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Pumpkin Pie

A classic pumpkin pie recipe with a couple wildcards to make it extra special. The creamy pumpkin custard is made wit...

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Hermit Cookies

I tend to use whole wheat pastry flour here, but you can substitute unbleached all-purpose flour if that's what you h...

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Gougères

I've included a bunch of tips and things in the main post. If this is the first time you've made gougères, be sure t...

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Blood Orange Gin Sparkler

You can keep the rosemary simple syrup in the refrigerator for a week or so. You can do this ahead of time. Also, if ...

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Golden Crusted Brussels Sprouts: Five Ways

Use brussels sprouts that are on the small size and tightly closed. You can finish these with many different types of...

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Kombucha Dark and Stormy

You can, of course, use strong ginger beer in place of the kombucha. But seek out proper ginger beer, not ginger ale....

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Roasted Tomato Salsa

If you don't have a guajillo pepper, no worries - just leave it out of the recipe. The salsa will still taste delicio...

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Simple Whole Wheat Sugar Cookies

To get some of the texture you see in the photos, roll out your dough, and then roll a textured bottle or stamp acros...

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Vibrant Tasty Green Beans

The following recipe is best made just before serving time. But as I mentioned in the main post you can make/prep thi...

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