Chipotle Black Bean Soup with Fresh Cilantro and Lime

Posted by on Feb 19, 2012 in Featured, Side Dishes, Soups, Vegetarian | 0 comments

Chipotle Black Bean Soup with Fresh Cilantro and Lime

I’ve been food blogging for a while, and I think it’s safe to say, this is one of the best and quickest soups I’ve come across so far. Adapted from sel et sucre.   Nothing like the smokey smell of chipotle peppers drafting through the kitchen. The spicy and unique flavour of the chilies go surprisingly well with the black beans, with a hint of tomato providing the backdrop of the soup’s taste.   This is another great ‘and I didn’t even add (a significant amount of)...

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Zesty Citrus Yoghurt Cake

Posted by on Feb 19, 2012 in Desserts, Featured | 0 comments

Zesty Citrus Yoghurt Cake

This is a great quick cake for a nice Sunday afternoon. If you have a bunch of citrus fruit kickin’ around, and some yoghurt, the rest is probably in your pantry. Adapted from smitten kitchen.     What you’ll need: 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup plain yogurt 1 cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar 3 extra-large eggs 3 teaspoons grated grapefruit zest (approximately two large grapefruits) Optional: zest from oranges, and limes 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla...

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