Shortbread cookies infused with sumac, cardamom, lemon zest, and pistachio nuts. These “snow covered cookies” are dipped in white chocolate and adorned with dried flower petals from my garden to symbolize the full seasonal spectrum we experience in Minnesota. This is my Scandinavian midwest take on the classic Persian Love Cookie and it’s becoming a...

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These fluffy, amazing pancakes are made with ground cinnamon and topped with buttery, tender caramelized apple for the perfect autumn breakfast treat! Why you should make these apple pancakes I absolutely love this apple pancake recipe for a few reasons. One, they’re perfect for chilly autumn mornings and lazy weekends. Two, my whole family loves...

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Unbelievably delicious scones loaded with apples and salted caramel in the dough and glazed over the top. These are the perfect treat for breakfast on a crisp fall morning! The flavor of these scones is truly amazing and one of my favorite apple dessert recipes. They’re such a comforting treat. I was excited to have these...

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Made with only 5 ingredients, this quick and easy dessert-for-two is a exactly what you need after dinner. Using your favorite fall apples and spices makes this dessert seasonally perfect, too! This recipe for single-serving apple crumble is on my list of ’emergency recipes’. It only takes 5 minutes to prepare, but you’ll need to...

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A delicious basic recipe for pesto made with fresh basil leaves, garlic, cheese, pine nuts, and extra virgin olive oil. I’ve included substitutions and easy instructions for making homemade pesto with ingredients you already have on hand. The best pesto I’ve ever tasted was in Cinque Terre in Italy. Though it’s such a simple food...

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Made with freshly squeezed lemon and mint leaves, this easy watermelon juice just requires a blender! Nothing screams summer more than this refreshing watermelon treat. There are moments in life when I wish everything would freeze for a second, because life can get so busy and hectic sometimes, and before I know it, another week...

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Silky smooth and creamy orange curd can be used as a filling, topping, or spread for your favorite baked goods and desserts. It pairs well with chocolate, too. I’m a sucker for a delicious fruit curd, especially one that’s homemade. Although it may take a couple of tries to really get the hang of making...

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Creamy chocolate panna cotta is a beautiful chilled dessert served in individual portions. It can be made with milk chocolate, semi-sweet, or dark chocolate and topped with anything you’d like! While I’m a sucker for a classic Italian Panna Cotta, this recipe was born out of my son’s obsession with eating chocolate in various forms....

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From my gluten-free orange almond cake to the chocolatey orange tart my family goes wild for, here are some orange flavored desserts you’ll love to make again and again! Maybe you found yourself with a bounty of fresh oranges from the farmer’s market or a neighbor’s back yard tree. Whatever the reason, I hope your...

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