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Pumpkin Gingerbread Cake with Sea Salt Caramel Sauce

Here’s a great Fall Dessert that’s a perfect Thanksgiving option. Gingerbread spices fill the house while it bakes and pumpkin makes the...

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Nov 15, 20211 min read

Not that you need to mess with the perfection of a Chocolate Chip Cookie, but if you’re looking for one with a little something extra,...

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Jan 23, 20211 min read

I always save some of summer’s sweetest corn for this dish. I cut it from the cob & store it in the freezer for a taste of summer in the...

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Jan 3, 20211 min read

Roast Brined Turkey with Cornbread, Rye, Sage, Apple & Sausage Stuffing, Sour Cranberry Sauce & all the trimmings. I love Thanksgiving....

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Nov 20, 20203 min read

The flavors in this cookies and ice cream combination come together splendidly. The citrus dominates the cookie and comes through the...

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Sep 22, 20202 min read

In New Mexico, Calabacitas is a common side dish to any meal, typically squash, corn & green chile are combined & sautéed in a skillet...

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Sep 15, 20201 min read

The nutty flavor of Tahini combined with fresh ginger and citrus juices, Tamari, & Dijon mustard make this Chicken dish burst with flavor!...

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Mar 29, 20202 min read

This is my take on Shakshuka using tomatillos instead of tomatoes. It's basically eggs poached in a green tomatillo sauce. This is a ...

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Jan 10, 20201 min read

A delicious Vietnamese sandwich served on a baguette with fresh herbs, sliced peppers and cucumbers and Sriracha Mayo. There's fantastic...

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Jan 10, 20201 min read