Are you ready to wow your guests and knock your own socks off?Yes, we all love little finger foods, bite-sized greatness.But, these slices of heaven go above and beyond: aromatic cardamom and rose, toasted and salted pistachios and walnuts, along with dried cherries atop a whipped cream cheese slathered crisp of citrus ginger and thyme…
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The sweet. The salt. The crunch. The silk. The tang.There’s an art and a science to eating, I believe, and I have it down.All sweet, salty, crunchy, silky smooth, and tangy. These super fast and easy baked cracker crisps satisfy the all your needs for your next “snackola,” “snaky snack,” “appetizer,” “meal,” “cheese fix,” “nut…
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Happy SUPER BOWL SUNDAY! Over the years, as I think about it, I’ve planned and participated in watching the famous Super Bowl Game Day commercials many a time. (I’ve actually planned much more often than following through – ). But there has rarely been a day when I actually sat and watched the game. Whether…
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Some years ago, a girlfriend of mine suggested the most fabulous party appetizer on earth – it was a creamy corn and green chile dip, to be served with tortilla chips. Simplicity trumps everything here: three ingredients and a whole lot of flavor. It’s always been a hit! So, I decided to make a meal…
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Ben, my food blogging friend from The Online Grill, has joined me again to share indulgent and extra creative recipes from his kitchen. He proposed the idea of a “Tiramisu Dip.” I jumped at the chance to share this recipe and his gorgeous photos with you. I’m an easy recipe addict. Some people might think…
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I’m all about kicking things up a notch when it comes to flavor. I adore adding a bit of “hot” to the cool sweet of fresh fruit. Years ago I made an award winning Kicky Blackberry Compote, satisfying the tastebuds of the Pacific Northwest. This time I did something similar, but with blueberries and jalapeños,…
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“Seedy, lighter-than-air crackers are bubbly baked in cheese and crowned with savory seeds and smoke.” Crispy? Check. Cheesey? Check. Fancy looking but easy to make? Check. These crackers are pure GOLD! If you’re looking for a quick snack, here’s your answer. If you’re looking for a somewhat fancy-schmancy gourmet accompaniment to your entertaining appetizer board,…
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I certainly have been busy baking up sweets in the kitchen as of late. I suppose it’s that time of year. But sometimes you just want something soothing, comforting, and savory. No sweets allowed. And crowd pleasing, nonetheless. These pastry pinwheel-ring-wreaths satisfy all desires and cravings…and leaving you Craving4More. It’s a given. Truly. Madly. Deeply….
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This time of year, with all the holiday gatherings, seasonal spirit, and the bounty of blessings, it really is inevitable to feel overwhelmingly blessed and gifted. Christmas lights, jolly jingles and harmonic melodies, spicy sweet and pleasantly pine aromas filling the air; all of these things – the spirit of the season – generosity –…
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I enjoyed the most spectacular meal with an astonishing and special woman very recently. The food was delicious, of course; a nourishing feast to which I very surprisingly played no part in the preparation. The flavors were immense, eye opening, and new ~ yet the experience became most real and so alive to me in…
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