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Fresh Figs with Lemon-Vanilla Ricotta and Toasted Pistachios

A quick and easy appetizer using fresh figs, pistachios, ricotta cheese, honey, lemon and vanilla bean seeds.

posted December 7, 2013 in Appetizers and Snacks

Homemade Irish Cream

I love giving out homemade treats from my kitchen to friends and family around the Holidays. And while I’m the first in line for cookies (or any baked good for that matter), I actually try to...

posted December 6, 2013 in Drinks

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Wilted Spinach Salad with Hazelnuts, Goat Cheese and Raisins

And easy to make spinach salad with warmed olive oil, hazelnuts, goat cheese, golden raisins and vinegar.

posted December 3, 2013 in Salads and Sides

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Turkey Tacos with Brussels Sprouts and Cranberry Sauce

Are you deep in the post-Thanksgiving haze? Yeah, me too. I think parts of my brain have been replaced with pie and stuffing. Forgive me if I’m less then eloquent today. All that wine...

posted November 29, 2013 in Main Dishes

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Roasting chestnuts is one of my favorite winter traditions. When I was growing up, my mom would toss a pan of chestnuts into the oven as we were sitting down to dinner. They would roast as we ate. Then...

posted November 23, 2013 in Appetizers and Snacks

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Molded Cranberry Sauce

A recipe for easy molded cranberry sauce made with no gelatin or store bought pectins.

posted November 21, 2013 in Sauces, Spreads and Jams

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Buttermilk Biscuits with Brie and Chives

It just wouldn’t be Thanksgiving without rolls or biscuits on the table. And I’m kind of ashamed to admit that they are one of my favorite parts of the meal. With so many other amazing things...

posted November 18, 2013 in Breads and Muffins

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Chocolate-Cranberry Bread Pudding

A recipe for chocolate bread pudding with cranberries and orange zest. This is the perfect dessert for Thanksgiving or Christmas. It feeds a crowd!

posted November 16, 2013 in Desserts

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Sparkling Sugared Cranberries

A recipe for fresh cranberries coated with sugar. Great for snacking or as an addition to any dessert, cheese tray, salad or Holiday table.

posted November 11, 2013 in Appetizers and Snacks Desserts

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Cranberry-Pecan Muffins

Muffins with pecans, fresh cranberries and a streusel topping. Great for breakfast or snacking.

posted November 4, 2013 in Breads and Muffins Breakfast

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Fig-Bacon Jam

A recipe for Fig-Bacon Jam flavored with coffee, brown sugar, maple syrup and bourbon.

posted November 1, 2013 in Sauces, Spreads and Jams

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Acorn Squash with Wild Rice Stuffing

As promised, I’ve got another squash and apple recipe for you today. This time I trying to make a dent in my stock pile of acorn squashes. I brought home several from my trip to Gordon Skagit...

posted October 25, 2013 in Salads and Sides

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