Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cluster Cookies
Jan 13
Kitchen Sink Granola
It is so freeing to me to clean out closets, cabinets, pantries, and the fridge. Honestly, I don’t keep a lot on hand, as I visit the grocery store nearly every day – to ensure everything is fresh and ready to go. And, I purge my closet and cabinet fairly often too. I’m sort of…
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Jan 10
Dairy Free Rosemary Beet Raspberry Cheesecake
A good friend of mine LOVES beets. And, she loves sweets. So, I’m inspired by HER for this Dairy Free Rosemary Beet Rapsberry Cheesecake. It’s no-bake – it’s sweet, it’s savory, and it’s aromatic and magical! It’s simply perfect. Dairy Free Rosemary Beet Raspberry Cheesecake Crust:2 cups graham cracker crumbs8 Tbs. vegan butter, melted2 Tbs….
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Jan 9
Honey Fig Pistachio Cheesecake
I have been searching high and low for fresh figs.In my neck of the woods, the timing has to be perfect. Winter, yes. Summer, yes.BUT, only very specific days.I don’t know. I don’t get it. Go figure.Fortunately I shop at the market just about every day, so I’ve had my eye on the case for…
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Jan 8
Middle Eastern Mushroom Pumpkin Lasagna
As I sat across from my girlfriend, we both simultaneously spoke of lasagna. “I think I want to make a lasagna – not a traditional one,” I said, just as she uttered, “I’m craving lasagna. I think I’ll make one in the crock-pot.“ Fate, I suppose.We were both meant to nosh on homemade lasagna, together….
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Jan 7
Gluten Free Black Garlic Chocolate Chunk Raisin Cookies
The black magic is back!I’m really calling these gluten-free black garlic chocolate chunk raisin cookies: Gluten-Free Black Magic Cookies! Black garlic regular garlic that’s been fermented and aged until it’s sweet, sticky, and tastes very similar to a date or a raisin. If you can’t find black garlic, substitute chopped dates or leave it out…
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Jan 6
Gluten-Free Dairy-Free Rosemary Ginger Sugar Cookies
As I sat and listened to my friend’s recollection of her day, she mentioned making a big pot of soup! Yum!!! I’m a soup lover in the cold winter months. Soup is warming, soothing, and so nourishing.I asked her what she put in it.She was quick to respond, “Well, veggies, of course. And, some beans…
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Jan 3
Green Chile Pumpkin Seed Manchego Gnocchi
Sometimes I receive specific requests for food.Sometimes people simply ask for home cooked meals of any kind.And, sometimes people just “hint.And then there are also those times when I just pop-in and surprise a friend with a meal: Green Chile Pumpkin Seed Manchego Gnocchi. Green Chile Pumpkin Seed Manchego Gnocchi 1 Tbs. olive oil1 small…
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Jan 2
Vegan Gluten-Free Double Chocolate Raisin Cookies
I know, I know. “Raisins don’t belong in baked goods.”I really do believe that – but I make certain exceptions. Oatmeal Raisin Cookies are the first exception, and THEN, when you add lots and lots of chocolate, and create something similar to a Chunky Original, raisins are allowed. Yep, it’s true: Vegan, Gluten-Free Double Chocolate…
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Jan 1
Vegan Vanilla German Chocolate Cherry Cake 😻🧘♀️🎂
Happy New Year! Although we celebrated my nearest and dearest Ryenne back in November, we are publishing her cake today!I wanted it to be special. She suggested German Chocolate. Sure, I could do that. But, just “that” is not my cup of tea. I decided upon German Chocolate Cake as the basis (friends are vegan)…
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Dec 31
Pistachio Honey Fig Chocolate Chunk Cookies
We had a snow day!I actually despise the cold and snow, BUT, it does give me a really good excuse to hunker down, stay inside, and BAKE!Obviously, I had to bake when the town was shut down with snow.My neighbors all enjoyed: Pistachio Honey Fig Chocolate Chunk Cookies. Oh, and I was short on white…
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