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Pancake Day – Relevance, Significance and Importance

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Pancake Day, the last day before Lent, is almost upon us. Going by its significance, this day falls on a Tuesday in the month of February or March every year, preceding Ash Wednesday, which is the first day of Lent. Lent is the fasting period of 40 days, which Christians consider as the abstinence period […]

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Greek Moussaka: Perfect Food Pairing to Complement the Bold Flavours of Shiraz

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Distinctly-flavoured lamb sauce, slow-cooked with caramelised onion, sautéed garlic, sweet cinnamon, and thick tomatoes, is the foundation of this flavoursome Greek Moussaka. Poured over crisp eggplant slices, it is sprinkled with salty Parmesan and covered by creamy cheese sauce, then baked until brown. INGREDIENTS 500g minced lean lamb 2 eggplants – peeled & cut into […]

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Leftovers Turn Into A Treat With This Chicken a la King Recipe

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Leftover, perhaps even dry, chicken is transformed into an elegant party dish as it is cooked in a silky sauce of everything nice – butter, mushrooms, peppers and wine! A generous cupful of chicken stock adds a great depth, the result being a mild but a flavoursome treat that tastes great over crisp toasted bread! […]

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