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Leftover Harissa Lamb with Couscous and Tzatziki

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Just like with Christmas, I think one of the best things about Easter lunch is all those leftovers! And while there may only be one more day of holiday until back to work, Easter leftovers are some of the most delicious out there! This Harissa Lamb with Couscous and Tzatziki is the perfect recipe to make on Easter Monday when you want to spend more time relaxing but it is also perfect for that after work meal. What better treat at the end of the first day back at work than coming home to this hot and spicy lamb with a fresh couscous salad that is also ready in just under 20 minutes!…

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Carrot Cake Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting

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Ah, Easter weekend – we have almost made it! And I plan to sit back, relax and enjoy delicious sweet treats such as these Carrot Cake Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting! There is always so much chocolate around at Easter that like my Cointreau Fruit Cake, these carrot cake cupcakes provide a refreshing change. A four day weekend is the perfect opportunity to catch up on some baking, especially if you are having friends and family stopping by. I recently made these for my colleagues….

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Cointreau Fruit Cake

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I always look forward to Easter weekend. It has felt like a bit of a slog since the last holiday break (Christmas) and still a bit of a way to go until our long summer holidays. This time of the year in Berlin is really special due to a lot of public holidays in May but in my opinion Easter can never come soon enough! In fact, my husband and I value – and need! – the break so much that we now avoid all travel. Instead we stay in Berlin and enjoy a four day weekend of complete rest, nice food and long walks in the fresh air….

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