Monthly Archives: October 2011

Dark Cocoa Molasses Cookies

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I love to decorate cookies… And, typically my cookie of choice is a standard vanilla bean sugar cookie. My sugar cookies are both tasty and sturdy, two important qualities in a cookie! This time of year, though, I start to get antsy and feel the need to break out of the usual sugar cookie mold….

Friday Favorites – Episode 111

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Each week it gets a little bit harder to think of something to say to go along with my Friday Favorites. I’d love to have some great witty introduction paragraph, but I come up with nothing. It’s not that the recipes aren’t good… I find tons of incredible recipes each week! So, this week, I’m just…

Ricotta Gnocchi

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A few months ago, I introduced my husband to ricotta gnocchi. I ordered it at one of our favorite local restaurants, and he gave me a skeptical look. But, then he took a bite. Ever since, he’s been hooked. The thing is, I’ve never actually made gnocchi before. Not successfully, at least. I’ve attempted to…

Pumpkin Olive Oil Pancakes – Exploring Olive Oil in the Kitchen (WFMW)

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This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Carapelli for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine. A few years ago, I was traveling with my husband in Boston. He was on a business trip and was working during the days, and I was working from the hotel in the mornings and then…

Pumpkin Molasses Soft Pretzel Bites

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I think that one of the reasons that I was so excited to make the cranberry mustard that I shared yesterday was that I couldn’t stop thinking of things to dip in it. Soft pretzel bites were at the top of my list. Originally, I planned to make my usual whole wheat soft pretzels. But,…

Cranberry Mustard

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Earlier this year, I picked up a copy of the Ball Complete Book of Home Preserving. I immediately became somewhat obsessed with making homemade mustard. At the time, though, I was busy with canning all of the fresh fruits and veggies that were in season. I was busy making jams, salsas, and pickles. So, I…

Friday Favorites – Episode 110

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I am really loving the fact that chilly weather is here. I’ve finally had the chance to pull out a few sweaters from my closet. I love wearing boots. And, of course, you can’t beat a nice hot latte in the afternoon. As you might expect, I’ve really been focusing on chilly weather recipes lately….

Roasted Eggplant, Garbanzo, and Cous Cous Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette

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This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Sunkist S’alternative for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine. I read in a magazine a while back that citrus was the new salt. The article went on to explain that citrus (especially lime and lemon) tends to hit the tongue at the same place…

Tools for Homemade Pasta (WFMW)

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I love getting emails and comments from readers here at My Kitchen Addiction. When I started writing about the food I was making in my kitchen over 2 1/2 years ago, I never imagined that so many people would actually read what I have to say. It’s such a blessing! I get quite a few…

Spiced Maple Roasted Apples and Squash

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The fall is definitely my favorite time of the year for produce. Sure, I love tomatoes and peppers in the summer. But, what really gets me excited is colder weather produce… Broccoli, cauliflower, kale, and especially squash and apples. I’m not too picky when it comes to squash… I love pumpkin, but I also really…