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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
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Coconut Turmeric Ramen with Roasted Butternut Squash
This noodle bowl is so satisfying with its silky smooth broth filled with turmeric, ginger, citrus, a hint of peanut and lots of veggies....
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Jan 24, 20211 min read
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Thanksgiving Dinner
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
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Apple & Fig Jam
Apples are in season here & they pair nicely with fresh figs in this simple spread that is delicious as a sweet or savory condiment. In a...
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Oct 1, 20201 min read
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Calabacitas Casserole
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
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Pork Tenderloin with Molé Spice Rub
Served with roast winter squash and a green salad. The spices in Mexican Molé sauce turned into a rub will get your taste buds ready for...
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Sep 10, 20201 min read
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A Tale of Two Tomato Tarts
Nothing compares to vine ripened tomatoes. I absolutely love them!!! Mostly I like to eat perfectly ripe tomatoes by the slice with a...
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Sep 3, 20201 min read
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Peaches & Sweet Corn
It's a labor of love when Summer's bounty is ripe for the picking. This summer I've made 9 quarts of apricot jam. I've peeled two cases...
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Sep 2, 20202 min read
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Lemon Risotto with Mint & Pea Pistou
Top the risotto with crispy pancetta and the flavor palette is complete. Spring has sprung and I am ready for lighter zestier tastes. I...
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Aug 3, 20191 min read
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Asparagus & Caramelized Onion Tart
It's Spring and asparagus is on sale everywhere. What better way to enjoy it than in this savory buttery cheesy tart? I start by...
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Jul 31, 20192 min read
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