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Assorted Other Goodies

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How to Cook Spaghetti Squash

October 12, 2019 By valentina 8 Comments

forkfull of spaghetti squash

Knowing how to cook Spaghetti squash is important because it's quite daunting if you've never done it. You won't believe how easy it is with this … [Read more...]

Filed Under: How To (Cooking Techniques), Assorted Other Goodies Tagged With: gluten-free, winter squash, Spiralizer, spaghetti squash, how to cook a spaghetti squash

How to Roast Butternut Squash

September 30, 2019 By valentina 38 Comments

spoonful of butternut squash

This photo guide takes you through how to roast butternut squash -- and you'll see how incredibly easy it is! Then you can use it in dozens of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: How To (Cooking Techniques), Assorted Other Goodies Tagged With: butternut squash, pumpkin, how to roast a squash, winter squash, squash seeds

How to Juice and Use Passion Fruit (Chinola)

September 8, 2019 By valentina 55 Comments

How to Cut, Eat, and Juice Passion Fruit: A Photographic Guide

Also called Chinola juice, Passion fruit juice is incredibly delicious. It's quite tart and subtly sweet, and used in desserts, it's absolutely dreamy! It's … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Assorted Other Goodies, How To (Cooking Techniques) Tagged With: tropical fruits, exotic fruits, passion fruit, juicing

Kitchen Tools I Couldn’t Live Without

February 23, 2019 By valentina 38 Comments

10 essential cooking tools, numbered and on a burlap cloth

These are the 10 Kitchen Tools I Couldn't Live Without. I use most of these on a daily basis and can't imagine cooking without them! These are not gadgets … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Assorted Other Goodies Tagged With: cookies, chocolate, roasting, grilling, steak, kitchen equipment zesting, baking, meatballs, burgers, breads, kitchen tools

Chinese New Year Menu Ideas

January 26, 2019 By valentina 27 Comments

photo grid of 4 photos of Chinese dishes for Chinese New Year

I'm presenting a handful delicious dishes for Chinese New Year Menu Ideas. The 2021 Chinese New Year begins on February 12th! Chinese New Year Beginning … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Assorted Other Goodies Tagged With: dumplings, lychee, Mahi Mahi, chinese new year, fried rice, Lunar New Year, Year of the pig, longevity noodles

Show-Stopping Thanksgiving Appetizers

November 12, 2018 By valentina 20 Comments

Pear and Gorgonzola Salad held in an fanned enjoya pepper bowl

This collection of show-stopping Thanksgiving appetizers and hors d' oeuvres has something for everyone at the feast. From a salad held in a beautiful … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Holidays, Assorted Other Goodies, Thanksgiving Tagged With: persimmons, bacon, pears, hors d'oeuvres, figs, appetizers, sweet potatoes, Thanksgiving, Enjoya Peppers, Caprese, brie

Summer Dinner Party Menu

June 23, 2018 By valentina 11 Comments

4 photo grid of strawberry caprese, watermelon salad, turkey burger and ice cream pie.

I'm telling you, this Summer Dinner Party Menu will totally wow your guests and make you a culinary star! Each course is better than the last, and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Assorted Other Goodies, Spring & Summer Favorites Tagged With: mud pies, ice-cream, watermelon, strawberries, Caprese, turkey burgers, summer menu, chopped salad, summertime menu

Striped Enjoya Pepper Recipes

May 16, 2018 By valentina 9 Comments

One whole, Wrapped Pork Tenderloin with Salami and Provolone, tied with butcher's twine, like a regular roast.

Striped Enjoya Pepper recipes are stunning and delicious! They're roasted with fish, layered in caprese, and are the perfect crunch when used as "bread" in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Product & Book Reviews, Assorted Other Goodies Tagged With: Enjoya Peppers, hors d'oeuvres, lasagna, roasted peppers, asparagus, spring recipes, Thanksgiving side dishes, pork roast, peppers from holland, Trader Joe's Markets

My Mom’s Meyer Lemonade Recipe

May 11, 2018 By valentina 27 Comments

My Mom’s Meyer Lemonade Recipe in a Mason jar with a few lemons next to it on wooden table

My Mom's Meyer Lemonade is easy-to-make, full of flavor and has the perfect balance of ingredients. It's refreshing, sweet, tangy and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Spring & Summer Favorites, Assorted Other Goodies Tagged With: meyer lemons, lemonade, meryerlemonaderecipe, Mother's Day, lemon drinks, lemons

Caramelized Apple Brie Melt Recipe

November 29, 2017 By valentina 18 Comments

white patterned plate with bread, melting brie cheese, apple slices and sprig of thym, with text with recipe title

Oh my goodness, this Caramelized Apple Brie appetizer recipe is so dreamy! Packed with fresh flavors and comforting textures, you won’t be able to get … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Fall & Winter Favorites, Appetizers, Hors d'Oeuvres & Snacks, Gluten-Free, Savory, Holidays, Vegetarian, Comforting Savory Recipes, Assorted Other Goodies, Thanksgiving Tagged With: snacks, dinner, apples, thyme, hors d'oeuvres, caramelized onions, lunch, appetizers, open faced sandwich, brie, cheese melt, sandwiches

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