A fancy breakfast-at-home doesn't have to be difficult or expensive. This Cinnamon French Toast with Apple Compote and Maple Chantilly Cream is one of my favorite breakfasts to make for special occasions, like Christmas morning or Valentine's Day. These are all ingredients we have on hand in our kitchen on any given day, and it … Continue reading Apple Cinnamon French Toast
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Keeping Sliced Fruit From Browning
It's true that we eat with our eyes first. So it can be problematic when cut fruits begin to oxidize and turn brown, looking rather unappetizing. Eating oxidized fruit isn't unsafe, but it can alter taste and texture. So how does a skilled home cook keep it from happening? In short, we need to create … Continue reading Keeping Sliced Fruit From Browning
Three Citrus Masghati with Raspberry Puree
One of my favorite in-season winter ingredients is citrus. When I saw this gorgeous Persian dessert in Naz Deravian's cookbook Bottom of the Pot, I knew I wanted to try it! It is as tasty as it is beautiful, but I was surprised to discover it's incredibly easy to make, as well. Deravian's recipe calls … Continue reading Three Citrus Masghati with Raspberry Puree
Super Easy Slow-Cooker Applesauce
One of the quintessential recipes to make and stock up on in the fall is homemade applesauce. It is also one of those recipes you don't realize the ease of until you try it, and when you toss it all in the slow cooker, it gets even easier! The most time-consuming part is preparing the … Continue reading Super Easy Slow-Cooker Applesauce
Pear, Bacon, Roquefort, and Pecan Salad
This is my favorite salad to serve in the fall! Celebrating delicious in-season pears, this salad works just as well as a light addition to your holiday meals as it does alongside a simple roast chicken on a busy weeknight. In fact, toss in some shredded roast chicken for additional protein to make it a … Continue reading Pear, Bacon, Roquefort, and Pecan Salad
Low-Sugar Blueberry Syrup
It's mid-July, which means it's blueberry season in our neck of the woods! Picking blueberries at a local farm is one of our favorite summer traditions, and it's budget friendly. We always end up with a plethora of berries to use in the kitchen. (Psst! Did you know they freeze beautifully to use throughout the … Continue reading Low-Sugar Blueberry Syrup
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