Last night we had lovely friends around for dinner. There were five kids in the house...
So by way of entertainment I got them to decorate these Chocolate Fudge Cupcakes
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| Chocolate Fudge Cupcakes |
Then I cooked a Jamie Oliver recipe from 30 Minute Meals. I made Cypriot-stuffed chicken, which was basically some herbs, sundried tomatoes, garlic and feta, with lemon zest all chopped up and stuffed inside a chicken breast and gently fried... served with some boiled rosemary potatoes and a big Greek salad.
At this point we had drunk quite a lot of Grenache, so I completely forgot to take any photos! Despite talking A LOT about this blog... whoops!
For Dessert I made Jen's Place Chocolate Strawberry Cheesecake. This was really really delicious! Second helpings for some!
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| Strawberry Chocolate Cheesecake... |
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| ... Decorated by the kids |
Wow, I have to make those choc fudge cupcakes! Glad you enjoyed the cheesecake :)
ReplyDeleteI love the sound of that chicken. i don't have 30 Minute Meals. Do you rate it? I have heard mixed reports.
ReplyDeleteI do like it, I've used it lots, but usually only when I need something quick. You can mix and match as well from it (using your own brain!). He does use some shortcuts though, like a curry paste, so a quick authentic curry, you won't find in it. One or two recipes I've done over and over, but some I haven't even attempted.
DeleteSorry, can I ask (I've been meaning to) How long did it take you to get your admin email from the UK Food Bloggers Association? I signed up weeks ago and haven't heard anything, and I can't seem to find an email address to contact the on, I tried tweeting them but nothing.
ReplyDeleteIt was quite quick I think, next day I think, certainly within a few days, I was quite surprised as I'd only just started my blog. Are you sure it went through?
Deletewhen I use my password etc it comes up with a message syaing i am waiting for admin confirmation (or something like that). Perhaps i got their system on a bad day. I'll try again. If you have a contact email address, could you let me have it? I can't seem to find one on the bit of their website that i can access!
DeleteThe email that they sent me to confirm was
Deletemail@ukfoodbloggersassociation.ning.com.
Hope this helps.
Thanks for the address Annie!
Deletethese look delicious! i want to make the cheesecake now! nicely decorated by your kids too :) Becca
ReplyDeleteThank you! Do try the cheesecake (That's Jen's!), it really is worth it.
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