Beetroot Hummus
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Beetroot hummus. It is as good as it looks. I came across this recipe recently on The Year in Food and was inspired to make it. That, and well, having about 8 pounds of beets to eat.
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Autumn Smash Cocktail
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It’s cocktail time folks! I’m not much of a bartender but quickly became in the mood to tinker when I saw this recipe on Tasting Table, the flavors sounded right with dark rum, apple cider and ginger beer for a tasty fall cocktail.
Read MorePumpkin Loaf Cake with Walnut Glaze
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It seems everywhere I go this time of year I see truckloads of pumpkins, piles of them at the grocery stores, waiting to be carved, decorated, perched on a front porch.
Read MoreHomemade Soft Pretzels
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Pretzels. Big and soft with a chewy crust. They were definitely not on my radar for October baking, but Jeff had mentioned them the other day and I thought why not? I’m so glad I did.
Read MoreChocolate Dipped Grahams with Smoked Sea Salt
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How is it that just when you think you got it all figured out - you realize you don’t. That’s what happened with these cookies. In my mind they were going to come out perfect. I tracked down what I thought was the most reliable graham cracker recipe,
Read MoreCherry Tomato Gazpacho
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As September rolls around my mind turns to crisp apples and sweaters, but it’s a little early for that here in Portland, we’ve had some spectacular hot days with more to come. And of course with our tomato plants producing fruit faster than we can eat them, I’ve been searching for all things possible with tomatoes.
Read MoreTomato + Zucchini Galette
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So many tomatoes! Little did I know last June that the three tomato plants I placed in the ground would be so bountiful. I’m not exactly known for a green thumb and at the time I was just hoping they wouldn’t keel over and die. But that didn’t happen.
Read MoreSpicy Corn + Quinoa Salad
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August is nearing an end and I’m holding on to summer for as long as I can. It has been one of the best summers ever. The weather here in Portland is just about as good as it gets, and the yard, brimming with berries all summer, has been a welcoming treat in the new house.
Read MoreBiscuit Sticky Buns
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If you want homemade sticky buns and you want them now, then this is the way to go. And if you have the super easy caramel sauce on hand (which I strongly recommend!) it goes even quicker, you’re about an hour away from these scrumptious buns.
Read MoreSalted Caramel Ice Cream
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I’m amazed at how simple it is to make salted caramel sauce. It cooks up in minutes and tastes just as good, (if not better!) than the fancy jar stuff.
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