Cheers, it’s Monday. The start of a new week. I, for one, am hoping for a better week than last. I started the week with a bad migraine, which put me out for about two days. Then, a couple days later my nose became completely stuffed after going for a run on a windy day. Minor things, but enough to put you in a slightly sour mood. I started this week off with some baking. These Feta Scones with Dill and Chives are the best way to start a Monday morning!
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I often will stock up on random baking ingredients with the intent of creating recipes with said items. In this case, I had a can of sweetened condensed milk and some shredded coconut begging to be used. Granted that I had a couple semi-sweet chocolate baking bars, my mind was set on brownies. Say hello to Almond Joy Brownies.
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I took a couple days off from blogging and social media, and of course the following two days I ended up stuck on the couch with a migraine. So, here we are about 12 days later finally with a new recipe. I had purchased some jicama “tortillas” from the grocery store wanting to create some sort of recipe with them. It was my first time trying this product, so my first attempt was not what I wanted. After trying these, I realized they would go great with Asian flavors; thus, these Thai Inspired Jicama Tacos were born.
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Independence Day is upon us. While I don’t plan on doing too much that day, I do plan on eating some delicious American fare. I bought some beef franks today, to go alongside homemade potato salad, and perhaps a green salad too. As far as desserts go, I always think ice cream, berries, and s’mores when I think of Independence Day. While we don’t have a fireplace, fire pit, or gas stove, we do have an oven. So, I decided to transform the s’more. Hello, S’mores Cookie Bars.
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One thing I am truly thankful for is California produce. I absolutely love using all the fresh vegetables and fruits in recipes both sweet and savory. I had some naan in the freezer that I wanted to use up, in addition to half of a cucumber (after making some of my cucumber bites.) I knew these two items would go hand-in-hand, so I looked in to the fridge to see what else I had to use up; thus, these Hummus Naan Pizzas with Cucumber and Olives were born.
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Of course, the year with the most weekend holidays (and Cinco de Mayo on a Tuesday) is 2020. Though holiday festivities will be limited this weekend, and should be limited, I am still looking forward to the 4th of July. We plan on laying low at home and enjoying some delicious, American eats like hot dogs and potato salad. While this summer has been a weird one so far, I am feeling grateful for the sunshine and delicious eats like this Tomato Ricotta Tart with Arugula.
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It’s almost the weekend once again. March felt like an eternity, but ever since then I feel like each week is flying by. Next week is July, which is just unreal. This summer is already going by way too quickly. Though this summer is not a normal one, I am still hoping to do some fun summer activities, like an outdoor picnic. These Strawberry Crumb Bars would be the perfect dessert to enjoy on a safe, social distanced picnic outdoors.
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Summer is in full swing now, and while there isn’t much we can do this year I am still enjoying it. We do go for afternoon walks in the sunshine and there is just a slightly different energy in the air. Like most I love fresh, vibrant foods in the warmer months. So, these cucumber bites are a perfect thing to snack on. They are gluten-free and ideal for enjoying on the patio.
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Though I still cannot believe it, today is the first day of summer. At times I feel like my brain is still stuck in March and springtime, when life slowed, but I am excited for these sunny days. Crazy how June is almost through, but I’ve been trying to enjoy it as much as possible. One thing I always look forward to is summertime produce. We had a large quantity of fresh berries in the fridge to eat up, and since raspberries tend to spoil quickly I wanted to bake something using this delicious in season fruit. Raspberries are best in June and July, which makes it the perfect time to make these Almond Raspberry Scones.
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Happy Thursday! Today is the day after my birthday, which means I am tired from all the delicious eats I had yesterday. In any case, I wanted to make sure to post a delicious, simple recipe here as Father’s Day is around the corner. This Smoky Maple Butter is perfect for your Father’s Day barbecue. It is the perfect accompaniment to pork or chicken. And, would make a delicious addition to a hot, baked sweet potato.
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