You better like pumpkin or you're in big trouble. Pumpkin is everywhere! Cereal, cookies, cakes, breads, muffins, breakfast treats, ice-cream, Oreos -- It's the flavor of the year! Maybe even the flavor of the century! It seems like there's been a pumpkin explosion in the aisles of every ...
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Uncommon Goods — Review and Giveaway
DISCLOSURE: I was given these products for no cost in exchange for writing a review. I only review those products I can do so favorably and omit others. Tell me by leaving a comment below what you'd like to buy at Uncommon Goods and you'll be entered into this giveaway for a chance to win a $50 ...
Vacation Cooking
When I think about my vacation kitchen, far away across the Atlantic Ocean, I think not just of the foods I've made for more than two decades with and for my family, but what it is that I will make that's new this year. My vacation kitchen is in the Algarve region of Portugal, surrounded by fig, ...
Blueberry Bread, A Reflection of Life
Sometimes things just don't go right in the kitchen. Last week, it was as if a bomb exploded in my oven. As smoke rose and the aroma of burnt blueberry bread swirled about the kitchen, I watched a disaster form in my new oven. What do you do when you have an epoch food failure? Or really any kind ...
Barberry Pistachio Dark Chocolate Bark
Nothing beats a homemade gift and this one couldn't be easier to make for mom. You probably have most of the ingredients in your pantry (maybe not barberries) but certainly chocolate and some kind of nut. So substitute to your hearts content and make some homemade chocolate for your mom. ...
Put the Lime in the Coconut
Harry Nillson made the phrase "Put the Lime in the Coconut" popular in 1971 with his hit song "Coconut." So I have him to thank for the soundtrack that played as I made these zesty lime macaroons for Passover. Though I usually make simple chocolate chip macaroons, this year I suddenly got the ...
Pumpkin Biscotti
These biscotti won’t last long in your cookie jar. Although they can be made year round, they are perfect for the fall months when pumpkin is seasonal. A white chocolate drizzle adds the finishing touch to the subtle pumpkin taste in these crunchy, flavorful cookies. Package them up as gifts, keep ...
Lemony Kale Pesto
As with traditional Italian basil pesto, kale pesto can be used as a spread for sandwiches or as a sauce for pasta. The lemon juice and mint make this especially light and refreshing on a hot summer day. Recipe source:cooking with friends kitchenIngredients6 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed ½ cup ...
Coconut Chocolate Chip Macaroons
Macaroons are the perfect cookie to make with friends since they are not labor intensive, the jobs can easily be distributed, and they can be made in large quantities in a short amount of time. Everyone leaves with a large batch. If baking with two friends, make three batches of the coconut mixture. ...
Creamy Carrot Lemongrass & Ginger Soup
The lemongrass and ginger meld beautifully with sweet organic carrots to create this velvety smooth soup. Some crispy shallots and chopped cilantro add the finishing touch. Make and freeze big batches to enjoy for weeks or months to come. When processed in a high powered blender such as a Vitamix ...