Well friends, it’s officially my favorite time of year – deep fall, the calm before the storm of the holiday season. Pumpkins and persimmons abound at the farmer’s market, greens taking off in the winter …
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Recipe: Roasted Pumpkin with Preserved Lemon and Basil Dressing
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Recipe: Lemon Herb Marinated Chicken Breast
I cooked up this dish over the weekend, and it was a huge hit in my house. While I know that marinating chicken is certainly not a new concept, it is new to me because …
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Recipe: Sugar Preserved Lemons
This recipe was inspired by one of my favorite orders at Bob’s Well Bread, the Gravlax Platter. The meal comes with a house-made bagel, lox, cream cheese, tomatoes, onions, capers, and the most perfect, sweetened …
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I Made Olive Oil Sugar Cookies with Pistachios and Lemon Glaze from Food52
I actually love desserts that incorporate olive oil, so naturally, this recipe made it on this list. My Dad was the one who suggested this recipe for me this year, so this is the only …
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Recipe: Coconut Lemon No-Bake Cheesecake with Coconut Granola
I whipped up these delightful little treats for us to enjoy over the weekend. I had a block of cream cheese sitting in my fridge for far too long, and was inspired to make a …
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Recipe: Rose Tea Lemonade
Well friends, what a crazy week it’s been! I’ve been glued to the news for the past couple of days and honestly haven’t been feeling super creative. Even through all of this, we’ve been experimenting …
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Recipe: Herby Marinated Mushrooms
I love marinated mushrooms as a fun snack, especially around the holidays or for entertaining. They are bright and full of citrus and herb flavor, as mushrooms are the perfect little sponges to soak up …
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Recipe: Festive Cream Cheese with Radish, Dill, and Lemon
I made this recipe over the weekend, based on my recipe for Radish and Chive Dip, which may be one of my favorite recipes of 2020. This version is fully loaded with radishes, dill, and …
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Making Lemon Olive Oil Cake from New York Times Cooking
It’s Day Who Even Knows Anymore here in Corona Times, which means I’ve spent more time in my house then ever and believe it or not, am still coming up with fun food projects to …
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Recipe: Berry Infused Mason Jar Lemonades
It’s a very hot 106F outside here in Bakersfield, CA, which means it’s perfect weather for a nice fruity glass of lemonade. Lemonade is the perfect summer treat, and we’ve been adding a little extra …
Claire Aucella 