Spicy Pickled Pepper Prosciutto Toastique

There are a lot of reasons to love red peppers—they’re delicious, versatile and beautiful. But did you know that the sweet and spicy flavor of the red pepper is also good for your health? Red peppers contain antioxidants called carotenoids, which help protect your body from free radicals and reduce the risk of certain diseases….

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Vegan Sunny Seed Bolognese

Years ago, when I was “into” raw, vegan foods – great “diet,” if you’re willing to dedicate 18 hours a day to meal prep, consume TONS of garlic, and spend $$$$$ on a daily basis.I must admit, I so enjoyed the flavors, textures, and variety offered in a raw foods lifestyle.But it was too much.We…

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Crispy Tomato Torte

Crispix: It’s a light and crispy (who would’ve guessed), hexagonal cereal from Kellogg’s that has rice on one side and corn on the other. The two sides are fused via some sort of black magic to create a 3D piece that looks a bit like a mind-blowing magic-eye piece of art. What do you see among…

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Whipped Feta & Blistered Tomato Bruschetta

Bruschetta is an antipasto from Italy consisting of grilled bread rubbed with garlic and topped with olive oil and salt. Variations may include toppings of tomato, vegetables, beans, cured meat, or cheese. Several weeks ago Brian enjoyed a work day in Denver with a beloved colleague. At lunch time, they walked a few blocks to…

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Sweet Basil Cheese & Citrus Gnocchi

Sometimes it’s okay to give yourself a break in the kitchen – allow yourself some shortcuts and “cheats,” even utilizing some mismatched leftovers from the fridge.That’s what this recipe is – AND it’s downright fabulous tasting! Packaged Basil Gnocchi.Leftover Blueberry Stilton cheese + leftover Apricot Amaretto Wensleydale cheese, crumbled (and remnants of a way too…

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Sweet Potato Caprese

While a traditional Caprese Salad is typically made with fresh mozzarella cheese – oh, sweep me away to Italy forever any day – THIS “caprese” is served over a roasted sweet potato and consists of sweet and tangy mascarpone cheese. It sits under the broiler and is topped with a sweet balsamic reduction, lemon oil,…

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Lavender Cinnamon Vinaigrette

Lavender Cinnamon Vinaigrette 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 2 Tbs. balsamic vinegar 2 tsp. fresh lavender 2 tsp. fresh basil, finely cut 1/2 tsp. Vietnamese cinnamon 1/4 tsp. lemon salt fresh ground pepper Whisk together all of the finest and freshest ingredients. Drizzle over anything and everything. This truly was another “oh my good…

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Silky Lemon Nutmeg Cream

Silky is sexy… is it not? I think lemons are pretty sexy too. So, when things are both silky and sexy, and then creamy… well, I think we have a winner. I love the inherent sweetness of fresh, heavy, pastured cream. As that couples with the tart tang of fresh lemon juice ~ and preserved…

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Burgundy Basil Butter

In beloved Brian’s words: “Can you put this on a burger?” “I’d eat that on a cracker!” It’s Burgundy Basil Butter ~ a smorgasbord of veggies, herbs, and downright deliciousness. Hunkered down behind a computer screen, editing repetitive documents for a week at a time, I had a hankering to get back in the kitchen…

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Quince Mint and Sweet Potato Rounds

  Just last week one of my very nearest and dearest friends sent me the text,“Any idea what to do with quince jelly? I have some but it’s bland and has no flavor.”I immediately shot back ~“Of course! Mix it with a little honey, some mint, serve it on a crispy sweet potato, and garnish…

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