Category Archives: Nuts

Corn Flake Cookies

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Corn Flake Cookies PNG

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  I’ve been doing a lot of baking lately. Actually, a lot of cooking in general, as I’m sure most  people have. I always like to have a sweet bite in the house. I change it up every week, and … Continue reading →

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Bienenstich Cake (Bee Sting Cake)

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Bienenstich Cake (Bee Sting Cake)

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When I taught a German cooking class a few days ago at The Curious Kitchen we made this cake. There was enough for all the participants and a tiny piece left for me to sample. Just let me say that … Continue reading →

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Pecan Oat Cake

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Pecan Oat Cake

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This easy cake is nutty and dense with the most incredible texture (achieved by the coconut sugar and oat flour). Honestly, I couldn’t stop eating it. It’s delicious on it’s own, but I made a quick caramel sauce to drizzle … Continue reading →

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Roasted Cauliflower with Truffled Pea Dip and Feta Cream

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Roasted Cauliflower with Truffled Pea Dip and Feta Cream

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I got my inspiration for this dish from a roasted cauliflower appetizer at Etch Restaurant in Nashville. It was so amazingly delicious! I paid careful attention to every detail, texture and flavor as my daughter and I enjoyed the appetizer… … Continue reading →

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Cooking with Hickory Nuts (Hickory Nut Milk, that is)

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Bag of Hickory Nuts

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I’ve been wanting to do a post about Hickory Nuts ever since my husband brought a bag of them home (to Los Angeles) after he had visited his hometown in Tennessee. That was over 2 years ago! Now we’re living … Continue reading →

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