You know how peanut butter and chocolate go together so well?And, you know the goodness of a PB&J sandwich, right?Well, think of this as an amalgamation of the two: chocolatey chocolate AND grape jelly! It’s not a sandwich, but it’s a cookie! Feel free to slather with smith peanut butter! 😋 Chocolatey Chocolate Grape Cookies!…
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I’m still rather obsessed with Righteously Raw chocolate. Righteous Cacao. – EVERYTHING Audrey creates. She is truly incredible. So, remember those waxy Andes Mints we used to received with the check following dinner at many different types of restaurants?I do – YUCK.I’m NOT a fan of artificial mint flavor. In fact, I detest it.Fresh mint…
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Not always do we want a traditional beef meatloaf. This recipe uses chicken, walnuts, and lots of sage from the garden – with a bourbon maple mustard glaze. Amazing! Walnuts and sage are a no brainer combination. Turkey or chicken fits the bill. And, for a meatloaf, you really do need cheese, as a binder….
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Yet again, not necessarily a disaster, but NOT what I’d hoped for.I was actually thinking about the NYT Iconic Plum Torte. It’s “iconic,” it’s famous, and sure to be delicious.But, in true form, I wanted to “Ashley-ify” it and make it my own. The Times published Marian Burros’s recipe for Plum Torte every September from…
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While I adore moussaka – the layers of roasted eggplant and the flavor influences of the Middle East and Greece, my main man – the mouth I feed the most – is not a fan of cinnamon nor nutmeg. Can you believe that? I drool at the aroma of sweet spices, and when mixed with…
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There is simply so much going on in this decadent chocolate dessert that I really had no idea how to name or label it.Crust: dark chocolate graham cracker bakeCream Layer: lightly sweetened vanilla cream cheese with fresh raspberriesDark Chocolate Ganache: DARK chocolate and cream ganache topped, again, with fresh raspberries It’s simple – yet profoundly…
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With only very basic ingredients (sugar, eggs, lemon, buttermilk, and flour) for the cake, and minimalist layers of creamy Meyer lemon frosting and whip, this three layer lemon cake is made completely from scratch with real lemons. It’s deliciously moist and light and is remarkable paired with rich Meyer Lemon Curd and raspberry preserves with…
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When the doctor calls – or when the sickie 😷 calls the doctor – I DELIVER just what the doctor 👩🏼⚕️ ordered! Well, after all, I AM a doctor! Once again, chicken soup was in order. This time, freshly dried rosemary from Valerie’s garden and kitchen, was added to the broth for an aroma and…
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I’m a little obsessed with lamb and eggplant these days – Greek and Middle Eastern cuisine seem to be calling my name.And, with the sweet goodness of sweet potatoes and tangy orange juice, accented with a little heat, we’ve got a swooning princess at the table, perhaps with a little drool dripping down her chin….
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There’s something about adding a little bit of texture, crunch, and sweetness to a chicken salad that makes it all that much better. Really – there is.Thus, a homemade chicken salad with crunchy celery, crunchy almonds, and chewy, sweet and tangy dried apricots and dill creates a flavor sensation worth remembering.Oh, and served inside soft…
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