Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cluster Cookies
Dec 30
Cranberry Poppyseed Pecan Charms
Challenges are welcome.Challenges are accepted.This time, “you can’t bake a cookie with salad dressing.”Well, yes I can.Challenge defeated!Cranberry Poppyseed Pecan Charms “Cookies.”These are actually NO-bake, simply because the day I made them it was 101 degrees and our air conditioning was broken. There was NO way I was turning on the oven!Rolled in oats, they…
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Dec 28
Mushroom Coconut Udon Noodle Soup
The soup is on! Cold weather calls for warming, nourishing bowls of goodness.This particular soup uses Fortune Udon Noodles, creamy coconut milk, and lots of mushrooms to satisfy your umami cravings 4 more 🙂 Enjoy! Follow Chef Taki on social media!! Mushroom Coconut Udon Noodle Soup 2 Tbs. coconut oil1 small shallot, finely chopped2 cups…
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Dec 27
Gluten Free Dairy Free Carrot Fig Hazelnut Ranch Cookies
I succeeded with the Apple Cider Vinegar Cookies. That was no problem.The Cinnamon Date Sesame Catsup Cookies were truly amazing.The Cranberry Pecan Poppyseed Cookies turned into “abominably delicious” treats and blew a few people’s minds. 🤯 I wanted and envisioned something unique once again.Another “salad dressing” treat – Gluten Free Dairy Free Carrot Fig Hazelnut…
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Dec 26
Salted Caramel Pecan Bundt Cakes
This is the time of year when I like to break out my Nordic fancy baking pans. I only have a few, and I cherish them dearly.I’m often disappointed at how the texture of the pattern is lost when cooking (the same goes for cookie stamps and textured pie crust rollers). Alas, these mini Salted…
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Dec 25
Vegan Green Chile Pozole
Pozole, which means “hominy”, is a traditional soup or stew in Mexican Cuisine. It is made from hominy, (sometimes with meat), and can be seasoned and garnished with shredded lettuce or cabbage, chile peppers, onion, garlic, radishes, avocado, salsa, or limes. Most recipes call for red chiles to be added to the soup.I’m rebellious –…
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Dec 24
Wild Blueberry Raisin Bran Chocolate Silk Pie
I still had bran flakes cereal on hand. It’s so sweet and mealy – I just love it. And, raisins lurked in the cupboard. Raisin Bran…something….is a no-brainer. But then I thought about something more. Both blueberries and chocolate came to mind. Thus, I cooked a Wild Blueberry Raisin Bran Chocolate Silk Pie!It’s rich. It’s…
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Dec 23
Gluten-Free Rustic Rosemary Kalamata Olive Bread
“Ashley, I miss my Kalamata Olive Bread. Can you please figure out a way to make me a gluten-free version?” “Ummm…yess… That’s what I do. That’s my love language. THANK YOU for asking me!” The solution is actually embarrassingly simple. I feel a bit shy about sharing the method.Most gluten free bread is much too…
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Dec 20
Gluten-Free Peach Rosemary Cheesecake
Well, apparently I didn’t scratch the “cheesecake itch” the first time.And, since I aim to please – I simply couldn’t leave it alone.Things MUST be perfect in regards to the food coming out of my kitchen. Anything less is utterly unacceptable.We asked for honest feedback: “It was a great dessert. So good! I loved it….
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Dec 18
Chewy Peach Almond Bran Cookies
I’m telling ya’, adding bran flakes to baked goods is truly magical.They are not hefty – they are absolutely perfect. Everyone agrees.Try this one: Chewy Peach Almond Bran Cookies. Chewy Peach Almond Bran Cookies 16 Tbs. butter, room temperature1 cup white sugar3 large eggs1 tsp. almond extract1 tsp. baking powder1 tsp. baking soda1 tsp. ground…
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Dec 17
Blueberry Chocolate Almond Bran Cookies
When life give you bran flakes, you make cookies, of course!Specifically, Blueberry Chocolate Almond Bran Cookies. Trust me on this one….the sweet heavy texture of the bran adds an amazing component to these “can’t stop eating” cookies. They are magical! Oh, and so is a a hubby who steals the camera for selfies in between…
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