Sauteed Kale

Sautéed kale finds its way to our table much (MUCH) more frequently than spinach. Those big bags of prepped kale are so temptingly easy. Sometimes I’ll chop it up a bit more into a fine, but rustic dice. Other times I’ll leave it in the big sloppy pieces that are […]

Day-After Turkey Day Sandwiches

Feeling incredibly decadent, we were prepared for the day-after this year. We made a quick stop at Alon’s bakery on our way home from a day of holiday shopping. And, this post-shopping bakery stop is bound to be a new tradition. The resulting turkey sandwiches were incredibly rich and delicious.

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Mexican Hot Chocolate From Scratch

Cool nights mean one thing in our house. It’s time for hot chocolate! Mexican chocolate has a grainy texture that’s rich with sugar. So much sugar, in fact, that there is no need to add additional sugar.

Mexican Hot Chocolate makes about 1 cup of hot chocolate mix

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Leftovers Migas

Black Krim From The Garden

Gorgeous tomatoes picked fresh out of the garden demand attention. It would be a crime to hide their beauty. So, with a little thought, we decided migas would make the perfect companion. Even better, this is a great way to put some leftovers […]

Blueberry Cornmeal Snack Cake

I was shooting for something halfway between a blueberry muffin and sweet cornbread. And, I think I’m getting close. This was closer to a sweet cornbread with blueberries added. Those blueberries are dried wild blueberries from Trader Joe’s. (Love them! They’re not really dry. They’re closer to a dehydrated blueberry […]

Do You Know Your Coffee?

Sure, you can make a pot of coffee. I love a good cup. But, there are so many other choices. Most of them start with a shot or two of espresso.

Espresso

Hot water forced under pressure through finely ground coffee

Cappuccino

April 18th, 2013 | Category: Breakfast, Cocktails & Libations, Coffee, Favorite Ingredients, Recipe, Snacks, Sweets | Leave a comment

Black Bean Brownies

There are good things and bad things about these brownies. Let’s start with the good. As far as brownies go, they have a good dose of fiber. They’re very filling. And, they taste “fine”. But… And, this is a big but. Even with a hefty dose of cocoa, there is […]

Cherry Amaretto Jam

I love the crisp crunch of a fresh cherry. Sometimes, that bag of fresh cherries are a bit soft and ripe. That’s the perfect time to make a batch of jam.

Cherry Amaretto Jam

2 lbs cherries, well-washed and pitted 1 cup dried sour cherries 3 […]

Pineapple Banana Smoothie

Probably because of all of the holiday excess, I get into a frugal mood out of the blue. After coring a particularly delicious pineapple, I wondered. What could I do with the fiber-y core. First thought, it’s smoothie time. The fiber-y bits in the resulting smoothie were barely noticeable.

Baked Apple Butter

For the best flavor and texture, use more than one type of apple.

Baked Apple Butter

6-7 apples, well-washed and roughly cubed 1 cup sugar 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon allspice 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves 2 Tablespoons apple cider vinegar 3 Tablespoons molasses

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