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Gianduja Truffles with Hazelnut Centers
There's not a much better gift you can give any time of year than a box of homemade chocolate truffles. They are really easy to make, and everyone is always so impressed. This variation on the basic truffle is a little nod to the Perugina Baci. Gianduja (chocolate combined with hazelnuts) is a very Italian variety that is incredibly delicious.
Chocolate Covered Figs filled with Ganache
While living in Spain I discovered a tiny shop called Casa Gispert. They sold, among other things, the most incredible dried fruits and nuts as well as artisanal chocolates. As it was Christmas when I made this discovery, the owner suggested I try the chocolate covered figs. To my surprise, they were not only dipped in chocolate but were also filled with a rich chocolate ganache. I bought 4 and ate them on the way home. When I went back to buy some as gifts they had sold out. In an effort to spread this wonderful holiday delight, I have come up with my own version using flavored chocolate in the ganache. I like dark chocolate with sea salt, milk chocolate with cinnamon and bacon, and white chocolate with pink pepper, star anise and black cardamom.
Apple and Onion Schmaltz
This schmaltz recipe is made from apple and onion cooked in chicken fat and then whipped until fluffy. It’s amazing spread on just about anything.
Homemade Nutella
I'm allergic to chocolate. I know! So I made a version of Nutella with carob chips. It is silky-smooth and full of flavor. Feel free to use semi-sweet chocolate if you're not allergic.
Microwave Biscoff Fudge
This is the best, easiest Biscoff Fudge recipe you will ever make! It serves a huge crowd, is everyone's favorite, and is crazy simple to make. Allergy free.
Hibiscus Pear Preserves
This recipe came about when I found tried to make the Chunky Pear Preserves with Sage in Marisa McClellan's Preserving By The Pint cookbook and realized I didn't have any sage. I did however have dried hibiscus that I was going to use in another recipe but never got around to making. I also reduced the amount of honey to allow the flavors of the pears and hibiscus to shine through. The result was wonderful. In fact the first time I made it my husband sat down and ate 2 jars by himself. I have also made this recipe with Cortland apples with great results.
HONEY NUT CLUSTERS
A little chunk of heavenly goodness and the right amount of crunch with not-too-sweet honey, this nut clusters recipe includes pecans, Brazil nuts, and almonds.
Celeriac, Apple and Tarragon Soup
Celeriac, sweetened by apple, marries perfectly with the anise flavor of tarragon to create a soothing, satisfying cold weather soup.
Crispy Vegan Coconut Bacon
This recipe makes savory, smokey and slightly sweet vegan "bacon" easily made from unsweetened coconut flakes. It calls for agave nectar and tamari.
Green Cabbage Slaw (Krautsalat)
This mild, addictively delicious green cabbage salad or krautsalat was a favorite of my mother's. The key to this recipe is soaking the cabbage.
Fig Sangria
I had a tray filled with overripe figs and an open bottle of wine in the fridge, and figured I should put them to good use.
Sour Strawberry Punch
This sour strawberry punch recipe is great since everyone loves tequila and the berries are just pretty! Guests will try to figure out that secret syrup touch.
Asian-style kale salad
Super quick and tasty way to serve up kale. Great hot or cold. I could live on this!
The Filthiest Martini (with Dill Infused Vodka)
If you're a fan of dirty martinis, or pickles, or even filthy martinis, then you will absolutely love this Dill Infused Vodka cocktail recipe. Cheers!
The Quirky Girl Cocktail
The Quirky Girl Cocktail is a little sweet, a little sour, and very quirky. It's a killer combination of blueberry, lemon, lavender simple syrup, and vodka that is sure to cleanse any palette.
Homemade Crunch Bars
These are dense and crunchy, packed with puffed rice and thick, not flimsy. Stash them in the freezer as a favor to your future self.
Norwegian Lefse
The lefse is a wonderful Minnesotan family tradition that is warming, filling, and delightful! If you're looking for a taste of home, this recipe has it.
Pumpkin Lemonade
This Pumpkin Lemonade recipe is a refreshing, unexpected way to use up that extra bit of leftover pumpkin puree! Garnish with cinnamon or nutmeg. Serve cold.
Easy Teriyaki Sauce
Adapted from a recipe that had the sauce in it (from an unknown site), I just tweaked it so I didn't have to make the rest of the recipe and so I could use the sauce for other dishes.
Bourbon Street Sour
My friend gave me this recipe but I tweaked her version by adding Italian Maraschino Cherries (Luxardo is a good brand and it makes a world of difference), some of the Maraschino Cherry juice, and switching the whiskey out for bourbon (because it was what I had at the time)... and let me just tell you, it came out to be the most amazing Sour I have had!!! It has nothing to do with New Orleans but I just thought the name was creative. Great for holiday parties!
Quince-Rosewater Sorbet
My mom brought me a bag of quince from Southern California. Little did I know that quince grow in Denver too...I recently spotted a tree in someone's front yard. I may just have to go knock on their door and be all like, "Um, are you going to use all those...?"
Sweet-and-Salty Party Popcorn
Coconut oil, butter and white chocolate make this pretty popcorn taste as good as it looks.
Indonesian Cauliflower curry
Cauliflower curry cooked in coconut milk and mild spices
Spaghetti Squash
Oven Roasted Spaghetti Squash