The MELTED butter, rather than room temperature butter, in this yummy Brown Sugar Cookie recipe increases the chewiness of the cookie – when used just right. It’s like rich molasses and brown sugar – the depth and caramelization and butterscotch flavor – that the melted butter provides. You know, like “brown butter.” The Maillard Reaction:…
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A resounding, “those cookies were awesome” echoed through the halls. Even the neighbors from whom I NEVER hear a peep, texted to tell me the flavor, texture, and the “everything” of these cookies were fantastic! With all the superfoods included, these easy Matcha Chocolate Blueberry Superfood Cookies are the bomb! 💣☄️🤯🍪😋 Oozing chocolate, matcha green…
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GORP – Good Old Raisins and Peanuts – aka “trail mix.”I feel like I lived a lot of my life noshing on nuts and dried fruit. It’s a good thing. A really good thing. And, when I learned the “why” behind the GORP, I think I committed to continuing this sweet and savory snack celebration…
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One the weekend at The Cabin with friends, I was challenged, once again, to create a “new” type of bread. I’m always up for a challenge, as you know. I LOVE competition…and I LOVE checking items off the list and designating items as “mission accomplished.” I suppose you may surmise that I simply love winning!…
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Homemade pasta continues to baffle with its beauty. We make it bright and cold, and fill plates cuts and curls of color. And flavor too. I had an interesting time playing with the colors and the light. As gabby girls do, we talked and tangoed amidst the clocks in the kitchen, passing away the time…from…
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It wasn’t that I was feeling blue this time. More like purple. Purple with a bit of sweet, creamy crunch. This salad says it all. It’s sautéed wheat berries, and it’s fresh full of berries and the velvety deliciousness of a berry infused stilton cheese. Tossed with elegant baby spinach leaves, a touch of salt and…
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I waited all winter long to find fresh figs at the market. All winter. I thought for sure I’d find them around Christmas time or even New Year’s. Nope. Oh, Colorado… Needless to say, waiting all winter for fresh figs meant waiting months on end to create this mixture of amazingness over which I’d been…
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Happy Easter! Wishing a weekend full of fun, spring color, and confetti! Cauliflower Confetti 1 small head white cauliflower 1 small head purple cauliflower 1 small head orange cauliflower 1 small head green (cauliflower) 3 Tbs. Kerrygold butter, ghee, or coconut oil 1/2 tsp. seasoned sea salt (your favorite variety) freshly ground pepper Working in…
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There’s really not much to say other than, this truly is 24-“carrot” gold. Carrots. Kerrygold. That’s it. Indulge. 24 Carrot Gold 2 large organic orange carrots 1 large organic ghost white or yellow carrot 2 Tbs. Kerrygold butter sea salt Wash and peel the carrots. Using a food processor shredding attachment or box grater, shred…
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I don’t know what your family’s Christmas traditions are, but we often start off Christmas day with a delicious tenderloin. Beef or pork, the aromas of properly seasoned and roasting meat wafting through the house most certainly is cause for celebration. Why not choose pork tenderloin for your family Christmas this year? Add a little Kerrygold…
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