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December 2016

Homemade Vanilla Extract

Homemade Vanilla Extract

I have been wanting to make homemade vanilla extract for YEARS! For some reason I was insistent on making it so I could give it as a gift, but would always think about it when it was too late. But this year, I successfully planned ahead, and I’m so glad I finally made it!

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Sweet Potato Latkes

Baked Spiced Sweet Potato Latkes

‘Tis the season for…latkes! Ok, so I’m not a latke expert and haven’t made them in years, but I was wanting to try something a little different with my sweet potatoes, and this is what happened. Such an enjoyable change from my go-to roasted sweet potato with salt and pepper. And best of all, these sweet potato latkes are so easy to make.

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Thai Inspired Turkey Basil Stir-Fry

Thai Inspired Turkey Basil Stir-Fry

This last year I have been on a bit of a Thai food kick. It’s one of my go-to takeout foods, but I realized that beyond a simple curry, I hadn’t experimented with many Thai-ish dishes. And now, many noodles, stir-fries, salads and peanut sauces later, I have started creating my list of favorites. This Thai Inspired Turkey Basil Stir-Fry, has made the cut.

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Cranberry Orange Bread

Cranberry Orange Bread

My parents recently gave me a huge bag of cranberries fresh from the farm down the road from where they live. They are beautiful, colorful little berries. Since it’s the season for baking, I opted to use a few of them for a simple but delicious treat – a cranberry orange bread.

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