Dill pickles – pickle chips. Oh, these guys satisfy so many cravings. They are salty, tangy, crispy and crunchy (when stored and served correctly), and they are filled with aromatic dill flavors. Then, we have caramelized parsnips. OMG – yum. Creamy, nutty, sweet, but still a little crispy and crunchy, these underrated white root veggies…
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Another option for special (or any day) breakfast or brunch? How about the day after – in case you’re not not pie tasting with your coffee? Or, maybe a treat for a special weekend morning party – Mimosas and all? Whatever you decide, these super easy, semi-sweet Apricot Pecan Rosettes will suit any palate: Intense…
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So we all know how comforting and satisfying a slice or two of pizza can be – whether Chicago Style Pizza, NYC Style Pizza, rustic pizza, local pizza, or plain old Domino’s or Pizza Hut. (I actually have a very strange affinity for cold, leftover Domino’s pepperoni pizza for breakfast 🤮 – I know, it’s…
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The gyro (YEE-row) – (it drives me nuts when it is pronounced” jai-row” …forgive me) is a classic Greek dish, with the meat traditionally cooked on a vertical spit and shaved off in individual servings. It smells delicious and tastes divine. But, while this delicious method for preparing meat is often used in Greek restaurants, it’s not…
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Well, it’s pizza dough – whole wheat pizza dough.And, it’s a ham and cheese sandwich.And, it has crisp dill pickles.So, I guess we’ll call it a Ham & Cheese Pizza Pickle Roll! Make sure to serve with a big glob of stoneground mustard.That’s the “icing on the cake,” or the “mustard on the sammy,” in…
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A few weeks ago I had some leftover bread dough and decided I’d make Brian a sweet treat for breakfast: a Honey Peanut Butter Chocolate Roll, to be precise. It was like a cinnamon roll, but instead of cinnamon sugar, I filled the dough with honey peanut butter and chocolate chips. It was a huge…
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I believe I’ve mentioned many times before how much I adore Kabocha squash. Of all the lovely orbs that abound over the winter, a Kabocha or even a Delicata will always suffice. In fact, it’s a close call between the two on some days – but one always wins out. I relish in winter squash…
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Once again I am utterly incapable of arriving as a guest to another’s home empty-handed. That’s right, incapable. I am compelled to bring a treat. I literally MUST. And, I absolutely adore the opportunity to bake for my friends and loved-ones. Invite me over…you’ll see. – Just hand me a big glass of wine and…
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It may no longer be Christmas morning, but honestly, these Sweet Cinnamon Orange Marmalade Chocolate Swirl “rolls” can be served at any time, on any day. Yum! Sweet Cinnamon Orange Marmalade Chocolate Swirl Bread Dough: 1 pkg. active dry yeast (1/4 oz) 1 tsp. white sugar 1 cup warm water 2 1/2 cup all purpose…
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Almond butter is truly amazing. It goes with everything ~ everything. Dark chocolate, sharp cheese, salt, sweet, creamy, crunchy…everything. Remember how in France I fell in love with the ultimate combo of almond butter, cheese, and chocolate? Well, now it’s time to skip the chocolate (or save that for dessert) and whip up a salient…
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