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The Cold Buster Concentrate
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Jan 5, 2015

The Cold Buster Concentrate

Super Cold-Buster! This anti-inflammatory beverage is soothing when you have a cold or flu. The recipe makes a concentrate that you can mix with hot water. I find this much more convenient than brewing up a fresh batch every time I need a cup.

Makes 4-6 servings
Carey Nershi's Angostura Sugar Cubes for Champagne Cocktails
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Dec 30, 2014

Carey Nershi's Angostura Sugar Cubes for Champagne Cocktails

For this sugar cubes for champagne recipe, mix in cinnamon or maple or bourbon for a brunch with big pots of coffee. Make vanilla or almond cubes for hot cocoa.

Makes about a pint jar's worth of sugar cubes for many Champagne cocktails
Carrot Salad with Feta + Nigella Seeds
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Dec 26, 2014

Carrot Salad with Feta + Nigella Seeds

This gorgeous middle-eastern inspired carrot salad is an impressive way to use up that half-bag of carrots languishing in the vegetable drawer.

Serves 2-4
Kale, Celery, + Fennel Salad
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Dec 26, 2014

Kale, Celery, + Fennel Salad

This wintry kale salad straddles the line between salad and slaw, and does so with finesse. It's hearty, bright, and can even hold its own in the fridge overnight. If I'm in the mood for heat (which is pretty much always) I like to serve with big pinches of red pepper flakes. Visit on my blog at: http://www.hungryinlove.com/blog/2014/11/18/kale-celery-fennel-salad

Serves 4
Rabbdi (Indian Milk Pudding)
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Dec 26, 2014

Rabbdi (Indian Milk Pudding)

It can be difficult to find Indian desserts with milk, but this rabbdi recipe (Indian milk pudding) is a classic Indian treat served on chilly winter evenings.

Serves 6-7
Almonds chocolate barks, a.k.a. Turrón
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Dec 22, 2014

Almonds chocolate barks, a.k.a. Turrón

Guilty-free chocolate bark made from cocoa butter, chopped almonds, organic dark chocolate and chia seeds. A healthy version of the traditional Spanish sweet for Christmas.

Makes 1
Grandpa Mutschler's Garlic Sausage and Onions
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Dec 17, 2014

Grandpa Mutschler's Garlic Sausage and Onions

VERY German...my grampa and his brothers were all sent to the US by their dad to stay with an aunt who lived in the US when the clouds of WW1 were gathering....his sisters stayed in Germany, so I know I have a lot of family there I have never met. William Mutschler was a brewer at the Atlas Prager brewery until he retired. And this is one of my favorite snacks I grew up with. Not exactly for everyone...unless you love vinegar and pickled stuff...

Makes as much as you want, just multiply the quantities
Flourless Chocolate-Hazelnut Mini Bundt Cakes
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Dec 15, 2014

Flourless Chocolate-Hazelnut Mini Bundt Cakes

These flourless chocolate-hazelnut mini bundt cakes are even moister, fluffier and lighter than you could have imagined. They're also gluten-free and dairy free.

Makes 18
White Chocolate Bark with Peanuts and Cinnamon Red Hots
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Dec 9, 2014

White Chocolate Bark with Peanuts and Cinnamon Red Hots

The bright red cinnamon candies contrast beautifully against the white chocolate in this chunky bark. If you're not a fan of peppermint, like me, then this bark is the perfect red-and-white holiday treat for you and your loved ones!

Makes 1 9-by-12 1/2-inch sheet
Whiskey Caramel Sauce
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Dec 5, 2014

Whiskey Caramel Sauce

A simple 5-ingredient caramel sauce recipe made boozy with a splash of whiskey, this caramel is perfect for holiday gifting or serving over cake or ice cream.

Makes four 5-ounce jars
Chunky Chickpea Sweet Miso Paste
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Nov 27, 2014

Chunky Chickpea Sweet Miso Paste

Making a soy-free chickpea miso paste recipe at home is embarrassingly easy, especially now that we can now use the internet to order pre-cultured koji rice.

Makes 1 gallon
Two ingredient chocolate mousse
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Nov 24, 2014

Two ingredient chocolate mousse

I've tried many ways of making chocolate mousse, and this new one is by far the easiest and lightest that I've made so far. It's just whipped egg whites and melted chocolate, nothing else. I used to also mix in the egg yolks, but I find this version to be much more airy and less heavy. For fun and extra flavour I decorated it with cocoa powder, cocoa nibs and coarse sea salt. But this is truly optional, this mousse is delicious enough to be eaten on its own.

Serves 1
Rhum Ham
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Nov 24, 2014

Rhum Ham

Rum + Ham is delicious.

Makes 1 Rhum Ham
Pretzel Shortbread Cookies
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Nov 23, 2014

Pretzel Shortbread Cookies

To make the pretzel flour for this shortbread cookies recipe, blend approximately 240 grams of pretzels in a food processor until you have a very fine "flour."

Makes 18 to 20 cookies
Apple Butter: Small-Batch, Slow-Cooked
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Nov 23, 2014

Apple Butter: Small-Batch, Slow-Cooked

This is the recipe for small-batch apple butter is for when you over-bought on apples last weekend and just can't eat another caramel-dipped slice.

Makes 1 cup
Endive with Pear, Walnut + Goat Cheese
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Nov 21, 2014

Endive with Pear, Walnut + Goat Cheese

A snack bite recipe for Endive with pear, walnut + Goat Cheese. The sweet nutty mix is exquisitely paired with savory goat cheese. Perfect for any occasion.

Serves 4
Chicken Star Noodle Soup
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Nov 19, 2014

Chicken Star Noodle Soup

Chicken noodle soup recipe from scratch. Rice star noodles, carrots, kale, red peppers and chicken in broth, seasoned with mint. A classic revisited with seasonal veggies. 500 stars!

Serves 6
Braised Whole Belgian Endives (Indivie Intere a Crudo)
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Nov 18, 2014

Braised Whole Belgian Endives (Indivie Intere a Crudo)

This is a Roman recipe from Ada Boni's Italian Regional Cooking, a 1960s cookbook. It's a classic side dish to go with some roast beef or other roast vegetables. Extremely low maintenance, just throw everything together in a pot and cover -- just cook it very, very slowly and gently, and remember to take a peek every now and then. Mint is a really typical Roman herb, but you could basil or fresh oregano for the mint leaves. You can prepare this ahead of time and simply warm it up gently in the same pot before serving.

Serves 4
Raw Cranberry Chutney
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Nov 15, 2014

Raw Cranberry Chutney

Did you know raw cranberries can taste really good and are super good for your health! This holiday inspired recipe uses raw cranberries, orange juice and zest, jalapeño, and maple syrup for sweetener. This sauce gets better over time, so make sure to let it marinate at least overnight before serving.

Makes about 2 cups
Creamy Leek and Apple Soup with Garam Masala
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Nov 13, 2014

Creamy Leek and Apple Soup with Garam Masala

This creamy leek and apple soup is simple to make, but an earthy, complex antidote to Fall’s cooler temps. The homemade lends substance and the Garam Masala gives the soup an unexpected twist of global flavor. It’s both familiar and new, the best kind of combination.

Serves 2-4
DIY Everything Bagel Croutons
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Nov 13, 2014

DIY Everything Bagel Croutons

I'm getting more comfortable in the kitchen. This time, I thought, "hey, I have stale bread, why not make Everything Bagel Croutons recipe?" And so I did.

Serves 4
4 INGREDIENT BROWNIES WITH PUMPKIN SPICE FROSTING
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Nov 11, 2014

4 INGREDIENT BROWNIES WITH PUMPKIN SPICE FROSTING

These rich and decadent, chocolate pumpkin brownies are perfect with a cup of coffee on a cool fall evening and are also a healthy addition to your Thanksgiving dessert menu.

Makes 10
Persian Cucumber Dill Yogurt Dip (Maast o Khiaar)
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Nov 5, 2014

Persian Cucumber Dill Yogurt Dip (Maast o Khiaar)

Whether you call it tzatziki, cacik, mast o khiar, or cucumber yogurt dip, it's just a plain yummy recipe for a Persian side, dip, spread, or healthy snack!

Serves 6
Healthy Granola for an Energizing Breakfast
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Nov 4, 2014

Healthy Granola for an Energizing Breakfast

Breakfast is my favorite meal of the day. And I want to make it as healthy as possible. I also love oats for breakfast as they're dead delicious, simple to make and protein rich. Here's my healthier version of granola.

Makes 1 big jar