Published on April 14th, 2021
Dates, maple and pecans make this bar a perfect pick-me-up
The combination of toasted pecans, dates, maple flavoring and a little Himalayan salt is delicious! A bit of fresh lemon sets off the sweetness, just right, too. These bars are kind of like Lara Bars or the Thunderbird Real Food Bars and they are a great source of ...By Susie Iventosch
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Published on March 31st, 2021
Jalapeno, cilantro and lime add a fresh twist to this classic dip
This is a fun twist on hummus, made with fresh-diced jalape¤os, cilantro and lime juice to give it a "south of the border" flair. We added 1.5 jalape¤os, but you can add as much or as little as you like to suit your personal tastes. The fresh cilantro gives this hummus ...By Susie Iventosch
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Published on March 17th, 2021
A scrumptiously simple concoction to top your favorite frozen dessert
This recipe for caramelized pears is super simple, which is probably a good thing after the last two recipes we've featured. Serve it over your favorite vanilla frozen concoction, whether it's ice cream, frozen yogurt or some other variation, like coconut milk or soy ...By Susie Iventosch
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Published on March 3rd, 2021
Fabulous pasta dish packed with flavor
What's not to love about pasta, especially one made with sundried tomatoes, Gorgonzola cheese, shallots and basil? These fabulous flavors all come together in this tasty and colorful dish. This recipe is one of our favorite pasta dishes because it's bursting with ...By Susie Iventosch
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Published on February 17th, 2021
Wrap up healthy goodness in these roasted veggie crepes
First, we roast a huge tray of assorted vegetables tossed in olive oil with Italian seasoning, salt and pepper. Then we chop it all up, mix it with grated Gruyere cheese and roll it into a freshly cooked crepe. I like to call it "ratatouille in a wrap." It is a dish I ...By Susie Iventosch
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Published on February 3rd, 2021
Savory tidbits make a perfect Super Bowl snack
These savory rolls are super delicious and so easy to make. What I love about them is that they call for olive oil instead of butter and nonfat plain yogurt to bind them together. Not to mention, they are full of olive bits and grated cheese, two of our favorite foods! ...By Susie Iventosch
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Published on January 20, 2021
Packed with flavor, this Mediterranean meal will bowl you over
Bowls are trendy and also a fun way to combine all sorts of your favorite ingredients into a dish that can be a complete and colorful meal! It's hard to find a menu these days that doesn't offer a "bowl" section. I probably would have called this dish a salad a few ...By Susie Iventosch
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Published on January 6th, 2021
Baked jalapeno poppers the perfect starter for the New Year
A friend served these tasty baked jalape¤o poppers for hors d'oeuvres one night and we thoroughly enjoyed them. The novelty of adding chorizo to the cheese filling and wrapping them in bacon made them pretty darn irresistible. When we made them, we added some grated ...By Susie Iventosch
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Published on December 23rd, 2020
This coconut-lovers' cake is perfect for the holiday season
I love coconut! People usually have very strong opinions about coconut . they either love it or hate it, but rarely do you find a person who is ambivalent about coconut. I can't get enough of it, whether it's in macaroons, a Ritter Sport candy bar, 7-layer bar cookies, ...By Susie Iventosch
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Published on December 9th, 2020
A lighter version of leek latkes, with some flavorful finesse
This year I was inspired to make leek latkes because of a recipe I found in Orly Ziv's cookbook for fried leek patties. Orly is a foodie in Tel Aviv, Israel and she offers market tours and cooking classes, which I enthusiastically took and thoroughly enjoyed while we ...By Susie Iventosch
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Published on December 9th, 2020
The perfect breakfast muffin to follow a filling Thanksgiving feast
I was looking for bread recipes when I stumbled upon this great recipe for English muffins on Valerie's Kitchen cooking blog. It sounded like such a fun thing to do and so I went straight to it! They were delicious and the only thing I could think of to improve the ...By Susie Iventosch
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Published on November 11th, 2020
Warm, creamy twice-baked goodness perfect for fall
Sweet potatoes rarely see the light of day in our house because my husband can't stand them, not even sweet potato fries, which are so yummy. I get it, I'm that way with beets, and they are so popular these days. You see beets everywhere and on every menu. But, you'll ...By Susie Iventosch
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Published on October 28th, 2020
Whether for a main or side, this savory tart stands out
The exceptional flavor combination of blue cheese, caramelized red onions and toasted walnuts is worthy of a few hours spent in the kitchen making this delicious tart. It really could stand on its own for a meal, but it makes a fantastic appetizer for a dinner party, ...By Susie Iventosch
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Published on October 14th, 2020
Comfort food for cooler fall days
This dish says "autumn"! Turkey or pork tenderloin roasted with apples, cabbage and onions is comfort food for cooler fall days. A touch of sage and country Dijon complement the sweet nature of the roasted apples and veggies. As I was pouring the extra sauce over the ...By Susie Iventosch
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Published on September 30th, 2020
Simple spicy chicken thighs, perfect for grilling
This is what I love about being a cooking family . the kids start adding to the recipe collection and it's great fun to see what they come up with! This recipe is my son Joel's concoction. He loves to get creative in the kitchen and is always pondering new and clever ...By Susie Iventosch
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Lamorinda Weekly, Moraga CA