There are certain ingredients I underutilize in my kitchen, and sesame seeds are one of them! I usually think of them reserved for hamburger buns, but these little guys pack big benefits & flavor, despite their tiny size. I’ve wanted to work seeds into my cooking lately, when it dawned on me, one of my favorite…
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Spring is in the air! Okay, not technically, but it feels that way looking at the bright bouquet of daffodils on my counter. I love springtime and the gifts it brings: sunnier days, seasonal farmer’s market produce, daylight savings time, and the most impressive of them all -mini Cadbury eggs & jelly beans; I cannot…
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It’s that time when the new year commences, in which I try to implement some healthier cooking & eating habits. You know, your standard, eat-more-green-vegetables-and-less-mac-&-cheese resolutions. Though, some of my healthy plans will need to be put on hold temporarily, due to pressing circumstances… NFL… Football…. Playoffs. Oh yes, it’s serious football viewing time, and…
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…this weekend for a wonderful holiday spent with family & close friends! In fact, I got the chance to make & enjoy Turkey Day twice this week, score! One 19 pound bird & a second large turkey breast later, and I’m currently in post-holiday-coma bliss. Growing up, Thanksgiving was the cooking extravaganza of the year and…
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Pastry, mushrooms, cream cheese…and these are a few of my favorite things! When you get them together in crescent dough, you have an easy, pre-dinner appetizer, perfect for a holiday gathering. I started making these little guys many years ago, and as soon as I’d take them out of the oven, it seemed like they…
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