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A Foodies Guide to the Best of Thailand Beef Wrapped in Betel Leaf www.compassandfork.com

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Spotlight on the Secrets of Beef Wrapped in Betel Leaf

Beef wrapped in betel leaf is just one of those Thai cooking secrets you need to experience. Here beef is spiced with lemongrass, garlic, shrimp paste, ginger, roasted peanuts and some other Thai delights, then wrapped in betel leaf and grilled/broiled. The charred betel leaf protects the meat in the cooking process and imparts a delightful flavor on this exotic filling. Not to mention the wonderful aromas of gently charring food escaping from your BBQ or broiler/grill. It is a … Read More

18 of the Most Popular Festive Season Recipes from Around The World www.compassandfork.com

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Thai Spring Rolls with Glass Noodles – an Easy Recipe Sure to Impress!

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Thai spring rolls with glass noodles are deceptively easy to make. Once you have tried and succeeded you will wonder why you have taken so long to make them! Once shallow-fried these spring rolls take on a golden hue and deliver a delightful, crunchy outside. Not to mention the tasty morsels inside. Before I started this glass noodle spring roll recipe, I did wonder if it would work. I had visions of spring rolls improperly wrapped inside the wrapper, exploding … Read More

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Peruvian Dinner Party: Best Fusion in the World

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Our dinner party starts off with a great cocktail to put you in the mood, a Pisco Sour, the national drink of Peru. Ceviche, the most popular starter in Peru, goes fabulously with your Pisco Sour. How convenient! The main show is a double act, Peruvian Stuffed Peppers with Scalloped Potatoes. To finish up there is an encore performance from a dessert we featured in Patagonia, Dulce de Leche Crème Caramel. Crème Caramel is just as popular in Peru and … Read More

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Easy Entertaining with these Recipes to Make Ahead of Time

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Make it Ahead of Time before the Guests Arrive Easy entertaining with these Recipes to make ahead of time. Here are 8 healthy and tasty recipes from all over the world to prepare ahead. Enjoy the party! Make your entertaining easy with these recipes to make ahead of time. That’s right do all the work before your guests arrive. This leaves you free so you can enjoy your big day or night of entertaining as well. Whether it be for … Read More

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Go Retro with Wonderful Devils on Horseback

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Go Retro this holiday season by serving these wonderful Devils on Horseback. Easy to make with only 2 much-maligned ingredients, albeit for 2 totally different reasons. Together smoky bacon wrapped around prunes is a delightful combination. The sweetness of prunes and the saltiness of the bacon combining to provide a mouth-watering package of divine taste. They are perfect for any finger food situation and they are simple to prepare and cook. It really doesn’t get much easier than this dish … Read More

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Roasted Chickpeas the Ultimate Healthy Snack

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Looking for a healthy alternative to peanuts or other nuts at your next party? Why not consider roasted chickpeas (garbanzo beans)? Roasted chickpeas with a dash of spice are crunchy, healthy and cater for both gluten-free and vegetarian folks. Why not try them at your next holiday entertaining function? Originating from the Mediterranean and the Middle East, chickpeas tick all the boxes from a health perspective. We enjoyed roasted chickpeas throughout Turkey when we visited there. They were sold everywhere … Read More