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Rich Chocolate Cake
There are many elegant and varied cake flavours in the world, but some occasions call for chocolate overload. Chocolate cake, chocolate frosting, and maybe just a hint of salted caramel. I made this for a friend’s birthday recently and it did not disappoint. It is rich and not too sweet, and pairs surprisingly well with…
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Rustic Apple Walnut Cake
This cake isn’t fancy. It isn’t the kind of cake that you would serve at a high-class tea or decorate for someone’s birthday. This cake is homey, rustic, and just cries out to be served alongside a steaming cup of tea on a rainy day. Makes: 1 8 inch square cake Ingredients: Directions: Notes:
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The Avignon Mimosa
Too many A few years ago, my husband and I were on vacation in Avignon. In the summer. During a heat wave. All hopes of breezily skipping across the famous bridge in a crisp sundress and perfect hair melted away as the temperatures climbed above 40 degrees C (104f) and then kept right on climbing.…
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Flaxseed Chocolate Chip Cookies
There are plenty of reasons to eat more flaxseeds. According to people who know about these things they are really good for you… seriously, look it up! (Don’t take health advice from me, I’m the person tempting you to eat chocolate chip cookies.) What I will tell you is that these are not your usual…
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Enchilada-Inspired Wraps with Tofu, Sweet Potatoes and Black Beans
These are savoury, a little bit spicy, a little bit saucy, vegetarian (and vegan) friendly, and just make a perfect dinner. They are also beyond stubborn when it comes time to take them out of the pan. It took an embarrassing number of attempts to get one out that looked even remotely good enough to…
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Smoky and Savoury Roasted Lentils
It only takes one can of lentils and a few spices for you to get these delicious little spiced crunchy bits. They are fantastic as a salad topper or sprinkled over hummus. They are also good on their own and tend to mysteriously disappear when left in the cupboard. Enjoy! Makes about 1.5 cups Ingredients:…
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Breakfast Cookies
Cookies for breakfast? Yes please! You can actually feel pretty good about it this time though, they are about as close to a bowl of oatmeal as you can get without needing a spoon. Makes about 16 cookies Ingredients: Directions: Notes:
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Carrot and Red Lentil Soup with Fresh Dill and Roasted Garlic
Sometimes there are patterns in chaos. For example, a bunch of dill ended up sitting with the carrots at my local grocery store. I took the hint and was not disappointed! This soup is thick and creamy thanks to the lentils and is perfect served on a rainy day along with some crusty bread. Makes…
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Carrot Top Pesto with Walnuts and Roasted Garlic
Public service announcement, please do not throw away the green tops of your carrots! They are like parsley but better, with a slightly earthy taste that will remind you of the bright orange carrots they tend to travel with. Carrot tops wilt quickly, but you can make them into this pesto in order to save…
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Cinnamon Buns
It is Easter weekend when I’m writing this post but apparently someone forgot to tell the weather. It is gently snowing and any eggs the Easter bunny leaves behind would freeze before they could be collected and put in baskets. Traditionally this would be the time of year for hot cross buns. Maybe someday, but…
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