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Taramosalata (Fish roe salad - meze)

  Photo taken from Athinorama Umami Taramosalata There are also the Greek classics, think something like a dip but instead of using nachos or vegetables to eat them we use bread. Taramosalata is one of those dishes.   It is roe fish blended into a creamy pink dip of pureed potatoes with parsley, lemon juice, and finely chopped onion (optional).   In meze, this is one of the first dishes that it is served.   In taverns, they always bring it along with salad, tzatziki, and tahini.   We will talk about the last two later.   Well, let’s see our recipe…   Ingredients 2 kg tarama (fish roe). 1 large potato or two small ones 450gr of Greek bread 1 tsp of shredded and dried onion 1 cup olive oil The juice of one lemon (medium size) Tarama is the hardest ingredient to find, so it is a good idea to look at groceries that import Mediterranean food. It is usually sold in larger jars, but you can store the remainder in the freezer for months. Peel the potatoes and cut t

Daisy Cupcakes for Spring (Vegan)

Spring is here!!
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Cupcakes for Spring
Makes 24

Ingredients
½ cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup caster sugar
2 tbs maple syrup
Juice of 3 fresh oranges
Zest of an orange
2 cups of all purpose flour (sifted)
1/2 cup of whole wheat flour
3 tsps of baking powder
½ cup of almonds (crashed, to sprinkle on top before baking)

Preparation Method
1)  Preheat oven to 170ºC (340ºF).
2)  Mix all ingredients together with a hand whisk.
3)  Scoop mixture into a cupcake pan and add on top the crashed almonds.
4)  Bake for 20 minutes in 170ºC (340ºF); then continue baking for another 5 minutes to 160ºC (320ºF).
5)  Allow to cool before decorating. 


Comments

  1. Yep - Spring is here
    Beautiful decoration - I love it
    I wish I knew how to decorate like you

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  2. Oh, these are just beautiful!!! Your daisies are perfect...you are so talented :)

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  3. Almond and orange do sound like an amazing flavor combination-yum! Also, I know that veggie oil can produce a great texture in cupcakes-saving this recipe. Also, I really do like how you decorated these, perfect for spring!

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  4. Those are so pretty! And I'm always in awe of those who are able to make great-looking vegan baked goods.

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  5. I agree that the maple syrup, orange and almond flavors must be an amazing combination. Thank you for sharing these - they look beautiful! I have been enjoying your posts since first joining FoodBuzz! Allen.

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  6. The recipe sounds yumm... and they look really beautiful :) .

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  7. I am sure these taste great but your sugar paste decoration looks wonderful.

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  8. these are too cute! and i love that you put orange in the cupcakes, they sound fantastic!

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  9. These are beautiful cupcakes! I love the cute flowers!

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  10. Adorable and perfectly done!! Yummy too!!!

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  11. I have seen what you have created for the other seasons and holidays. Looking forward to some great styles and recipes for Spring. School will be over soon and I will need to try new recipes. Bring it on!!!

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  12. Cute & lovely cupcakes! Wish I could grab one :)

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  13. So cuto! I love the little butterfly :)

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  14. Very pretty! You did a great job with the decorations :)

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  15. The decoration on these are gorgeous!

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  16. I can't believe these are vegan! And they are super cute too!

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