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Prime Rib Beef and Lentil Soup
Prime Rib Beef and Lentil Soup–Leftover holiday indulgence transforms into nourishing soup made with homemade stock and hearty vegetables.
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Good Tidings
As I close the door on the last 72 hours of holiday frenzy, I am exhausted…and very, very content. All the baking, the wrapping, the cooking, the delivering, the early rising, the excitement of my children as they delighted in giving one another presents, the…
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Recipes for a Last-Minute Holiday
Each year, I promise myself that I am going to get a head start on the holidays. This internal conversation happens around October – this is when I start to set goals to get that holiday picture snapped, Christmas cards ordered, presents wrapped, and holiday…
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Five Little Things
I couldn’t stop at five! So let’s have an even number shall we? Six things I loved this week: 1. Holiday Favorites Cookie season wouldn’t be the same without Pizzelle. These bring me back to my childhood in New York and my sweet neighbors! I…
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Pretzel Crusted Crab Cake Sliders
Using pretzels in place of bread crumbs makes these Pretzel Crusted Crab Cake Sliders extra special for your next game day event! This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of PepsiCo.
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Simple Sundays | Cranberry Citrus Muffins
These Cranberry Citrus Muffins are flavored with lemon and clementine zest—a recipe that will bring you sunshine and coziness in the middle of winter!
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Five Little Things
1. The Ultimate Cookie Exchange Last weekend, I gathered with some dear friends here in the Bay Area – friends that I have made from this adventure in food blogging. It has become one of my favorite get togethers of the season, because we all…
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Quinoa Salad with Roasted Red Beets, Oranges and Pomegranate
Maria Speck’s Quinoa Salad with Roasted Red Beets, Oranges and Pomegranate is a vegetarian and gluten-free friendly salad that is stunning and festive.
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Persimmon Apple Crumb Pie
Your kitchen will smell like autumn as sunset-hued persimmons bake under a blanket of a sweet oat streusel in this Persimmon Apple Crumb Pie.
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Five Little Things
Five little things I loved this week: 1. Braised Chipotle Short Ribs Without sounding too cliche, it is freezing. Not by New York or Chicago or Minnesota standards; by the way, have you seen the snowman on the park bench? Someone took advantage of the…
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Roasted Eggplant Falafel Bites
Roasted Eggplant Falafel Bites are the perfect game day bites and party food! Snack on these crispy eggplant and chickpea fritters with your favorite dip! This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of PepsiCo. The opinions and text are all mine.
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Cranberry Wine Sauce
Open a bottle of wine while you make your holiday meal and use a cup to add a little something extra to the cranberries in this Cranberry Wine Sauce!
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Roasted Butternut Squash Winter Salad with Kale, Farro and Cranberry Dressing
This warm Roasted Butternut Squash Winter Salad with Kale, Farro and Cranberry Dressing is a wholesome and comforting dish – perfect with Thanksgiving turkey, as a side for a delicious winter meal, or as a wholesome lunch on its own.
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Five Little Things from Better Blog Retreat 2015 + Twelve Little Things for Thanksgiving
At this time a month ago, I spent a blissful weekend in Park City, Utah, in the company of 11 inspiring women and 11 incredible sponsors. The Better Blog Retreat is the brainchild of Heidi of Foodie Crush and Maria of Two Peas and Their…
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Pumpkin Bread Parfaits
Layers of pumpkin yoghurt and pumpkin bread are my idea of a creamy breakfast treat. You’ll love starting your day with these Pumpkin Bread Parfaits!
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