ACTIVE TIME: 20 MIN. I TOTAL TIME: 35 MIN. I SERVES: 3 – 4 Ingredients: 3 tablespoons of olive oil 2 teaspoons of minced garlic 4 – 5 fresh sage leaves 1 1/2 pounds purple Japanese sweet potato (about 2 medium potatoes) 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup 1:1 Bob Red Mill’s 1:1 flour (plus moreContinue reading “Creepy & Crispy Purple Gnocchi”
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Witches Brew Bread Dip
TOTAL TIME: 10 MIN. I SERVES: 3 – 4 Ingredients: 1/2 cup Carapelli’s 100% Italian Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar 2 cloves of garlic, minced 2-3 teaspoons of red pepper flakes, adjust based on spice preference 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning 2 teaspoons dried basil 2 teaspoon dried parsley 2 tablespoons grated ParmesanContinue reading “Witches Brew Bread Dip”
DIY Cardboard Halloween Garland
A cardboard box headed for the recycle bin transformed into a fun, Halloween-themed garland. Here’s what I used: Cardboard Acrylic craft paint Twine Hot glue See how I did it here:
Pumpkin Butter Baked Brie
TOTAL TIME: 25 MIN. I SERVES: 2 -3 Ingredients: 8 ounce round of Double Cream Brie 2-3 tablespoons pumpkin butter 1 cup pepitas, (raw pumpkin seeds without shells, they should be green) 2 tablespoons maple syrup 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/8 teaspoon ground ginger Pinch of kosher salt Instructions: Preheat the oven to 400°. StartContinue reading “Pumpkin Butter Baked Brie”
Spiced Honey & Garlic Brie
TOTAL TIME: 25 MIN. I SERVES: 2 -3 Ingredients: 8 ounce round of Double Cream Brie 1 tablespoon butter 1 teaspoon or clove of garlic, minced 3-4 tablespoons spicy or hot honey Dash of cinnamon Pinch of kosher salt Instructions: Preheat the oven to 400°. Start by preparing a small cast iron skillet or ovenContinue reading “Spiced Honey & Garlic Brie”
Pumpkin Caramel Cake
TOTAL TIME: 3 HR. I SERVES: 6 – 8 Ingredients: PUMPKIN CAKE 1 (15 oz) can of pumpkin puree 1 ½ cups white sugar 1 cup olive oil 4 eggs 2 cups 1:1 gluten free flour 2 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 teaspoon salt CREAM CHEESE BUTTERCREAM 8 oz. cream cheese, softened 1 stick of unsalted butter, softened 4 cups powdered sugar + more depending on consistency preferenceContinue reading “Pumpkin Caramel Cake”
DIY Mini Terracotta Pumpkins
A bag of foam pumpkins, some acrylic paint, and a little baking soda made a festive addition to the shelves this year.
Books to Read if You Loved Practical Magic
Books to read if you loved the book or movie Practical Magic
20 Dark & Emotional Books to Read
We’re entering prime reading season and it’s been awhile since I’ve shared a good read. So here’s 20 of them I’ve read this year to get you started.
Simple Esquites
ACTIVE TIME: 10 MIN. I TOTAL TIME: 10 MIN. Ingredients: 16 oz corn, fresh or thawed 1/2 red onion, finely diced 1 bunch of cilantro, chopped 6 oz crumbled cotija Zest & juice of 1 lime ~ 3 tablespoons of mayonnaise Salt, chile pepper, chipotle, cumin Good additions: 1 jalapeno, seeded and diced 1 avocado,Continue reading “Simple Esquites”
