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Lemon infused Olive Oil

by Peter G Recipes

It all started with that  picture. That’s how this blog post begins. As you’re aware I’ve shopped up big on lemons and limes. The apartment is beginning to smell like a citrus orchard (not that that’s a bad thing). I was bored earlier today and thought it would be a good exercise to shoot some still life images of the abundant produce.

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Baked Lime Cheesecake with a Fig Salsa

by Peter G Recipes

When I hear the word cheesecake, my mind springs to “Sara Lee”! There I said it. Is that a bad thing? Don’t get me wrong. In my Greek household growing up, the only cheesecake I saw was a packet of Sara Lee. And I used to think it was exotic because it was from New York!

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Almond Pancakes

by Peter G Recipes

I’m currently in a very experimental mood. My latest kitchen experiments have me feeling more like a mad scientist than your average home cook. After discovering the joys of making raspberry vegan ice cream, I was forced to up the personal ante a little more. I had planned a small brunch in my already cramped apartment for a few people. In my head, I envisioned a “buffet style” menu. Fruit [...]

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Very Vegan Raspberry Ice Cream

by Peter G Recipes

Yes, even I was skeptical. It’s a term I don’t often use to describe myself, but in this case it’s true.  If you had told me a few months ago that you could make ice cream using frozen bananas and an avocado (of all things!) I would have laughed in your face! And probably dismissed you in the process.  Now it’s me who has egg (or should I say ice [...]

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Say “I Love You” with doughnuts

by Peter G Recipes

I know a lot of people abhor the idea of celebrating Valentine’s Day. Some see it as yet another day for retailers and restaurateurs to over charge for tacky gifts, over priced chocolates and dinners for two. (red devil boxers anyone? Or how about an “exclusive” dinner for two…surrounded by a whole lot of other “exclusive” dinner for two’s!). I’m not really a follower of this day although I have [...]

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