Roasted Chicken & Pears with Bacon Jam

Whether you technically roast, slow cook, bake, or boil and then PULL your chicken breast, and then whether you bake or sauté your perfectly ripened fall pears, both items pair magnificently well with the star of the show: Bacon Jam!For several years, back around 2010-2015, bacon was all the rage. Bacon “this.” Bacon “that.” If…

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Truffled Pear Black Pepper Galette

Oh boy do I miss those super spectacular Harry and David pears I received at Christmas.There’s something special (very special) about those giant jewels.They taste NOTHING like any other pear variety.They are luscious, sumptuous, juicy, tart, sweet, tangy…just everything you would want in a pear (without the grainy, mealy texture).Seriously, they are magical. I researched…

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Gluten-Free Cinnamon Date Sesame Catsup Cookies

Yes, you read that right. Catsup Cookies.Before you shut down and get too weirded out – just think about it a minute.What is catsup anyway? Catsup = tomatoes and sugar. And, how often do you combine tomatoes and sugar – have you ever had a salad with tomatoes and dressing? Or a salad with tomatoes…

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Sweet Potato Green Chile Manchego Pie Lasagna

My little Lotus Flower Gem was born on 9/20/19.Although I don’t know her well, I somehow feel an extreme connection. She’s not so much a part me, but an extension of love that I carry for her dear mother.Thank you, you two, for being in my life. (Jillian and sweet little Lotus).I wanted to treat…

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Baked Bread Cheese & Baharat

If you’re so lucky to come across a package labeled “bread cheese” the next time you hit up the cheese counter, don’t ask questions—just buy it. Bring it home and heat it up however you’d like—in the toaster oven, microwave, sautéed in a pan, or thrown on the grill. Once it’s heated through and glossy,…

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Salted Rosemary Dark Chocolate Brownies

I had the rare opportunity to spend this last Saturday alone. While I typically adore my “me” time, I felt rather lonely this weekend. Thus, what did I do to solve the problem? I hit the kitchen for some super delicious, ultra crunchy sea salt and rosemary scented brownies. We all know how much I…

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Mini Sweet Peppers and Whipped Coconut Cream

I have been accused of making some pretty strange meals – odd but utterly enticing flavor combinations – by using what’s left in the fridge. I’d rather be lauded than accused. In fact, I think my ability to create and craft unusual bowls of delight is pretty darn awesome, and outstandingly efficient. Thank you very…

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Cocoa Chili Kissed Cauliflower

More than just cauliflower, this sweetly spicy and nutty creation of goodness involves unsweetened chocolate, cinnamon, chili powder, coconut oil – and beyond the best “Cs” in the food world – delicata squash.  It is oh, so delicious, really.  Really. With the intention of creating something a bit unique, the dusting of the cocoa and…

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