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items: John Gregory-Smith's winter feast menu
items: Blood orange, burrata and fennel salad
items: Red wine-braised short ribs
items: Chocolate cherry brownies
items: Beef kofta
items: Homemade falafel
items: Onion flowers
items: Pistachio cream rugelach
items: Sabich with green tahini
items: Chocolate tahini and baharat pots
items: Iraqi beef kebabs
items: White City sweet potatoes
items: Tel Aviv foodie guide: where locals eat and drink
items: Sydney foodie guide: where locals eat and drink
items: Charred octopus with chilli and lime romesco sauce
items: Chipotle corn and shrimp cakes with soft boiled eggs
items: Tajín cauliflower bites
items: Baja shrimp and blackened corn salad
items: S’mores chocolate pots
items: Slow-cooked pulled pork carnitas
items: Kebab king chicken shawarma
items: Greens and gruyère toastie
items: Halloumi breakfast bowls
items: Blueberry smoothie and granola bowls
items: Peanut butter pancakes

John Gregory-Smith's winter feast menu
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date: 2025-12-15T10:41:20.000Z
creator: John Gregory-Smith
subject: Collection
subject: Recipes
description: Create a chic three-course dinner at home with a bright burrata starter, slow-braised beef short ribs and rich chocolate-cherry brownies to impress
encoded: Bring the buzz of your favourite restaurant home with this polished yet relaxed three-course menu from John Gregory-Smith. Perfect for entertaining, it’s the kind of cooking that looks impressive without feeling overworked. For more hosting tips to elevate your dinner parties with minimal effort, read our foodie hacks for easy entertaining. Then check out more effortless entertaining recipes and winter comfort foods that are perfect crowdpleasers for the winter months. John Gregory-Smith is a chef, Instagram sensation and bestselling author of seven cookbooks. He is a presenter on Channel 4’s Sunday Brunch and BBC’s Morning Live. His latest book, The Greatest Traybake Cookbook Ever, is out late January. Follow him on Instagram @johngs. Starter Blood orange, burrata and fennel salad "This seriously swanky starter is made with some of my favourite winter produce: tart blood oranges and crisp fennel, doused in a lovely, tangy dressing," says John. "The burrata (as always) steals the show and, to help you get that effortless ooze, just get it out of the fridge an hour before serving". Main Wine-braised short ribs with creamy polenta "This really is restaurant-quality food at home," John says. "Just don’t tell anyone how easy it is. Ask your butcher for bone-in short ribs and let them braise low and slow in the sauce until they are melt-in-the-mouth tender. You can make these well ahead of time – simply reheat in the sauce before you serve. Enjoy with creamy polenta and greens." Dessert Dark chocolate and cherry brownies "These are the ultimate fudgy chocolate brownies, made extra special with a little splash of kirsch," John says. "The trick to getting that gorgeous gooey centre is to slightly under-bake the brownies and then pop them in the fridge to stop the cooking process. You can serve them chilled – or let them come to room temperature, which is my favourite way to enjoy them. I find they have the best flavour and texture like that."

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Blood orange, burrata and fennel salad
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creator: John Gregory-Smith
subject: Entertain
subject: Recipes
subject: Vegetarian
description: This seriously swanky starter is made with some of my favourite winter produce: tart blood oranges and crisp fennel, doused in a lovely tangy dressing
encoded: Try our blood orange, burrata and fennel salad, then discover our Greek salad, wedge salad, goat's cheese salad and Sicilian salad, as well as more fennel recipes. The burrata (as always) steals the show and, to help you get that effortless ooze, just get it out of the fridge an hour before serving. Blood orange, burrata and fennel salad recipe

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Red wine-braised short ribs
type: item
creator: John Gregory-Smith
subject: Entertain
subject: Meat and poultry
subject: Recipes
description: This really is restaurant-quality food at home. Just don’t tell anyone how easy it is. Ask your butcher for bone-in short ribs and let them braise low and slow in the sauce until they are melt-in-the-mouth tender
encoded: Try our red wine braised short ribs, then discover BBQ peanut pork ribs, miso-glazed ribs, lamb ribs and more ribs recipes. You can make these well ahead of time – simply reheat in the sauce before you serve. Eat with creamy polenta and greens. Red wine-braised short ribs recipe

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Chocolate cherry brownies
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creator: John Gregory-Smith
subject: Baking and desserts
subject: Entertain
subject: Recipes
description: These are the ultimate fudgy chocolate brownies. The trick to getting that gorgeous gooey centre is to slightly under-bake the brownies and then pop them in the fridge to stop the cooking process
encoded: Try our chocolate cherry brownies, then discover vegan brownies, chocolate orange brownies and Oreo brownies, or try these chocolate dessert recipes. You can serve these brownies chilled or let them come to room temperature, which is my favourite way to enjoy them. I find they have the best flavour and texture like that. Chocolate cherry brownies

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Beef kofta
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date: 2022-08-09T15:46:11.000Z
creator: John Gregory-Smith
subject: Family
subject: Meat and poultry
subject: Recipes
subject: Beef
subject: Minced beef
subject: Onions
description: These beef skewers are simple to make and cook fast on a barbecue. Plate them up on a hummus base, then top the meat with a zesty mix of red onion, sumac and parsley
encoded: Make these easy beef kofta kebabs, then check out our lamb kofta, chicken kofta, beef kebabs, adana kebabs and more BBQ skewer recipes.

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Homemade falafel
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date: 2021-10-01T15:00:27.000Z
creator: John Gregory-Smith
subject: Health
subject: Vegan
subject: Vegetarian
subject: Recipes
subject: Chickpeas
subject: Falafel
subject: Pitta
description: The combination of crispy fried falafel, creamy condiments, crunchy salad and tangy pickles takes this spiced vegan sandwich to the next level
encoded: Try this recipe for homemade falafel, then check out our fatteh, muhammara, falafel wrap and more Middle Eastern recipes. John Gregory-Smith says... South along the coast from Beirut is the ancient Phoenician port of Saida, or Sidon. The city is known for its street food and I ended up scouring the sun-soaked medina and sampling incredible cuisine among the heaving hummus stalls and sizzling shawarma bars. But the dish of the day went to the restaurant Falafel Akkawi Saida, which serves the best falafel sandwich in the medina. They nailed it – the combination of crispy fried falafel, creamy condiments, crunchy salad and tangy pickles was out of this world.

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Onion flowers
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date: 2021-07-29T10:47:59.000Z
creator: John Gregory-Smith
subject: Entertain
subject: Recipes
subject: Vegetarian
subject: Onions
description: John Gregory-Smith came up with this riff on onion rings after being inspired by an evening snack he ate in Tel Aviv. Crispy on the outside and sweet and soft within, these are great nibbles to serve as part of a meal or as finger food with a dip
encoded: Try this onion flower recipe then check out our sabich and more Middle Eastern recipes. Now try these easy onion recipes.

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Pistachio cream rugelach
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date: 2021-04-08T13:37:08.000Z
creator: John Gregory-Smith
subject: Baking and desserts
subject: Chef recipes
subject: Entertain
subject: Recipes
subject: Dark chocolate
subject: Puff pastry
description: John's puff pastry swirls are inspired by his favourite Jewish pastry, rugelach. Expect bursts of pistachio, cream and dark chocolate, finished with a sugary glaze
encoded: Make these dainty pistachio cream pastries, then check out our pistachio cake, pistachio ice cream and pistachio cookies, as well as more pistachio recipes and puff pastry recipes. Inspired by my favourite Jewish pastry, rugelach, these easy bakes are a sexy swirl of a thing that look a little like chocolate-filled croissants. They’re bursting with pistachio cream and dark chocolate, and finished with a sugar glaze.

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Sabich with green tahini
type: item
date: 2020-05-22T09:09:47.000Z
creator: John Gregory-Smith
subject: Entertain
subject: Health
subject: Vegetarian
subject: Recipes
subject: Tahini
description: John Gregory-Smith shares his take on a sabich – a warm pitta stuffed with grilled aubergine, boiled eggs, salad and tahini
encoded: This version of a sabich was inspired by recipe author John Gregory-Smith's favourite shop, Sabich Number 10 on Tchernichovsky Street. His take on it is made with green tahini that gives it a rich herbal hit. Take it to the next level by using your own tahini. Also check out more aubergine recipes such as our stuffed aubergines with pisto.

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Chocolate tahini and baharat pots
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creator: John Gregory-Smith
subject: Baking and desserts
subject: Chef recipes
subject: Entertain
subject: Recipes
subject: Baharat
subject: Chocolate
subject: Tahini
description: The woody spices in baharat (a Middle Eastern spice blend) work beautifully with dark chocolate and nutty tahini. This is a really rich dessert so you only need a small amount
encoded: This chocolate tahini pot dessert comes from chef John Gregory-Smith. Make your own baharat spice blend for this recipe, or take it to the next level by using your own tahini. Also discover more decadent chocolate desserts such as our chocolate mug cake, chocolate orange pots and chocolate mousse.

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Iraqi beef kebabs
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date: 2020-04-03T15:46:32.000Z
creator: John Gregory-Smith
subject: Chef recipes
subject: Entertain
subject: Meat and poultry
subject: Recipes
subject: Mangos
subject: Minced beef
subject: Pitta
subject: Tahini
description: These speedy spiced kebabs are traditionally served with a pickled mango sauce, but we think they’re ace with straight-up mango chutney
encoded: This beef kebab recipe comes from chef John Gregory-Smith. He says … "Traditionally these killer kebabs would be served with a sauce called amba, which is made from pickled green mangos. I have used a good-quality mango chutney instead. In the kebab mixture, try to avoid any big lumps of mango, saving them for serving." Also try our recipes for beef kofta, adana kebabs, chicken kebabs and more BBQ skewer recipes.

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White City sweet potatoes
type: item
date: 2020-04-02T16:19:06.000Z
creator: John Gregory-Smith
subject: Chef recipes
subject: Entertain
subject: Recipes
subject: Vegetarian
subject: Pomegranate seeds
subject: Soured cream
subject: Sweet potato
description: This recipe – inspired by the cuisine of Tel Aviv – elevates humble sweet potato into something exquisite
encoded: This baked sweet potato recipe comes from chef John Gregory-Smith. He says ..."Tel Aviv does some of the best vegetarian food in the world and this is a perfect example of how a simple ingredient like a sweet potato can be elevated into something exquisite."

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Tel Aviv foodie guide: where locals eat and drink
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date: 2019-11-16T14:44:06.000Z
creator: John Gregory-Smith
subject: Asia
subject: Travel
description: Feast on juicy pork shawarma at farm-to-fork restaurants, stock-up on deep-red pomegranates at buzzing food markets and sip glasses of Israeli wine in vibrant Tel Aviv
encoded: Looking for restaurants in Tel Aviv? Want to know where to eat in the Israeli? Food travel writer John Gregory-Smith shares his insider tips for the best places to eat in Tel Aviv. After, check out the 10 things we love about Tel Avivian cuisine. With its glistening coastline, vibrant neighbourhoods and buzzing food market, the Mediterranean Israeli city is a must-visit. The restaurant scene in Tel Aviv is one of the region’s best; whether you’re in search of simple hummus shops, or sophisticated date-night restaurants you’ll find them all. Most have counter seating and plenty of outside tables, where dishes are shared and drinks flow late into balmy nights. No-one eats out before 9pm and often the restaurants are where the party’s at, so expect a boisterous crowd. HaBasta – for farm-to-fork dining Located on one side of Carmel Market (where most of HaBasta’s ingredients are sourced), this cracking farm-to-fork restaurant serves seasonal dishes with a modern Israeli spin. The menu changes daily, but you can always expect an array of innovative vegetarian food – roast peppers showered in pistachios, cauliflower drizzled with tahini, and fried aubergines with creamy labneh. The juicy pork shawarma is another must-try. facebook.com/Habasta North Abraxass – for whole-roasted cauliflower Sit at the counter in this tiny restaurant and enjoy a night of sensational food and generous service (the chefs routinely dole out shots and knock them back with you, all to the beat of a pop-tastic soundtrack). It was these guys who put whole-roasted cauliflower on the map, and it’s still on the menu today. Other lip-smacking, colourful dishes include succulent lamb kofta, baked sea bass with tomatoes and tahini, hanger steak and sweet bananas soaked in dulce de leche. facebook.com/northabraxass/ Shlomo & Doron – for hummus Hidden down Yishkon Street, near Carmel Market, this heavenly hummus shop (opened by Shlomo in 1937 and today run by his grandson, Doron) is one of the best in the …

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Sydney foodie guide: where locals eat and drink
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date: 2019-09-12T09:10:56.000Z
creator: John Gregory-Smith
subject: Australasia
subject: Travel
subject: Local city guides
description: Eat your way around Australia’s vibrant east coast city via kingfish ceviche, laksa flecked with chillies and lime and peanut butter parfait with chocolate ice cream
encoded: The iconic Opera House and majestic Harbour Bridge, miles of sandy beaches, swish suburbs and crisp, clear light: Sydney is one of the world’s great cities. And one of its most foodie. The locals love eating out so there are great restaurants, bars and cafés to choose from whatever your appetite, with Asian cuisine a staple and a definite Middle Eastern culinary scene emerging. Australia is also the land of brunch, kicking Italian coffee into touch with a stellar home-grown coffee culture and introducing the world to avocado on toast. Best brunch spots in Sydney A1 Canteen – best for global flavours East meets West on the menu at this industrial café, home to some of the most interesting brunches in town. Za’atar eggs come with tangy braised rainbow chard, while a lip-smackingly good XO crab omelette has salty undertones from a touch of finely chopped dried fish, as well as a light hum from fresh red chilli. a1canteen.com.au Concrete Jungle – best for Insta appeal Become the envy of your Instagram followers at this feed-friendly café. It serves pretty plates of food that, thankfully, also taste rocking. There are a lot of plant-based dishes, including smoothie bowls and a dish of incredible beetroot hummus with sumac tomatoes. Brunch is brilliant, with an all-day selection of eggs and the obligatory smashed avocado. concretejunglecafe.com Reuben Hills – best for coffee Coffee roaster, ethical sourcer and incredible café all wrapped up in one gorgeous location on a sleepy street in Surry Hills. The coffee is the best in Sydney (fact!) and the menu knockout. Fried tortilla chilaquiles are drenched in yogurt, salty feta and sumac, and the café’s take on the infamous breakfast bun (a Sydney staple found in different guises on every brunch menu worth its salt) comes with bacon jam, chipotle aioli and a smashed omelette. reubenhills.com.au Best Middle Eastern restaurants in Sydney Nomad – best for seafood Located in sizzling Surry Hills, this epic Lebanese-inspired restau…

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Charred octopus with chilli and lime romesco sauce
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date: 2019-07-26T09:56:55.000Z
creator: John Gregory-Smith
subject: Entertain
subject: Fish and seafood
subject: Recipes
description: Try this simple, refreshing twist on the classic Spanish sauce. Pepped up with chilli and plenty of lime, it works beautifully with the buttery-sweet charred octopus
encoded: *This recipe is gluten free according to industry standards

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Chipotle corn and shrimp cakes with soft boiled eggs
type: item
date: 2019-07-21T09:02:51.000Z
creator: John Gregory-Smith
subject: Entertain
subject: Fish and seafood
subject: Recipes
subject: Pine nuts
subject: Prawns
subject: Sweetcorn
description: This is the ultimate weekend brunch; spicy shrimp cakes served with fragrant coriander oil, soft boiled eggs and parmesan shavings
encoded: Make these chipotle corn and shrimp cakes for a comforting brunch, then check out our smoked haddock fish cakes and healthy fish cakes Also read our guide on what is chipotle paste for the best advice on where to buy this ingredient.

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Tajín cauliflower bites
type: item
creator: John Gregory-Smith
subject: Entertain
subject: Recipes
subject: Vegetarian
subject: Cauliflower
description: Tajín is a classic Mexican seasoning made from lime, chilli and salt. It works so well on these moreish cauli bites with the cooling soured cream
encoded: Try our Mexican cauliflower bites, then check out our tacos al pastor, margarita cocktail and more Mexican recipes.

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Baja shrimp and blackened corn salad
type: item
creator: John Gregory-Smith
subject: Easy
subject: Fish and seafood
subject: Recipes
subject: Limes
subject: Prawns
subject: Sweetcorn
description: The cool coastal food of southern California relies on sensational seafood married with Mexican flavours. Use smoky ancho chillies to flavour the shrimps and serve with grilled corn and green chilli dressing
encoded: Try this Mexican and Californian-inspired corn salad, then check out our Tex-Mex-style sweetcorn salad and esquites (Mexican street corn salad).

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S’mores chocolate pots
type: item
date: 2019-07-07T09:15:22.000Z
creator: John Gregory-Smith
subject: Baking and desserts
subject: Entertain
subject: Recipes
subject: Dark chocolate
subject: Digestive biscuits
description: Here the classic US campfire snack of toasted marshmallow and chocolate squished between two biscuits is reworked to create an elegant layered dessert. We've added salted caramel for an extra touch of luxury
encoded: Treat yourself to these melty s'mores chocolate pots, then check out our chocolate orange pots, salted caramel chocolate pots, chocolate and tahini pots and more indulgent chocolate dessert recipes. These chocolate pots are perfect for serving as part of a dessert board to feed a crowd.

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Slow-cooked pulled pork carnitas
type: item
date: 2019-07-02T15:07:09.000Z
creator: John Gregory-Smith
subject: Entertain
subject: Meat and poultry
subject: Recipes
subject: Pork
subject: Red cabbage
description: Fill soft tacos with tender pulled pork cooked in smoky chipotle and oregano, and top with zingy red cabbage, chillies and coriander for an easy way to feed a crowd
encoded: Try these tender pork tacos, then check out our fish tacos, tacos al pastor, steak tacos and more tacos recipes. For more mouthwatering pulled pork ideas, try our BBQ pulled pork, sloppy joes and pulled pork tacos. Recipe author John Gregory-Smith says... "These tender pulled pork carnitas are inspired by my favourite taqueria in the world: Salud in Barrio Logan, San Diego. This grungy café serves kick-ass food and killer frozen margaritas."

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Kebab king chicken shawarma
type: item
date: 2019-05-23T11:00:09.000Z
creator: John Gregory-Smith
subject: Entertain
subject: Meat and poultry
subject: Recipes
subject: Chicken recipes
subject: Chicken thighs
description: Take the classic kebab to the next level with spiced, juicy meat wrapped up with masses of garlic sauce, chilli, salad, pickles and even chips
encoded: Try this chicken shawarma, then check out our healthy kebabs, chicken kofta, Greek chicken skewers, chicken gyros, chicken souvlaki and more kebab recipes. John Gregory-Smith says… Makhlouf, a tiny kebab shop in Beirut's Armenian neighbourhood Bourj Hammoud, has the best chicken shawarma in the world. The meat is so well spiced and juicy. It’s wrapped up with masses of garlic sauce, chilli, salad and pickles. But the best bit is the chips in the wrap. They are kept warm in a tray under the chicken, soaking up all the meaty juices. For my version, I roast the chips with the chicken and then get wrapping.

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Greens and gruyère toastie
type: item
date: 2018-09-26T13:41:05.000Z
creator: John Gregory-Smith
subject: Easy
subject: Entertain
subject: Vegetarian
subject: Recipes
subject: Chard
subject: Gruyere
subject: sourdough
description: Check out our quick and easy toast recipe from food writer John Gregory-Smith. This oozy fried cheese sandwich is made using swiss chard, cream and gruyère cheese - the perfect indulgent brunch
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Halloumi breakfast bowls
type: item
date: 2018-09-17T16:21:27.000Z
creator: John Gregory-Smith
subject: Entertain
subject: Health
subject: Vegetarian
subject: Recipes
subject: Beetroot
subject: Couscous
subject: Halloumi
subject: John Gregory-Smith
subject: October
subject: Peanut butter
description: Check out our vibrant breakfast bowl with salty pan-fried halloumi, creamy beetroot borani topped with crunchy dukkah. This wholesome recipe comes from food writer John Gregory-Smith
encoded: John Gregory-Smith says: "This is my take on a fabulous meal that I had in a café called Concrete Jungle in Sydney. The owner is Lebanese and injects hints of his home into several of the dishes, including a lush breakfast salad made with a colourful swirl of beetroot borani (an Iranian yogurt-based dip)." Try these halloumi breakfast bowls, then check out our vegan buddha bowl, buddha bowl with sweet potato and chickpeas, aubergine teriyaki bowls, salmon poke bowl and more bowl food recipes.

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Blueberry smoothie and granola bowls
type: item
date: 2018-09-03T12:29:15.000Z
creator: John Gregory-Smith
subject: Vegan
subject: Recipes
subject: Almonds
subject: August
subject: Banana
subject: Blueberries
subject: Coconut
subject: John Gregory-Smith
subject: Joyful January
subject: July
subject: Kiwi
subject: Oats
subject: Pomegranate seeds
subject: Raspberry
subject: Strawberries
description: Try this vibrant smoothie bowl with crunchy granola, blueberries and shaved coconut for a vibrant vegan brunch
encoded: Try this vegan smoothie bowl, or check out our breakfast smoothie bowl, açai bowl, mango smoothie bowl, tropical smoothie bowl, kale smoothie and more easy smoothie recipes. For more breakfast inspiration, also check out our healthy granola, bircher muesli, fruit salad and homemade muesli. If you forget to freeze the bananas, don’t worry. Chuck them in and add a few ice cubes to help get the right texture. This makes more granola than you need for two, but it keeps for a couple of weeks in an airtight container. Read our guide on where to buy edible flowers for advice on purchasing the perfect floral decorations for these granola bowls.

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Peanut butter pancakes
type: item
date: 2018-09-02T08:18:39.000Z
creator: John Gregory-Smith
subject: Entertain
subject: Family
subject: Recipes
subject: August
subject: Blueberries
subject: Buttermilk
subject: Honey
subject: John Gregory-Smith
subject: July
subject: Pancakes
subject: Peanut butter
description: These fluffy peanut butter pancakes are topped with vibrant berries and a rich peanut butter sauce—perfect for a brunch for two or a dessert for four
encoded: Try these fluffy peanut butter pancakes, then check out our classic American pancakes, chocolate Nutella pancakes, salted caramel pancakes, Biscoff pancakes and more delicious pancake recipes, View oEmbed on the source website

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