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Blue cheese and pear turn an ordinary salad into something special. Personally, I think walnut and walnut oil are the best choice. But, pistachios and olive oil would be lovely, too. Some other choices might be roasted almond, hazelnut or macadamia nut. Hemp seeds would be fun to try as […]
Lazzaroni Amaretto is made by infusing the liqueur with Amaretti Di Saronna cookies. If you haven’t tried these, they’re lovely and almondy… and SWEET! They’re like little almond sugar bombs. The flavor is divine. But, after one or two you feel a bit like a kindergartner after a sugar binge. […]
If you make hummus from scratch, there’s bound to be some left over. Hummus Balls makes approximtely 16 balls 4-5 cups red curry hummus 1 onion, finely minced 5 cloves garlic, finely minced olive oil, as needed 2 cups corn tortillas, ground to crumbs 1 egg, […]
Coconut Bars 1 1/4 cups flour 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt 1/2 cup butter 1 cup sugar 1 egg 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 1/2 cups lightly toasted coconut shreds Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a small bowl, combine […]
So… We bought a container of chocolate covered goji berries at Whole Foods. And, they’re just “ok”. They sat on the counter, lonely and ignored. Then, it hit me. They’re perfect for a high end trail mix. This might be a high calorie blend. But, it works. The […]
Have you ever accidentally purchased “white bark” at the grocery store? It looks like white chocolate. It vaguely smells of white chocolate. But, the taste is pure oil and artifical flavor chemicals. The synthetic chemical taste is absolutely and utterly disgusting. You must use white chocolate in this […]
Bee Pollen, Honey, Pecans, Granola & Greek Yogurt It works! Well, it’s working for me at least. That’s all I know for sure. I’m two weeks into my little experiment and I’ve only had the sniffles once. I’ve been snacking on this Greek yogurt treat for […]
Dried Fruit And Nut Bars
Blondie… meet fruit and nuts. Cranberry Nut Bars makes one 8×8 inch baking dish 1 cup flour 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt 1/2 cup butter, soft 1 cup […]
Our Favorite Cocktail Snacks For just over $4, we were able to make a giant bowl of cocktail snacks. Each rice cracker added its own charm. A touch of sweetness here, a taste of savory there and a nice random bite of spicy pepper. This super easy mix […]
This is a lovely dense, barely sweet quick bread. We paired this with a cheese platter and a fresh fruit tray for a quick and easy brunch. The tart cranberry sauce adds a great bite of fresh tartness that works well against rich and creamy cheeses. Cranberry Spice […] |
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