A Spicy Perspective

Creamy Roasted Red Pepper Spread & Link Party

Sommer — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 10:00:38 +0000

This quick, easy Roasted Red Pepper Dip is not only fantastic for dipping chips and veggies, it’s a zingy red pepper spread for bagels, toast, and sandwiches. So, apparently I have a thing for red peppers. While writing out this recipe, I became blatantly aware of how many red pepper recipes I have on my [...]

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Cherry Buttermilk Cupcakes with Cherry Buttercream Frosting

Sommer — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 10:30:57 +0000

Don’t ya just love cupcakes? Especially buttermilk cupcakes?? These buttermilk cupcakes are loaded with tart cherry chunks then piled high with creamy cherry frosting. Mmmmmmmm, that’s all I’ve got to say. Just kidding. As always, I’ve got plenty to say. Today we are discussing FLAT verses CURVY. Brace yourselves… There are two kinds of cupcakes [...]

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2012 National Truffle Festival in Asheville, North Carolina

Sommer — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 11:00:46 +0000

In just a few short weeks The Frankie Lemmon Foundation is hosting the third annual National Truffle Festival, here in Asheville, North Carolina. The Frankie Lemmon School in Raliegh, NC has been providing life-changing education and support to Special Needs children for over forty years. Their foundation hosts an annual fundraiser called the Triangle Wine [...]

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Fennel Salad with Roasted Beets and Shaved Asparagus (GIVEAWAY)

Sommer — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 11:00:24 +0000

I’m so excited about today’s post! Not just because I have a lovely Fennel Salad to share, loaded with roasted beets, shaved asparagus, toasted walnuts and Asiago cheese. It’s because I feel like I have a secret treasure to share with you… I adore crisp fennel salad, no matter the variety. Some pair fennel with [...]

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Homemade Valentine Trail Mix with PRINTABLE Tags for Kids

Sommer — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 11:00:00 +0000

After Monday’s post, Chocolate Pomegranate Petit Fours, which are very chic, yet very time consuming, I thought I’d post something quick and easy. No cooking or baking today; just a simple dump and stir homemade trail mix recipe that makes an exciting Valentine snack to send to school. This Valentine snack is a great filler [...]

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Chocolate Pomegranate Petit Fours

Sommer — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 13:07:46 +0000

Dressed to Impress, Chocolate Pomegranate Petit Fours are a show-off treat for your Valentine! Every time I see Petit Fours I think of Alice in Wonderland, gingerly nibbling bite-sized cakes that made her shoot up to towering heights or shrink down to the size of a mouse. What’s more, I remember how delightful the petit [...]

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Chocolate and Roses Truffle Spoons

Sommer — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 11:30:19 +0000

Give everyone you love a spoonful of YUM this Valentines Day with this Easy Truffle Recipe. I know… truffles look complicated to make. Honestly, they don’t have to be. The most difficult part of truffle making is the dipping process, so let’s remedy that issue with Truffle SPOONS! Pin It The standard easy truffle [...]

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Stuffed Flank Steak with Prosciutto and Wild Mushrooms (GIVEAWAY)

Sommer — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 11:30:41 +0000

Nothing says “Be Mine” like Stuffed Flank Steak with Prosciutto and Wild Mushrooms. …Or at least nothing says “I really like you, so I cooked you this spectacular meal hoping you’ll stick around for a while” like Stuffed Flank Steak. Isn’t that pretty much the same thing? Stuffed Flank Steak was one of the first [...]

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Bubble Gum Ice Cream

Sommer — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 12:43:28 +0000

Believe it or not, Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. Surprise your little ones with every child’s dream, Bubble Gum Ice Cream. It’s funny how a certain food can epitomize your childhood. Bubble Gum Ice Cream is that food for me. On any given Saturday my parents might have surprised the clan by taking [...]

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Tropical Smoothies

Sommer — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 11:30:37 +0000

These are not your average Tropical Smoothies. Packed with mango, papaya, coconut, banana, dates, and macadamia nuts; this smoothie recipe was destined to be on your breakfast table. Do you believe in fate? I’m not sure I exactly believe in fate, but I do believe these smoothies were meant-to-be. Last month the hubs and I [...]

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