Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cluster Cookies
Nov 16
Sweet Sambal Aioli Brussels Sprouts & Bacon
So one of my best friends on earth mentioned to me that she went to brunch (locally) and had the most amazing avocado toast of her life.I was immediately intrigued.First, we have terrible restaurants in this neck of the woods – so WHERE was this place?Second, what could possibly be SO amazing about simple avocado…
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Nov 13
Fall Harvest Cheese Balls
Yes, the “holidays” are here.Will there be parties, get-togethers, gatherings, like usual?I’m not so sure.First it was St. Patrick’s Day, then Easter was canceled, we missed summer vacation and traveling, no 4th of July parties, Halloween was a bust – and now? Will COVID allow for Thanksgiving and Christmas this year? Regardless of whether you’re…
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Nov 12
Brazilian Brigadeiro Chocolate Truffles
They are creamy. They are crunchy. They are sweet. They are silky. They are dark and dense, yet they are also unbelievably light as a feather.You’ll want to eat them all! They are Brazilian Chocolate Truffles: Brigadeiro! I saw a friend living in Italy post a photos of these in Instagram and knew immediately this…
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Nov 11
Vegan Creamy Mushroom Pasta
“Doesn’t this look good, Ashley? I want to eat it so badly,” she said as she showed me the photo of the creamy mushroom vegan pasta on her phone. “It looks SO good. SO delicious. I’ll make it for you!”“No, how will you do that? What will you use to make it vegan?” “Magic.” Well,…
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Nov 10
Raspberry Rose Cranberry Pecan Cookies
The chlorogenic acid (chlorophyll) in sunflower seeds reacts with the baking soda/powder when baked, causing the green color when the cookies cool. This is completely harmless! I’ve known this fact for years.In fact, one of my favorite things to bake for and with little kiddos on St. Patrick’s Day, is GREEN cookies!The sunflower seed butter,…
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Nov 9
Harissa Spiced Quinoa Salad
Sometimes I wished in another world.I wished I lived in a world and culture devoid of social media, the stresses of modern life – a simplistic loving community, focused on family, relationships, and the healing, nourishing power of food. Harissa (Arabic: هريسة harīsa, from Maghrebi Arabic) is a Tunisian & Libyan hot chili pepper paste, the main ingredients of which…
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Nov 6
Cinnamon Raisin Chocolate Pecan Cream Pie
I needed a “thank you” gift. – More than just a card, a “thank you pie,” to be precise.The Wine Gallery does SO very much for me, I simply had to reciprocate.And, my method of love, adoration, and appreciation, always comes in the form of food. Some like chocolate, some prefer cinnamon raisin. Everyone adores…
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Nov 5
Cinnamon Raisin Almond Butter Blondie Bars
Okay, so apparently I need to amend my title. These really are NOT “blondie” bars. A blondie (also known as a blonde brownie) is a rich, sweet dessert bar. It resembles the traditional chocolate brownie, but substitutes vanilla for the cocoa used in brownies, and contains brown sugar. Blondies are made from flour, brown sugar, butter, eggs, baking powder, and vanilla, and may also contain walnuts or pecans. Blondies often contain white…
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Nov 4
Spiced Prosciutto Hominy & Pinto Beans
With leftover pinto beans and hominy ready to be prepared and consumed in the fridge, the only answer could be: ham hock?Well, not really. Not once in my life have I EVER had ham hock laying around in the fridge or freezer. BUT, of course I had gourmet prosciutto. Of course! And, with a hearty…
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Nov 3
Vanilla Almond Butter Raisin Bran Cookies
Move over Rice Krispie Treats. There is no snap crackle, but these cookies POP! Remember those days of eating sugary cereal in front of the boob tube for Saturday morning cartoons? Well, that’s NOT necessary to enjoy these amazing Vanilla Almond Butter Raisin Bran Cookies (Kellog’s will always be my go-to), but relish in the…
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