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Things To Do With Vanilla Ice Cream

…in Cardamom Lime Syrup, Plums in Brandied Coffee Syrup, Pears in Ginger Lemon Syrup, Sauteed Figs, or Honey-Caramelized Figs. Make A float with any kind of berries and sparkling water….

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Sikarni Recipe
Brunch

Sikarni

…400 grams/14 ounces Greek yogurt 1 teaspoon clear honey plus more for serving 1 teaspoon Vanilla Bean Paste or 1 Vanilla Bean, seeds only 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground…

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Cakes

Chocolate and Beet Fudge Cake

…add another 25g/1 ounce dark bittersweet chocolate 4 tablespoons clear honey, plus 3 for the topping 60 grams/2 ounces unbleached flour 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 50g/1/3 cup…

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Chocolate

The Queen’s Chocolate Pecan Pie

This is killer, no way around it.  And it’s worth every bite!  I don’t like corn syrup so I use honey or agave as a substitute.  It works just fine. …

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Vanilla Simple Syrup

…vanilla.  You may also substitute agave nectar or a light flavored honey such as orange blossom or vetch for the sugar. Once you have the simple syrup made, you are…

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Culinary

What’s In Your Pantry? Part One

…it was really crispy and rich tasting. Don’t have a grill? Use a cast iron skillet. Served with maple syrup or honey, this makes a very nice substitute for pancakes…

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Cookies

Lebkuchen

…in them, however some recipes use honey, both of which work well. Print Lebkuchen Print Recipe ★ 5 Stars ☆ ★ 4 Stars ☆ ★ 3 Stars ☆ ★ 2…

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Magnificent Mangoes

…now grown in many tropical regions worldwide; Mexico and Central America provide mangoes to the US. It is also known as the Honey or Champagne mango.  No matter what we…

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Breads

The Queen’s Rich Corn Bread

…with honey or jam, or for sopping up stews or barbecue. Print The Queen’s Rich Corn Bread Print Recipe ★ 5 Stars ☆ ★ 4 Stars ☆ ★ 3 Stars…

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True Cinnamon or Not?

…Mexico and Central and South America, it’s known as canela.  It is often steeped as a tea and sweetened with honey or piloncillo.  Warming and satisfying, the first time I…

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Comfort Foods

Kick-Ass Applesauce

…apple sauce and add a drizzle of honey or maple syrup and some heavy cream. And for special occasions, a splash of Calvados, Brandy or dark rum takes this  childhood…

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Culinary

What’s In Your Pantry? Part Two

…either shelf stable or can be stored in the refrigerator or frozen. Condiments Ketchup, mayonnaise, pickles, capers, soy sauce, miso, curry paste, honey, maple syrup… the list goes on. Make…

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Be the Change

Vanilla Guerilla

…every other day with wild honey and gauze. The effect was phenomenal: it protected the wound from bacteria at the same time as it promoted growth of new flesh over…

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Roma in Late May

honey, olive oils, truffles, an assortment of plants and some prepared foods. I had fun talking with vendors in my own peculiar Spanish/Italian “dialect,” asking questions about their artisan cheeses,…

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Beverages

Hibiscus Refresher

…sweetening of some sort unless you really like mouth-puckering tart flavors. The type and amount of flavoring is up to you. You use sugar, agave, honey, or coconut sugar, it…

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