These are tasty, quick to make little treats that give a sense of wholesomeness with the use of strawberry jam/preserves and old-fashioned oats. Easily substitute your favorite jam variety for the filling!

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Queso fundido means melted (molten) cheese in Spanish. This appetizer dish has a couple of tasty surprises. Its presentation with dollops of homemade roasted poblano vinaigrette and beautiful multicolored tortilla chips makes it a festive crowd pleaser.

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This roasted poblano vinaigrette was originally a garnish for an appetizer dish. However, it turned out so good and versatile that it deserves to be featured on its own. I would say that it’s downright marketable!

The condiment has a smooth texture and is poblano flavorful without being overpowering. Depending on your chiles, it’s not spicy hot. It’s quick to whip up and can be made in advance.

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The month of May is not exactly Pear season in Southern California so when happening upon a bag of beautiful Forelle Pears at a local market, I believed it to be a lucky day!

The Forelle is considered a “snacking pear” and its smaller size makes them just a bit larger than the cute little Seckel pears. They are identifiable from their other pear brothers by the red lenticles/freckles that adorn the skin. In the U.S., the Forelle’s season typically runs between October through March.

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Indulging in a decadent treat doesn’t have to be a gluttonous affair. Making smaller portioned desserts can be filling enough and lends opportunity for both an elegant and/or fun presentation. A mini cheesecake pan added to my kitchen’s repetoire over four years ago, finally saw some action!

The mini cheesecakes’ base uses a graham cracker crust with a creamy filling. A drizzle, piped or brush of bittersweet chocolate ganache paired with a tangy, yet eye-catching adornment of sugared kumquat slices pulls these cakelets together.

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