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chocolate pistachio salami

March 28, 2010

While many desserts take effort (all worth it, of course, for birthdays and holidays), this one takes the cake for its simplicity. I was inspired by Food52’s theme of the week looking for Italian Grandma desserts and this dolce salami came to mind with my sweet pantry leftovers of chocolate and pistachios.

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beet chips, one year anniversary, and cookbook giveaway!

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I can’t believe it’s been one whole year since I started this blog. A few new plug-ins, a new print feature, which I hope you’ve taken advantage of, and some small design changes make it seem like I’ve barely just begun.
I’m continually inspired and impressed by other food bloggers and it’s exhilarating to be part [...]

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lebanese hummus

May 19, 2009

As the weather finally warms up in New York City, my hankering for salads and easy dishes is revving up. Hummus is one of Olive’s comfort foods, which I’ve been allowed to make now that I know exactly how it’s supposed to taste. If you eat hummus on a regular basis, you’ll know that there [...]

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honey ancho chili almonds

February 16, 2009

The original recipe, from the book, Gulf Coast Kitchens, calls for pecans, but I found that the almonds work a bit better for a more authentic Spanish flavor, especially when paired with a Manchego cheese and Rainwater Madeira wine. Knowing the basics of making this really opens up a world of possibilities for different flavor combinations. Unless you have nut allergies, you can make flavored spiced nuts a regular staple at your parties.

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