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Membrillo (Sweet Quince Paste)

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Popular throughout many countries, membrillo (aka, quince paste or quince cheese) is incredibly versatile and one of the most delicious confections you've ever tasted!The quince fruit has been prized since ancient times and up until around the early 19th century was … Continue reading →

Chocolate Marzipan Truffles

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Making your own marzipan from scratch couldn't be simpler.  And then all that's left to do is dip them in chocolate and you have the most delicious chocolate marzipan truffles ever!Chocolate covered marzipan is practically a staple confection in Germany, especially … Continue reading →

BEST German Curry Ketchup for Currywurst

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There's a reason over 800 million Currywursts are consumed each year in Germany - they're deeeelicious and have been a German institution since 1949!  Learn how to make the BEST authentic curry ketchup and traditional German Currywurst!In the words of Berlin's … Continue reading →

Blue Cheese Whole Grain Crackers

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With the nutty, caramelized flavor of whole grains and zesty blue cheese, these crispy homemade crackers are simply delicious!Here is something really tasty you can serve at your next get-together.  These crackers are incredibly easy to make and taste absolutely … Continue reading →

Neiman Marcus Dip (Almond Bacon Cheese Spread)

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This dip also goes by the name “Million Dollar Dip” because that’s how many people feel about it.  And we couldn’t agree more!I was craving a savory, cheesy snack the other day.  I opened the fridge and noticed some bacon along with a block of cheddar and a wedge of … Continue reading →

French Pork Rillettes (Rillettes de Porc)

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I'm always amused by dishes now considered gourmet and upscale that were in years past ridiculed as peasant food.  Foods like lobster, oysters, foie gras, and famous dishes like coq au vin and boeuf bourgignon used to be the food of the poor - now they're only served in the … Continue reading →

Toasted Hazelnut & Date Spread

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I've partnered with New Seasons Market to bring you this post.Any time we're invited to someone's house for dinner or something casual like a game night with snacks, I always like to bring along a little something as a thank you.  Depending on how much time I have it can … Continue reading →

Peach Bacon Jam

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Is that making you drool?  Because it's making me drool.  And I've already had it several times.  So I can fully vouch for the following:Chomping down on some crispy-chewy bread spread thickly with this Peach Bacon Jam is pure heaven!I've been wanting to make some … Continue reading →

Best Homemade Giardiniera (Hot or Mild)

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Giardiniera, pronounced "jar-din-air-ah", is one condiment you don't want to be without.  And once you've tried it you'll understand why.Originating in Italy, these pickled vegetables were introduced to Chicago in the late 19th century by Italian immigrants and took … Continue reading →

Dill Pickled Green Beans (Dilly Beans)

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If you've never tried Dilly Beans you don't know what you've been missing!  These have been a beloved classic for generations.They're perfect for snacking and the delightfully crunchy texture of dill pickled green beans also provides the perfect contrast and pairing for … Continue reading →

Chocolate Nut Banana Protein Smoothie

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Thank you to Silk for sponsoring this post!Protein is vital.  And it's especially important to get an adequate amount of it for breakfast.I was reading a recent article from The Atlantic wherein they were taking a look at the latest research findings on protein … Continue reading →

BEST Gluten Free Cinnamon Sugar Donuts

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Doughnuts in one form or the other have been around for eons; so long in fact that according to the Smithsonian archaeologists have dug of fossilized pieces of doughtnuts dating back to prehistoric Native American settlements.  But "proper" doughnuts are believed to have … Continue reading →

How To Make Candied Orange and Lemon Peel

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Thank you to New Seasons Market for sponsoring this post!January celebrates the ushering in of citrus season!  I always get excited to see the fresh crops pour into the produce section of my local grocery stores and roadside fruit stands.  I LOVE practically anything … Continue reading →

How To Create a Cheese & Charcuterie Board

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Thank you to New Seasons Market for sponsoring this post!I can't think of anything classier than a cheese & charcuterie board for entertaining or to enjoy for a couple's night in.  Todd and I have a tradition where a few evenings a month, after the kids are in bed … Continue reading →

Spanish Deviled Eggs

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Thank you to Lindsay® for sponsoring this post!Spaniards are masters of appetizers, which they call “tapas.”  For them it's an art form and every restaurant and bar features its own carefully crafted selection of tapas.   In Spain when you go out for dinner it's … Continue reading →

Black Olive & Fig Tapenade with Roquefort

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A special thank you to Lindsay® for sponsoring this post. Today's dish features one of the most influential foods in the world's history - olives - and takes us to the Provence region of southern France.  Olives were first introduced to Marseilles by the Phoenicians 2500 … Continue reading →

How To Make Fruit Leather

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Making a wholesome, no added sugar treat for yourself and your family couldn't be easier!Too many food items you find in the store are full of ingredients that belong in a toxic waste depository rather than in a food item that's consumed by kids or grownups.  Fruit … Continue reading →

Pickled Turnips

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Pickling is a method of preservation that dates back to Neolithic times around 7000 BC.  During this anaerobic fermentation process strange and wonderful things happen that transform the original product into something quite different.  And very healthy with all those … Continue reading →

Roasted Pumpkin Hummus

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Thank you to Food Should Taste Good for sponsoring this post!This hummus simply ROCKS!I didn't get to eat as much of it as I would have liked, but I did try enough to know it's delicious.  Here's what happened:Yesterday I prepared a healthy lunch for my 3 and … Continue reading →

White Bean & Sun-dried Tomato Pesto Dip

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I looooove a good dip.  Growing up I always had my staple favorites:  French onion, sour cream & onion, a variety of cheese dips, and bean dip.  In recent years I've really enjoyed experimenting with a variety of flavors and mediums.  Here is one we really enjoyed and … Continue reading →

10-Minute Margherita Flatbread Pizzas

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Thank you to La Brea Bakery for sponsoring this post!Pizza is pure bliss, don't you think?  There's just something about that crispy-chewy bread crust topped with sauce, oozing cheese and any variety of toppings that speaks universal comfort.I enjoy all kinds of … Continue reading →

Whole Grain Almond Fruit Bars

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Thank you to the J.M. Smucker Company for sponsoring this post!Last week I posted the recipe for my Lemon Millet Fig Cake with Walnuts and Candied Ginger and mentioned that I was planning on making some fruit bars next.  I like homemade fruit bars and wanted to … Continue reading →

Peter Piper’s Pickled Peppers

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  Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers. A peck of pickled peppers Peter Piper picked. If Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers, Where's the peck of pickled peppers that Peter Piper picked?  (*scratching my head*)  Have you ever stopped to really think … Continue reading →

Mega Healthy Triple Chocolate Cupcakes

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Thank you to Silk for sponsoring this post!Health-conscious parents, the ultimate sweet deception has arrived.You already know from previous posts that I regularly deceive my children.  Yes, yes, I know.  But it's all out of love.  I love my family more than … Continue reading →

How To Make Crystallized (Candied) Ginger

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Have you ever come across a recipe calling for crystallized ginger but passed because you didn't have any, couldn't find any in the store, or just didn't want to bother trying to find it?  Or have you thought about making it yourself but weren't sure how or figured it would … Continue reading →

Goat Cheese, Spinach and Bacon Wontons

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If you don't like goat cheese, no problem - use cream cheese instead.  Either way, these crispy bundles of goodness are simply irresistible!They are dangerous though, I have to warn you.  These are one of those foods that are hard to stop eating.  You pop one in your … Continue reading →

Havarti Dill Corn Cakes

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Thank you to Castello for sponsoring this post!If you enjoy traditional cornbread or corn cakes these are a "must try."  The combination of a high class European cheese with all the goodness of down-to-earth, traditional home-style Southern cooking makes these Havarti … Continue reading →

BEST Easy Homemade Greek (or Regular) Yogurt

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How long does it take you to pour a gallon of milk into a slow cooker?  That's how much prep time is involved in making this gloriously thick, rich, creamy Easy Homemade Greek Yogurt!Set aside everything you've been taught about the evils of full-fat dairy.  It simply … Continue reading →

Gourmet Marinated Olives

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Thank you to Lindsay for sponsoring this post!A special thanks to Lindsay Olives for sponsoring this post!These homemade marinated olives are a real show-stopper.  Plump, juicy, and packed full of flavor, they're perfect for entertaining, snacking,  including at the … Continue reading →

Homemade Bread & Butter Pickles

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Have you been noticing the sales on cucumbers lately?  Well gather up the cukes and make yourself enough Bread and Butter Pickles to last you until next season!  They're super easy to make, you'll be delighted with the results, and you'll experience that wonderful feeling of … Continue reading →

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