There’s a special place in my heart reserved for fall. I think that’s true of most people as well, but even more than just a general fondness for fall, I’m specifically in love with the change…… It’s not just the cool weather and moody skies that I love; it’s feeling those unexpected shocks of cool […]
Petite Spanish Spatchcock Turkey with Smoked Paprika, Fennel, Hazelnuts & Olives
Petite Spanish Spatchcock Turkey with Smoked Paprika, Fennel, Hazelnuts & Olives Ingredients: 1 1/2 Tablespoon Fennel Seeds 3 garlic cloves 1 large lemon (or two small) juiced and zested 1 1/2 Tablespoons dried oregano 1 Tablespoon Smoked Paprika 6-7 pound Petite Turkey* Large pinch of salt Fresh ground peppercorns 3 tablespoons olive oil 1-2 Tablespoons cold […]
Caramel Apple Coconut Macaroons
Caramel Apple Coconut Macaroons Makes 12-15 cookies Ingredients: 1/4 cup maple syrup or honey 1/4 cup coconut milk 1 1/2 cups finely shredded coconut (I use “Let’s Do Coconut“) 1/2 cup super fine blanched almond flour (for best results use THESE brands) 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/2 cup Bare Fruit Crunchy […]
Maple & Candied Bacon BLONDiES
Ok, so this was supposed to be a Fathers Day post, but alas life got away with me. I actually created this beauty of a recipe with Ben in mind. He wanted me to call this post “Gentlemen Prefer Blondes”. Blondie bars of course. I mean, obviously, Ben prefers his women brunette….ahem! Ok, I’ll admit, […]
Maple Meringue Kisses w/ Raspberry Frosting
These maple meringue kisses are delightfully crunchy and sweet! Though super easy to make, they will ask for a few hours of your ovens time. To get the that “delightful” promised crunch, meringues have to bake for about two hours at a very low temp and then sit in the cooling oven for about another […]