This is a great way to serve warming and nourishing risotto for a crowd at a lunch or brunch party (or an easy dinner, in my case). With this recipe you won’t need to be in the kitchen stirring the pot when your guests arrive. The tender rice, cooked with gorgeous sweet potatoes, gives the…
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This is no ordinary sweet potato pie.It’s exquisite. It’s magical. It’s out of this world.And, it’s a colorful purple collaboration of unicorns and rainbows. 🦄🏳️🌈 Krystal Mack, of BLK//SUGAR in Baltimore, draws inspiration from the communities nearby. The purple ube, or sweet potato, comes from the Filipino-Americans who make up a vital part of Baltimore’s…
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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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So, Starbucks has been going strong with the the pumpkin spice theme since August.I must admit, I adore a savory version of cinnamon, clove, anise, and cardamom all year long (Garam Masala and Chinese 5 Spice are part of my daily routine). But most of us hunker down with these flavors only as winter approaches.The…
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Who says we absolutely must have pumpkin pie for Thanksgiving dessert? Well, okay, I’m all about tradition. But how about have two pies, or three, or four this year? There’s always the humble sweet potato pie that is often forgotten on account of the sweet potato casserole served at the dinner table. This year, the…
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Can you imagine the umami goodness of sesame and miso kissed with the subtle sweetness of cashew butter, vanilla, and sugar, all whipped into the hearty seduction of chocolate and sweet potatoes and baked into a pie? Now you can.
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As the holidays came and went, I dreamt about a new and different version of my Sweet and Savory Havarti Cheesecake Bars. I still have the idea reeling about in my imagination – something sweet and something wintery – perhaps it will come to fruition in the coming months of cold. However, I also CRAVE…
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