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Bacon, Mushroom and Chard Puff Pastry Quiche

Bacon, Mushroom and Chard Puff Pastry Quiche Store-bought puff pastry makes for a great shortcut quiche. Just add your favorite veggies, meat and cheese. We can all agree that this isn't the prettiest quiche any of us has ever seen. Look at that uneven crust. It's flaky, I admit, but it ... Read More

Prosciutto-Wrapped Asparagus

Prosciutto-Wrapped Asparagus An old school appetizer--savory, cheesy--garnering new appreciation for its simplicity and wow factor despite how easy it is to make. I've been going back and forth on a menu for a holiday dinner party. So far, the appetizer list is running much longer than my ... Read More

Snowball Cookies (Mexican Wedding Cookies; Russian Tea Cakes)

Snowball Cookies (Mexican Wedding Cookies; Russian Tea Cakes) With just the right balance of buttery, nutty flavor and a delightfully crumbly texture, snowball cookies might just be my favorite holiday cookie. I have only a handful of cookie recipes in my baking repertoire, main reason ... Read More

Tea Cakes with Pineapple

Tea Cakes with Pineapple These little petit fours or tea cakes with an almond base are delightful little bites with a pineapple surprise inside. (Note: I've shared a short video of these tea cakes on my Instagram account.) Yesterday marked the return of an annual food blogger cookie ... Read More

Carbonara-Style Nduja Pasta

Carbonara-Style Nduja Pasta A Calabrian spin on a Roman classic using nduja, a spicy, spreadable salami from Calabria. Spicy, creamy and satisfying! (Note: A short video of this recipe is available on my Instagram page.) I remember first spotting nduja (n-duya) as a special ingredient at ... Read More

Pumpkin-Shaped Sourdough Loaf

Pumpkin-Shaped Sourdough Loaf For a fun twist on a classic sourdough loaf, shape it into a pumpkin. It's very easy! (Note: a short how-to video for this post is available in my Instagram page.) Before this year's Thanksgiving is officially over and while the scent and taste of today's ... Read More

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