Spanish tortas, or handmade, crispy flatbreads, can only be enjoyed when made with the finest ingredients: high-quality flour, and exceptional olive oil. There’s no deviating when it comes to food standards – in this case, or ever – only the best for the BEST (that’s YOU!).These handmade, crispy tortas are a great little snack with…
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Are you ready to wow your guests and knock your own socks off?Yes, we all love little finger foods, bite-sized greatness.But, these slices of heaven go above and beyond: aromatic cardamom and rose, toasted and salted pistachios and walnuts, along with dried cherries atop a whipped cream cheese slathered crisp of citrus ginger and thyme…
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I’m all about kicking things up a notch when it comes to flavor. I adore adding a bit of “hot” to the cool sweet of fresh fruit. Years ago I made an award winning Kicky Blackberry Compote, satisfying the tastebuds of the Pacific Northwest. This time I did something similar, but with blueberries and jalapeños,…
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“Seedy, lighter-than-air crackers are bubbly baked in cheese and crowned with savory seeds and smoke.” Crispy? Check. Cheesey? Check. Fancy looking but easy to make? Check. These crackers are pure GOLD! If you’re looking for a quick snack, here’s your answer. If you’re looking for a somewhat fancy-schmancy gourmet accompaniment to your entertaining appetizer board,…
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I am totally in love with tiny sweet little bell peppers. I like bell peppers in general, but the little ones are just too cute – and incredibly sweet. Particularly when roasted… Yum! Other than simply devouring a pound or two on their own, I though carefully of how I could pair that natural bright…
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I love that I’m constantly faced with challenges and “proposals,” if you will, in the kitchen. I’ve made a bit of a name for myself in crafting exotically combined flavor-filled dishes. As a result, I’m approached with, “well what if you had this, that and the other – what could you do with that?” Well,…
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It’s a Sunday surprise! As you know, I don’t typically post recipes on Sunday mornings. However, I’ve been so incredibly busy baking in the kitchen this week that I simply couldn’t resist a little Sunday morning pastry share. Honey and goat cheese whipped together to fill a gorgeous, golden phyllo dough puff pastry… …and topped…
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