Millet Spring Roll Salad

Ahhh... the fresh, herbaceous flavors of a spring roll in a crisp salad with the hearty addition of a whole grain. There are certain amazing flavor combination...

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Black Bean Avocado Waffle Fry Bites

This post is sponsored by Alexia Foods though all opinions are my own. We are still working on smoothing out the kinks in our ‘back to school' routine. I...

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Oatmeal Pumpkin Muffins with Chocolate Chips

This is my attempt at "healthier" pumpkin muffins. Don't roll your eyes, dark chocolate is good for you! I've already seen Halloween costumes in stores so it's...

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Shrimp & Fresh Sweet Corn Grits with Basil

I've bitten into a number of perfectly sweet, bursting kernels of corn over the past weeks as the season crescendos toward its height. During this time of year,...

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Vanilla Chia Pudding

Have you jumped on the chia bandwagon yet? Chia pudding has become one of my go-to snacks. I make a batch at the beginning of the week and leave it in the frid...

Breads & BreakfastVegetarian2 Comments

Quick Coconut Red Curry Seafood Chowder

It's ALMOST too hot for soup. But until it is, we are going to keep ladling. Over the winter, we started making soup almost every week. We doubled recipes and...

Soups1 Comment

The Best Chocolate Cream Cheese Cupcakes

Now and then, I settle on a recipe that I feel needs no improvement. This one is joining that privileged club. It was thanks to an unexpected snow day this win...

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Swedish Dream Cookies – Drommar

Ever heard of baker's ammonia? Or perhaps you know it by ammonium carbonate, Hartshorn, hjorthornssalt or  sal volatile? It's an old ingredient, new to my kit...

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White Beans with Artichoke Hearts, Rosemary & Lemon

Two cans, a little chop, a touch of zest, a drizzle and a sprinkle. That's all it takes to create a healthy, easy lunch. For those of us with kids, we are well...

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Cooking with Thick Cut Bacon

A little slab of bacon on hand = a whole lot of flavor waiting to be unleashed in new places. I bought this little piece of uncut bacon the other day. I had ...

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Air Popped Corn in the Microwave (with ONLY a paper bag)

This past spring I visited Green City Market in Chicago where a farmer introduced me to dry cobs of corn. He explained how I could put them in a paper bag and p...

Appetizers & Snacks5 Comments

Quick BBQ Chicken Tortilla “Pizza”

Simply, easy, and one I want to remember. This goes in the "quick and easy" category. I won't oversell this recipe as anything overly special or interesting. ...

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