Originally a rather pretentious housewife’s idea of something chic to serve with drinks back in the 50’s. This recipe has survived into the new century, and I am grateful that it has!
Cooking With Friends
Cooking with Friends Is a site full of personal recipes and tips. Being a cook this is my hobby and all the recipes here are recipes that I use myself.
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Barbeque Sauce 1 (Thai Oyster Sauce)
Barbeque Sauce 1 (Thai Oyster Sauce) – This is a good all purpose barbeque sauce. I use it for grilled or barbequed shrimp, shallow fried soft-shell crabs and the like. It can be used in a pork or beef stir-fry and keeps for a couple of weeks in the fridge.
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Honey Ginger Dipping Sauce
This is far superior to bottled chili sauces and is quick and easy to make.
English Muffins
English Muffins are a treat and because I live in Sweden I don’t have the opportunity to just go out and buy them. I have to make them myself. I am not giving up my Eggs Benedict!
Crumble Topping
Making crumbles is easy and fast and always a treat. You get to take advantage of the freshest fruits right from the very first Rhubarb through to the end of summer.
Cinnamon Buns
This recipe will produce super yummy cinnamon buns – these are wonderful, moist sticky. I make these often and they don’t hang around long. Truly worth the effort.
Raspberry Sauce
This is one of those few times when frozen berries really come in handy. They are usually not the best quality, meaning not picked at the best time. So they can be a bit tart. Adjust your sugar accordingly. The sweetness of this recipe I think is somewhere in the middle as I don’t like very sweet things so much.
Poached Pears in Red Wine
This makes a great desert for when you have company. The pears have a glorious color and looks really festive. It can be made the day before and refrigerated. Serve each pear individually or place then all on a large serving dish, swimming in their syrup with sweetened whipped cream on the side.
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Vanilla Sauce / Sauce Anglaise
For some really interesting information about vanilla and the history of vanilla go to Nielsen -Massey Vanillas Inc.
Apple Galette
This is a simple recipe that can be used whenever you find you have too many apples, berries, plums or almost any fruits. Another aspect is that you don’t have to have any particular pie form, a simple baking tray lined with parchment is enough. Perfect for the summer house where baking equipment is always at a minimum.