I’ve been on a mission to find a good balance between my carb-heavy diet and Hubby’s protein-heavy needs. The middle ground appears to be fish and poultry, which I can eat lots of without the negative… effects… that I get when I eat large portions of red meat. Fortunately, seafood is something I grew up
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I love ginger, and I love cookies, but one of the banes of my baking existence for years has been gingerbread. I’ve never had much luck making the buildable kind, and when I do, I’m never satisfied with the texture. This year, after trying some soft ginger cookies, I was inspired to give it another
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I needed a little break from the pumpkin mayhem, so this week’s post is still orange, still spicy, but otherwise deviating from the current standard. Anyone who’s had actual Indian food knows that American versions and spinoffs don’t come anywhere near the celebration of flavor and spice that is actual Indian food. Proper Indian cooking
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Continuing on the trend of pumpkin treats, here are some super easy pumpkin cupcakes that are the perfect snack or on the go breakfast. Ingredients3/4 cup Flour3/4 cup Pumpkin puree (NOT pie filling)1/3 cup Brown sugar1/4 cup Heavy cream (or almond milk)1 Egg1/2 tsp Vanilla1 tsp Pumpkin pie spice1/4 tsp Baking powder1/4 tsp Baking sodaPinch
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Unlike most things pumpkin spice you’ll find this time of year, this oatmeal is actually made with pumpkin and spices. It’s a healthy and wholesome breakfast that’s packed with fiber, vitamins, and flavor to keep you full all morning long! Did you know that oatmeal can help regulate your cholesterol when eaten regularly? It can
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IT’S PUMPKIN SPICE SEASON, YA’LL!!! *cough*Right, anyway, it is, in fact, that time of year again, and while I’m actually not a huge fan of pumpkin spice stuff, I do like pumpkin pie and pumpkin oatmeal and other stuff with actual pumpkin in it. Pumpkin pie spices are quite nice, and as much as I
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If you’re a fan of mingling sweet and savory, this is the dinner for you. It’s a pressure cooker dish, but be forewarned, it is not a quick dinner. It takes a little over an hour to prepare, but it is worth every minute. For once, I didn’t take advantage of an opportunity to make
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As I mentioned a few weeks ago, I have a lot of currants. Possibly too many. I’ve been at a loss for what to do with them, but I decided to get adventurous and figure out how to best bake them while fresh (I’ve got recipes for dried ones, like my Rosewater Currant Cakes but
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If you’re a fan of toast or PB&J sandwiches and you’ve never had apple butter before, you’re missing out! It’s like super-concentrated, creamy applesauce. It’s sweet, full of spices, and perfect on toast, rolls, or vanilla ice cream. It’s been a favorite spread of mine since I was a kid, and the best way to
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Normally, I either make applesauce in a pot on the stovetop or in my crockpot. This time, my slow cooker was busy making apple butter (that recipe is coming later this month), so I decided to give this approach a go. Now that I’ve given it a try, it’s going to take a lot of
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