Creamy Cashew Lemon Curd Cheesecake
Nov 25
Lemon Thyme Hazelnut Bread
Remember the days of grain-free bread?These days Paleo and Keto-based diets are all the rage, but I don’t see many recipes for almond flour, grain-free, gluten-free bread anymore. It’s all about the simplicity of gluten-free (I have a lot to share on this topic, BTW, if anyone is ever interested). All of that aside, rather…
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Nov 24
Vegan Wild Mushroom Sage Sausage Rice Stuffing
It’s just like Thanksgiving in a bowl – or on one plate, but all in one bite!The umami mushroom flavor, sautéed with onions and celery, paired with the aromatics of fresh sage and wild rice, along with the crunch and chewy textures of chopped pecans and dried cranberries. This is all married together with a…
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Nov 22
White Chocolate Trail Mix Cookies
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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Nov 21
Sweet Potato Green Chile Manchego Pie Lasagna
My little Lotus Flower Gem was born on 9/20/19.Although I don’t know her well, I somehow feel an extreme connection. She’s not so much a part me, but an extension of love that I carry for her dear mother.Thank you, you two, for being in my life. (Jillian and sweet little Lotus).I wanted to treat…
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Nov 20
Spanish Manchego Pastry Pastela
Salchichón is a Spanish summer sausage that is made by smoking, drying, cooking or some combination. Salchichón has a firm and compact texture; it also has a delicate and sweet taste that contrasts with spicy spices, giving the aroma and flavor so characteristic. THUS, it’s the perfect accompaniment to pastry filled with sharp, aged Manchego cheese and…
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Nov 19
Vegan Gluten Free Cinnamon Raisin Maple Parmesan Cookie Gems
“Okay, Ashley. Be honest with me. These are vegan and gluten-free cookies and they are SO good. Are they like, ‘healthy’ for me? They are, right?” “Umm…well, honey, they are still a cookie.” I’ll continue to bake vegan, gluten-free cookies, desserts, pies, cakes, and more for my allergy-friendly folks, but I’ll never purposely pose a…
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Nov 18
Coffee Malta Chocolate Cake
Whenever I think of Colombia, images of my friend Dominick with Malta and coffee will forever be emblazoned.As a group, we traveled with 22 folks. Our “family” group included myself, Brian, Patrick, Faye, and Debbie. Those guys were easy. Then, we had our “adopted” family member, Dominick. He was forever the worry – not so…
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Nov 15
Parmesan Raisin Pecan Squash Hybrid Sauté
Gardens galore – gifts galore – squash galore.We have NO idea what type of squash this bounty could be – somewhere in between an acorn squash, spaghetti squash, pumpkin, and zucchini. The point is, it matters not at all. The garden produces everything delicious and this easy vegetarian recipe displays it all! Parmesan Raisin Pecan…
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Nov 14
Going to a Bar “Alone” – One of the Best Things Ever
While I’ve never actually sat in a bar ALONE, all by myself, one of OUR (me and Brian) favorite things to do is to go to bars “alone,” just the two of us. It’s a fascinating experience.We are whoever we want to be in the moment.We relish in the people, the conversations, and the experience….
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Nov 13
Gluten Free Vegan Chocolate Chunk Maple Pecan Cookies
Gluten – ugh.Eggs – sometimes, ugh.Dairy – sometimes, ugh too.Digestion is hard these days. I used to believe that my digestive difficulties only won over in the USA. I’ve had no problem noshing on freshly baked bread in France and Italy, fresh cheeses, and even garlic. I was looking forward to that opportunity again when…
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