2011 - 01:35
Apricot orange almond bread VI 05 TN

The rich dough of this loaf is laced with fresh orange zest, and stuffed with two fragrant fillings before being shaped and baked. One of these is composed of apricots, orange juice, and zest, and is flavoured with the warm notes of cardamom. The other is a homemade orange-scented almond paste.

Springtime Frittata & Citrus Salad

EpicureanPiranha | May 3rd, 2011 - 15:58
A Springtime Frittata w Clementine Mint Salad IV 11 TN

This meal would make a nice, light brunch for Mother’s Day. Frittata is so simple to make, and you can use many different vegetables. See my suggestions for a complete brunch ♥

My Quest for the Best Challah

EpicureanPiranha | April 3rd, 2011 - 16:00
Epi's Own Challah Recipe

Challah is a rich egg bread that cooks to a gorgeous golden brown. The dough is wonderfully tender, and has the colour of pale yellow beaten eggs. Sheer delight, especially served warm from the oven! This is my own recipe which I think you’ll love ♥

Chakchouka with Mediterranean Influences

EpicureanPiranha | April 2nd, 2011 - 17:23
Chakchouka - Spicy Couscous & hot Italian sausage 05 TN

Perfect for brunch ~ a highly seasoned mixture of slowly simmered tomatoes, onions, and lots of garlic, char-grilled bell peppers, and herbs in which you poach an egg, served with a spicy couscous and sausages.

Scones & Cream Teas

EpicureanPiranha | June 26th, 2010 - 15:39
Scones & Cream Teas

Scones have been enjoyed by many cultures in one form or another for centuries – although thankfully, now they’re much lighter since the discovery of leavening agents! Discover these lovely, simple, and quick to prepare buns, true Devon clotted cream, and the pleasure of a Cream or Afternoon tea…

Savoury Cornmeal & Poppy Seed Loaf

EpicureanPiranha | June 7th, 2010 - 20:00
Polenta & poppy seed cake

A quick and easy recipe for a savoury quick-bread that’s great to eat warm from the oven with butter, or in a wide variety of ways from apetiser to main course depending on how you serve it. Find out how.