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Shrimp Cocktail

Prawn cocktail is a classic for big celebrations. Whenever there's a celebration and we put together an extensive menu, it's good to start with a light, refreshing dish like this. It also has advantages for those of us in charge of the cooking, because it's very easy to prepare and can be made two or three hours in advance. That way we can attend to
other tasks.

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Lemon bars: Lemon bars

You're probably familiar with lemon bars, little lemon squares, or the popular Lemon Bars. They're a delicious bite for dessert, or a treat for a special moment.

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Decorated Chocolate Sticks

Decorated chocolate sticks are a snack that's very easy to make and one of the most fun and decorative treats for your little ones' celebrations (and for adults, let's not kid ourselves).

Almond Speculoos Cookies

More and more people are hearing about Spéculoos cookies, typical and very traditional at Christmastime in Belgium (where they call them speculaas), and also very popular in Germany (Spekulatius). I'll tell you a few things about them and bring a recipe for almond Spéculoos cookies that are richly spiced and festive.

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Glaseado de azúcar moreno para tus carnes y asados

Brown sugar glaze for your meats and roasts

Did you know you can make your roasts the usual way, in the oven or on the griddle, but finish them with a sublime glaze that makes all the difference? This brown sugar glaze will make all the difference!

I really, really, really encourage you to try it!

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Roasted carrot and ginger cream

It's time for creamy, hot soups, and one of the cream recipes most loved at home is undoubtedly this roasted carrot and ginger cream. It's a healthy soup that, when made with roasted carrots and a bit of pumpkin, greatly enhances the flavor and yields an exquisite cream.

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Bollos de azafrán tradicionales o bollos de Sta. Lucía

Traditional saffron buns or St. Lucia buns

These saffron buns shaped like the number 8 are traditional Swedish buns. You may know them as St. Lucia buns, or you may have heard the word Lusskatter. What is certain is that they are very aromatic buns, and I'll be delighted if you decide to make them.

Cómo hacer glaseado para galletas: Receta y consejos

How to make icing for cookies: Recipe and tips

It's cookie time, and we can agree they look beautiful with icing to decorate them. Icing is all about consistency, and it's as easy to make as mixing sugar and egg white. If you haven't tried it yet, with all the explanations in this post about how to make cookie icing, now is the time to start.

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Roasted Brussels sprouts with ham

If you're looking for a super quick, healthy recipe suitable for all kinds of situations, this roasted Brussels sprouts with ham recipe is for you! You make it in 1 minute and let the oven work for only 20, so it's a quick and very impressive recipe.

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Coconut buns

Just hearing “coconut bread” sent me to investigate. After seeing several recipes that piqued my interest and doing several tests, I can fully approve and am eager to share this delicious, easy, and delicate recipe for making these coconut buns. The result is buns with a light coconut flavor, incredibly tender, with a thin crust, and truly delicious.

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Roasted veal round

With this beef round roast in a super-fast pressure cooker all your stress will disappear on the day you want to impress on special occasions, whether it’s a Sunday or this coming Christmas. It’s a very easy, no-fuss recipe that you can prepare in advance.

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Pan de tomates secos y Pesto "Crusty Cob"

Sun-dried Tomato and Pesto Bread "Crusty Cob"

Do you think anyone could resist a loaf baked in a casserole as tasty as this? Tasty is the word, because it hides sun-dried tomatoes and pesto inside, intense aromas that turn this bread into the perfect centerpiece for an appetizer, in sandwiches, served with summer soups and stews, or cut into pieces as part of a "mezze platter." It’s delicious on its own and with accompaniments!

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