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ROSEMARY SPICED MIXED NUTS
My friend Allison ordered a spicy nut mix at the Soho House in New York. I was addicted and completely obsessed with these nuts. The savory, spiciness and the sweetness together are a perfect...
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HOW TO SEED A POMEGRANATE
Have you ever wondered if there is an easier way to remove the seeds of a pomegranate? I just discovered how easy it is. DIRECTIONS: Fill a bowl with water Cut the pomegranate in half. Pull the sides a...
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DANISH PEBERNØDDER (“PEPPER NUTS”)
When I was a kid growing up in Denmark these little pepper nuts where a tradition to eat around Christmas. I remember when I was 5 years old we would play a game called mouse, which would start by...
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HUMMUS
Hummus takes practice to make, but homemade hummus is a lot healthier and tastier than the store bought version. I have been the lazy person buying the canned chickpeas (garbanzo beans), but I have...
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CINNAMON BUNS
Yum cinnamon buns! They remind of when I was a child in Denmark. I would eat these by unrolling them little by little. This recipe is easy and tasty. It is hard to stop once you get your teeth in these...
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HEALTHY ZINGY SWEET TREATS
If you have a sweet tooth like me, these little healthy treats will satisfy your cravings. They are pretty easy to make, especially if you have a good blender. If not, they will come out pretty...
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How to eat CACAO NIBS
You might not have heard about cacao nibs before, but they are trending in the stores right now because they are very healthy superfood. ‘Nibs’ are essentially the smaller broken up fragments of whole...
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TOASTED GARLIC PARSLEY BREAD WITH MELTED CHEESE
This recipe provides a large portion of great party food, and is very easy to make. You can make your own variety of stuffing – let your fantasy loose! INGREDIENTS: 1 round loaf of bread ¾-1 stick /...
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ZUCCHINI, SWEET POTATO & LEEK FRITTERS
Zucchinis are in season right now and will be for another month. Celebrate the zucchini season by making delicious fritters. I added sweet potato in the mix, as they are healthier than white potatoes...
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CHOCOLATE CHIP CAKIES
I came up with the name ‘cakies’ after creating a new recipe for cookies that were thicker in size than conventional cookies. My husband is a big cookie eater and I am more of a cake eater, so...
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CANNELLINI BEAN BRUSCHETTA
A lot of my inspirations come from simply trying new foods while eating out. I had a cannellini bean dip similar to the one here at Supper restaurant, which is a nice Italian option in in Manhattan’s...
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GUACAMOLE
Most people have their own way of making guacamole. Texture is important to me, so I like guacamole a little chunky, making each bite a little different. On the other hand, my husband likes it creamy...
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GERDA’S AMERICAN DATE CAKE
When I was growing up in Denmark, I didn’t have much extended family nearby. As a result, I considered my parents’ Danish friends as family. One example is Gerda and Herluf, my unofficial...
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TZATZIKI
This recipe is dedicated to my good friend, Rob, who had never heard or tasted tzatziki until I made it on a group trip to a villa in the South of France. Months later, Rob requested the tasty dressing...
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Twisted cinnamon rolls
These cinnamon rolls are so beautiful and fluffy that I am almost afraid of making them for fear of devouring them too quickly. Luckily, I have some sweet friends and neighbors who like to come over...
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COCONUT & MARZIPAN MACAROONS
I recently had one of those days where I craved for something sweet and was in the mood to bake. I remembered that I loved eating coconut macaroons (‘kokos toppe’ in Danish) when I was growing up in...
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BACON-WRAPPED DATES STUFFED WITH FETA
Over the years I have tried many variations of bacon-wrapped dates, and they are usually delicious. But once I tried the version created by my new friend Nate on a birthday celebration trip to upstate...
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GOAT CHEESE AND BROCCOLI RABE CROSTINI
It might be that I am petite in stature that I like small bite-size dishes, or perhaps they just taste better to me. I fact, I will never let hors d’oeuvres pass me without having a taste – you might...
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GLUTEN FREE CHOCOLATE BALLS
These little gluten-free energy balls are great if you are craving for something sweet. They are made without added processed sugar, with the sweetness added from dates, shredded coconut, and dark...
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