At IFBC 2014, I sat through an interesting hosted lunch by Ninja Kitchen. As you may know, I've been a Vita-Mix torch carrier for years. So when asked if I'd like to try one of the new Ninja Blender with Auto-iQ set-ups I actually paused. I wasn't sure. I mean, I have a super blender, right?… Continue reading Mocha Frappes Done Natural
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Snacking Raw Cookie Dough
This is a large-sized bowl of cookie dough - perfect for sharing with the kids. Because, if you are like me, you'd rather eat it raw than baked....get out the spoons and start nibbling! Snacking Raw Cookie Dough Ingredients: 3 Tbsp unsalted butter, softened 2 Tbsp granulated sugar 2 Tbsp brown sugar, packed 2 Tbsp… Continue reading Snacking Raw Cookie Dough
Pumpkin Bread with Salted Caramel Frosting
A little Dulce de Leche can make any buttercream or white frosting taste amazing. Like way too amazing! The pumpkin bread is vegan-friendly, the frosting is not. Pumpkin Bread Ingredients: 1¾ cups all-purpose flour 2 tsp ground cinnamon 1½ tsp pumpkin pie spice blend 1 tsp baking powder 1 tsp baking soda ½ tsp fine sea… Continue reading Pumpkin Bread with Salted Caramel Frosting
Hearty Spanish Rice
I grew up on many a night of "spanish rice" that always featured rice, canned green beans and hamburger. Starchy, fill you up food. But pretty much bland, due to my Dad's tastebuds. But also, my Mom made it in the oven, where she cooked it slowly, stirring often. Me? I have better things to… Continue reading Hearty Spanish Rice