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Seasoning Tips

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Balancing Flavors The correct seasonings for any dish will enhance the flavor of the food and not compete or overpower. When I teach cooking classes I find that seasoning and balancing flavors are what most people struggle with. If you’re not careful everything on your plate can taste the same or one flavor is completing… Read More

Cantucci and Einkorn Flour

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Einkorn is an ancient wheat with lower gluten and carbohydrate levels. You can substitute einkorn for ‘modern wheat’ although it’s slightly different to work with. Here are some tips provided by Jovial brand Einkorn flour: The photo in this post is for Einkorn flour cantucci (biscotti) a recipe I learned to make in Italy. Please… Read More

An Easy Breakfast

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This breakfast can be put together in about 2 minutes- makes morning a breeze! Oats and Chai Breakfast For one serving, place in a Mason jar or bowl: 2 tablespoons chia seeds 1 tablespoon old fashioned oats 10 raw walnuts, or other nuts, lightly chopped 1 tablespoon pumpkin seeds, chopped 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 teaspoon… Read More

Herbed Nuts

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Who doesn’t like nuts, especially roasted and herbed nuts? Try them as snacks/appetizers at your holiday party, or perhaps just for a Thursday night! Here is one of my favorite recipes. Herbed and Spiced Roasted Nuts Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line cookie sheet with parchment paper. 3 cups raw nuts-1 cup pecans, (1… Read More

Cranberry Salad Dressing

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I had fun creating this latest concoction! Cranberry Salad Dressing 1/2 cranberries 1/4 cup raspberry vinegar 1/2 teaspoon orange extract 1/4 teaspoon sea salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1/2 cup olive oil Saute the cranberries in 3 tablespoons of water, until they are slightly soft. Let cool, then place in a blender or food processor.… Read More