Cinnamon pecan pumpkin butter - a cross between a nut and fruit butter, with creamy texture and rich flavors of pecans and maple syrup, reminiscent of a pumpkin pie filling. I first made this cinnamon-spiced pecan pumpkin butter a couple of years ago, when I paired it with my flourless pumpkin bread, and whenever I have some left over pumpkin ...
Coffee coconut fudgsicles
Coffee coconut fudgsicles - creamy, cold and totally indulgent, these frozen treats will cool you off and give you a boost on a hot afternoon! In light of what's going on in Texas and Louisiana, I feel my light chit-chat about fudgsicles may seem totally inappropriate, and so out of respect I'll keep it short. I hope this nightmare is ...
Burrata with figs, honey and salted walnuts
Burrata with figs, honey and salted walnuts - a fabulous appetizer of sweet fresh figs, served atop luscious, creamy burrata cheese, drizzled with honey, and topped with salted, toasted walnuts for contrast. A quick post today - not exactly a recipe, rather an idea for a fabulous appetizer, you can make these days, while figs are at their ...
Eggplant hummus wraps with smoky tomato confit
Eggplant hummus wraps with smoky tomato confit - loaded with creamy hummus, roasted smoky tomatoes, and chopped kalamata olives, these wraps taste amazing, and are the perfect summer meal or appetizer. This is such a wonderful summer dish, that can be served either as appetizer, or light supper. The eggplants when done right, are one of ...
Beet-pickled curry deviled eggs
Beet-pickled curry deviled eggs - pickled in beet marinade for a gorgeous magenta color, then stuffed with a delicious curry filling, they make a spectacular appetizer, and a great way to utilize those leftover Easter eggs. What do you do with all these leftover Easter eggs? Probably the most obvious thing that comes to mind is deviled eggs, ...
Savory sunflower seed bars
Savory sunflower seed bars - these crunchy, salty, seedy bars are totally addicting, and the perfect sugar-free snack to take on a hike, or send to school with your kids! Hello my friends, I'm back from my short vacation, one week gone way too quickly, still not fully unpacked, still dreaming of the warm, blissful sun, the cold drinks ...