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Category Archives: Snacks
Crispy Baked Parmesan Zucchini
For first-time gardeners, or the hesitant gardener, there is always the zucchini plant. It takes a mere single plant to happily satisfy a small family’s cravings through the growing season. Last year I made the mistake of planting four zucchini … Continue reading
Posted in Appetizer, Kids, Lunch, Sides, Snacks, Vegetarian
Tagged baked crispy zucchini, crispy zucchini, summer produce, what to do with lots of zucchini, zucchini, zucchini fries
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Meatless Monday : Vegetarian Chik’n Pot (Hand)Pies
Last night, I dreamt that someone told me I had to bake a lemon meringue pie. In a state of complete panic, I exclaimed “I’ve never made a lemon meringue pie in my life! How do I get those little … Continue reading
Triple Berry Cinnamon Swirl Bread
One of my favorite things about cooking is creating foods wherein the smell of whatever’s on the stove or in the oven infiltrates my nostrils instantly. If I leave for an hour, come home and open my front door — the smack … Continue reading
Blueberry Chai Jam
Up until last summer, canning anything really terrified me. I was certain I would create jars of botulism-ridden, bacteria filled foods and most definitely kill someone. Unintentionally. (Ahem.) Then I made some jams, I made and canned squash pickles, dill … Continue reading
Chocolate Cupcakes with Almond Butter Swiss Meringue Buttercream
Can I tell you something? I have enjoyed cooking and baking since I was a little kid. Most often for other folks, as in that was the sole purpose I baked things or spent my allowance on extra candy I’d … Continue reading
Posted in Baking, Dessert, Kids, Snacks
Tagged almond butter, almond butter buttercream, almond butter frosting, baking, birthday cupcakes, chocolate cake, chocolate cupcakes, Chocolate Cupcakes with Almond Butter Swiss Meringue Buttercream, cupcakes, dessert, rich chocolate cupcakes, swiss meringue, swiss meringue buttercream
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Meatless Monday: Pesto Mushroom Pizza
Today is my last day of being 28. Truth be told, it feels like one of those super non-monumental birthdays. 29: it’s not quite 30, but far enough from 21 that the need to overindulge feels unnecessary. I prefer a … Continue reading
Strawberry Brown Sugar Vanilla Bean Shortcake
Nothing screams late spring and early summer like fresh strawberries around here. They’re everywhere. In gardens, in the grocery stores, at the farmer’s markets… And I love their relatively inexpensive abundance! Growing up, my mom occasionally made strawberry shortcake for … Continue reading
Posted in Baking, Breakfast, Dessert, Kids, Snacks, Vegetarian
Tagged biscuit, dessert, fruit, shortcake, Strawberry, strawberry shortcake, summer, vanilla biscuit, whipped cream
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Easy Salsa Verde
If I am cooking anything Mexican themed for dinner, it’s almost guaranteed that a bag of tortilla chips is open on the counter while I work. Next to this bag is probably some form of salsa for dipping. In the … Continue reading
Posted in Appetizer, Sauces, Sides, Snacks, Vegan, Vegetarian
Tagged easy green salsa, green salsa, salsa verde, vegetarian, verde enchilada sauce, verde salsa
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Julie Hashimoto-McCreery
