Another option for special (or any day) breakfast or brunch? How about the day after – in case you’re not not pie tasting with your coffee? Or, maybe a treat for a special weekend morning party – Mimosas and all? Whatever you decide, these super easy, semi-sweet Apricot Pecan Rosettes will suit any palate: Intense…
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Quiche is one of the very first things I learned to bake – from my dear mama – as a child.I will always cherish that experience with her in the kitchen – as well as my LOVE FOR HER – and the creativity and freedom that the idea of “quiche” creates. We always created a…
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I originally planned this in my heart and mind as a Peachy Vanilla Graham Cracker Cupcake, with a hint of both peach flavor and golden grams in the buttercream. However, with a different birthday cupcake flavor request – stay tuned – I’m super excited to celebrate two years on the planet with my beloved Lotus…
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This is a great way to serve warming and nourishing risotto for a crowd at a lunch or brunch party (or an easy dinner, in my case). With this recipe you won’t need to be in the kitchen stirring the pot when your guests arrive. The tender rice, cooked with gorgeous sweet potatoes, gives the…
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“I can do that!” “I just did that!“Of course I can. I’m humble, but I also feel like I can create just about anything in the kitchen (with the exception of deep fried foods – I refuse the mess – and certain pastry decór – I feel I lack the talent for that!) Valerie said…
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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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It’s like a poppyseed bagel with freshly whipped strawberry cream cheese, but without the mess of the constantly escaping poppyseeds and strawberry schmear. You’ll love it! Vanilla Strawberry Cream Cheese Poppyseed Bread Vanilla Strawberry Cream Cheese Poppyseed Bread 1 pkg dry yeast (dissolved in 1 cup warm water)1 cup strawberry cream cheese, warmed1 cup powdered…
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One afternoon on the way to yoga, I saw some acorns scattered across the sidewalk. I started thinking.Who eats acorns, other than the squirrels?I did a bit of research and discovered the protein, carbohydrate, and fat packed “nut” was actually quite popular during both WWI and WWII in Korea and Japan. It was consumed in…
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With leftover corn taco shells (corn chips), a little green chile salsa, farm fresh eggs, and a whole lotta’ cheese, I baked a quiche on a whim.Of course I did.Just a little of this, and a little of that: Corn Chip Chile Quiche. Corn Chip Chile Quiche Quiche Crust:1 cup all purpose flour3/4 cup corn…
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A croque monsieur is a baked or fried boiled ham and cheese sandwich. The dish originated in French cafés and bars as a quick snack. A croque madame is a variant of the dish topped with a fried egg. The name is based on the verb croquer and the word monsieur. Everything French is better,…
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