Crispy Tomato Torte

Crispix: It’s a light and crispy (who would’ve guessed), hexagonal cereal from Kellogg’s that has rice on one side and corn on the other. The two sides are fused via some sort of black magic to create a 3D piece that looks a bit like a mind-blowing magic-eye piece of art. What do you see among…

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Whipped Feta & Blistered Tomato Bruschetta

Bruschetta is an antipasto from Italy consisting of grilled bread rubbed with garlic and topped with olive oil and salt. Variations may include toppings of tomato, vegetables, beans, cured meat, or cheese. Several weeks ago Brian enjoyed a work day in Denver with a beloved colleague. At lunch time, they walked a few blocks to…

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Ancient Sourdough Campanilla Queso Bread Braid

I’ve had some requests for sourdough lately.A few of them – well, maybe more than a few.So, I gathered up my gumption (not really, just my ancient starter and yeast), and went to town. This time, though, I actually rolled out long ropes after the first rise and braided the dough with Campanilla Queso (Spanish…

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Cranberry Triple Cream Pastry Braid

Another party plate perhaps? We’ve got you covered: appetizer, dessert, even breakfast! The holidays aren’t over yet, in my book. Continue baking! Cranberry Triple Cream Pastry Braid 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed 1 cup cranberry sauce 6 oz. triple cream brie cheese 1/2 cup Bourbon Candied Pecans 1 egg + 1 Tbs. water Preheat oven…

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Channelling France

While it’s been well over a year ~ about 18 months, in fact ~ since we returned from our month-long sojourn in the dreamy demographics of France, I find it curious to remember the things I do and bask in the memories I choose to keep. We adored our time there. Paris is truly a…

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Strawberry Rosé Chèvre Salad

Breakfast. Lunch. Appetizer. Dinner. Dessert. No matter how you like it, the divine, crispy, cool combination of delicate rosé wine and sweet strawberries drizzled over the subtle tang of fresh chèvre and aromatic purple basil will win your heart any day. Particularly a HOT summer day. Enjoy. Strawberry Rosé Chèvre Salad 1 cup gorgeous rosé…

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Mimolette Miscellanea

I’m definitely a sucker for cheese. We eat A LOT of cheese at our house. You know why? Because it’s darn good! We are hooked on Kerrygold Dubliner ~ but just last night we were discussing the fact that there is so much more to the world of cheese and a good, hard, sharp cheese…

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Renee Erickson’s Sautéed Dates

Umm…I think I might have just died and gone to heaven. I saw this GENIUS RECIPE from Food52. Uh “genius?” yes. “pretty much the best thing ever?” double yes. In fact, I literally almost cried as I sifted through the beauty of this slippery sweet and sensationally salty concoction. Appetizers don’t have to be much…

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