Pecan Pie Cookies

Pecan pie is delicious, no matter how you may be inclined to pronounce it. But eating an entire pecan pie is usually frowned upon, you have to take one slice and hope no one notices that you cut your slice to be 4x bigger than everyone else's. Cookies, however, are an easy food to hide in your...

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Chocolate Bark w/Peanuts and Bacon

This is my very first year baking cookies on my own, with the plan to hand them out to people I care about. Unless, of course, they turn out horrible, in which case I will eat them all myself (tis the season!).  Though I am making a variety of cookies (watch for them, they will be coming...

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Pumpkin Cheesecake Dip

I could just sit and eat this with a spoon, no sharing required.  Tis the season for entertaining! Dinner parties, holiday parties, Christmas Eve, Christmas...etc. Chances are, this time of the year, you're either hosting or attending one of these get togethers. This dessert dip is always...

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Quick Tip: Pumpkin Puree

It's fall, which means it is pumpkin season. Before you reach for the canned stuff, buy a pumpkin and make this. It's quick, easy, keeps for a good while and you know exactly what goes into it!  Now, quite frankly, this is not a recipe, this is a technique (as most of my Tips are). There...

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Apple Cider Sangria

I have a friend who, in high school, ate an apple at lunch every single day. Both of her parents are doctors so it seems she, single handedly, busted the "apple a day" myth. I have a feeling she would have enjoyed her daily apple more if it were soaked in sangria. It is almost Thanksgiving, which...

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Chickpea and Feta Salad w/ Grape Tomatoes

I am consistently looking for a healthy option for lunch, but I'm a carnivore at heart, so when I even think of going the vegetarian route, it must be substantial, as well as tasty. Aside from the fact that this salad is hearty, it also works perfectly as a next day lunch for work or school....

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Cucumber Basil Fizzy (with Rum)

This little concoction is one of the most refreshing that I have ever tasted. It's also ridiculously simple to make and can be made without the alcohol, making it perfect for kids as well. As with most of my recipes, this one is also customizable depending on what you have on hand. I used...

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Shrimp Lettuce Wraps

I don't know what kind of person I have become to say that I crave Lettuce Wraps, but I absolutely do and these are just fantastic to satisfy that craving. These wraps are tasty, easy and quick to make, and pretty much as healthy as it gets. There are many options to customize these lettuce wraps...

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Pear and Prosciutto Bites w/ Gorgonzola

With fall quickly approaching, some of my favorite flavors are coming back into season, such as pears and arugula. Prosciutto, on the other hand, is always in season at my house. You know that moment where you have random ingredients in your fridge and need to find a way to effectively...

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Strawberry Basil Mojito

With Labor Day weekend behind us, the end of summer is quickly approaching and there are only a few more hot and humid nights left before sweater and pumpkin spice season begins. This cocktail is my last ditch effort to enjoy the hot summer days before I wrap up in layers and hibernate until...

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Quick Tip: Simple Syrup

Simple syrup is mostly used for cocktails and to sweeten tea, it's incredibly simple to make and lasts approximately a month in the fridge. Below are the steps to create this concoction and perfect your next drink. Simple Syrup is a ratio recipe, 1:1, meaning the amounts of each ingredient depend...

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