Mushroom Wellington with Spinach Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: Fantastic vegetarian (or vegan) Christmas entree! Garlic mushrooms, wilted spinach & melty Stilton (optional), all wrapped in homemade spelt pastry. Ingredients 250g whole grain spelt flour 1 teaspoon sea salt 90g avocado flesh (about 1 medium), mashed 90g very hot water 1 tablespoon ground…
Sweet Potato Chocolate Chip Cookies
Sweet Potato Chocolate Chip Cookies Prep time: 8 minutes Cook time: 10 minutes Total time: 18 minutes Serves: 20 These tender and light Sweet Potato Chocolate Chip Cookies are a low-fat, Vitamin A loaded take on the ultimate cookie classic. Ingredients 1 cup sweet potato puree (I mashed a leftover baked sweet potato from dinner)…
Classic Creme Brulee
Classic Creme Brulee Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: Classic Crème Brulee Ingredients 2 cups heavy cream, chilled ⅓ cup granulated sugar Pinch table salt ½ vanilla bean 6 large egg yolks 6 teaspoons turbinado sugar or Demerara sugar Instructions View the full recipe at Platings and Pairings →
Macaroni and Cheese with Potato Chip Crust
Macaroni and Cheese with Potato Chip Crust Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: Creamy Stovetop Macaroni and Cheese topped with a Potato Chip Crust – Yum! Ingredients ½ pound elbow macaroni 4 tablespoons butter 2 eggs 6 ounces evaporated milk ½ teaspoon hot sauce 1 teaspoon kosher salt Fresh black pepper ¾ teaspoon dry…
Linzer Cookies
Linzer Cookies Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: Buttery Shortbread Cookies sandwiched with Sweet Strawberry Jam Ingredients 3 cups flour ¾ cup sugar 1½ cups butter, softened 2 tablespoons water ¼ teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon vanilla extract ¾ cup good-quality strawberry jam Confectioners’ sugar (for dusting) Instructions View the full recipe at Platings and…
Aviation Cocktail
Aviation Cocktail Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: 1 cocktail A Sophisticated Cocktail made with Gin, Crème de Violette and Maraschino. Ingredients 2 ounces gin ½ ounce freshly squeezed lemon juice 2 teaspoons maraschino liqueur, preferably Luxardo ¼ ounce Crème de Violette Lemon twist, for garnish. Instructions View the full recipe at Platings and…
Paleo Almond Joy Thumbprint Cookies
Paleo Almond Joy Thumbprint Cookies Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: Enjoy this paleo and no processed sugars twist on your favorite Almond Joy candy classic. Ingredients 2 cups almond flour ¼ cup coconut oil 1 egg 3 tbsp maple syrup 2 tsp vanilla extract pinch of salt ½ tsp baking soda ¼ cup…
Chocolate Chip Pretzel Cookies with Graham Crackers
Chocolate Chip Pretzel Cookies with Graham Crackers Prep time: 1 hour Cook time: 15 minutes Total time: 1 hour 15 minutes Serves: 4 Dozen Soft chocolate chips cookies with salted pretzels baked on top of a crunchy honey graham cracker. A cookie has never looked so good. Ingredients 2 and 1/4 (270g) all-purpose flour 1…
Chia Pudding with Mango Ice Cream
Chia Pudding with Mango Ice Cream Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: Simple and easy chia pudding with mango and banana ice cream. Perfect for breakfast or as an afternoon snack. Ingredients For the ice cream: 1 mango 1 frozen banana 1/2 cup of cashews 1 vanilla bean For the pudding: 1/2 cup of…
Wild Rice Salad with Cranberries, Apricots and Avocado
Wild Rice Salad with Cranberries, Apricots and Avocado Prep time: 28 minutes Cook time: 35 minutes Total time: 2 hours Serves: 10 cups Wild Rice Salad with Cranberries, Apricots and Avocado. A delicious make-ahead side-dish for the holidays. Gluten-free and vegan friendly. Ingredients 2 cups wild rice 3 tangerines, divided 1 avocado, cut in half…
Pumpkin Brownie Swirl Pie
Pumpkin Brownie Swirl Pie Prep time: 55 minutes Cook time: 1 hour Total time: 1 hour 55 minutes Serves: 8 to 10 Brownie and pumpkin pie swirled together with a brownie crust Ingredients Brownie Filling: 1 stick unsalted butter, plus more for the pie plate 1 12 -oz. bag semisweet chocolate chips 2/3 cup packed…
Nutella Melt
Nutella Melt Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: 4 Hot cocoa made with Nutella, spiked with Frangelico, and topped with espresso whipped cream, hazelnuts, and coconut Ingredients 4 cups whole milk 1/4 cup Nutella pinch salt 6 oz. hazelnut liqueur, such as Frangelico 1 cup heavy cream, chilled 1/4 cup confectioners’ sugar 2 tsp….