Orange Cranberry Chocolate Bars…Perfect for the holidays or any day of the year because they are just that good! So, it’s that time of year when we start to fire up our ovens and begin the holiday baking season. I don’t know about you, but I have a sweet tooth, and the holidays always give…
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Maple Cardamom Granola
Maple Cardamom Granola…Breakfast, snack, dessert topping, gift? You decide! This maple cardamom granola has to be one of the most versatile recipes to hit the blog. It’s right behind the MOST versatile of blog recipes, the greek seasoning. While the greek seasoning has many uses for flavoring food, the granola can be eaten any time of…
Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Curry Aioli
Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Curry Aioli…SO delish!! I don’t know about you, but I HATED brussels sprouts when I was growing up. They were up there on my list with beets and tomatoes, all which I LOVE today. The truth is, that sometimes it’s all about the way a food is prepared that makes you…
Fall Harvest Sangria
Fall Harvest Sangria, a beautiful blend of kombucha, brandy, apple juice and prosecco. This week, I bring you one of my all time favorite drinks, sangria. Having grown up with Spanish parents, we had a lot of this punch-like beverage from Spain in my house. I’ve always loved sangria, especially riffing on the traditional red…
Pumpkin Cream Cheese Dip
This 5 ingredient Pumpkin Cream Cheese Dip comes together in minutes and is the perfect addition to any fall gathering. Now that Halloween is officially behind us, it feels like entertaining season begins. That means busier schedules but more gatherings with friends and family. I don’t know about you, but I LOVE to entertain. I…
Grilled Shishito Peppers
Grilled Shishito Peppers!! OMG friends, have you ever tried a grilled shishito pepper? Or, I should probably be asking if you’ve even heard of such a thing. Shishito peppers are a slightly sweet East Asian variety of pepper. Before I tried them at a restaurant, I had never heard of them before. It was love…
Fig & Hazelnut Salad with Honey Cardamom Vinaigrette
Fig and Hazelnut Salad with Honey Cardamom Vinaigrette…The perfect fall salad with fresh figs roasted with vanilla sugar, toasted hazelnuts, mixed greens, blue cheese, and a hint of citrus. Are you a salad lover like I am? I eat salads year round, I just adjust some of the ingredients to reflect the season. I love eating…
Almond Butter Stuffed Dates
Almond Butter Stuffed Dates…Satisfy all your cravings in one bite! So, let’s keep it real. We all have cravings from time to time. Right? Sometimes it’s for something sweet, sometimes salty or crunchy. The fact is, we just have a craving. I don’t know about you, but cravings need to be satisfied. What happens when…
Candied Ginger Cashew Butter
Candied Ginger Cashew Butter…One big tasty spoonful of deliciousness! I don’t know about you, but I loooove nut butter. Whether its made from almonds, cashews etc. I am a big fan. I never realized how easy it was to make, and you won’t either until you make it. It comes together in just about 1o…
Zucchini Pasta with Tomatoes and Olives
Zucchini Pasta with Tomatoes and Olives…Summer in a skillet! Summer is really heating up here in MN. For my friends and family in Florida, yes it does get hot here, actually very hot in the summer believe it or not. When the temps rise, my craving for fresh vegetables reach an all time high. This…
