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Simple Easy Bread

This simple easy bread recipe came about because I was reading about hygge recently. The Danish (which I am…partly) love to keep some soup simmering on the stove, so I thought “what would be better with a nice hot bowl of soup than some freshly baked bread?” This is a free-form loaf baked in a …

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Easy Shrimp Creole

This easy shrimp creole starts with a roux that thickens and adds a distinct flavor. It’s very important to keep the heat on your pot towards the low side. You’re cooking this roux until it’s dark and toasty (the color of peanut butter) which takes some time and patience. You’ll want to stir the bottom …

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Easy Almond Cake

I was in the mood to bake a cake that involved almond extract, and this easy almond cake fit the bill. I love the way this cake makes the house smell while it’s baking, it’s very easy to put together, and doesn’t involve any exotic ingredients. While I intended this cake as a dessert, I …

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Creamy Pumpkin Oatmeal

I made this creamy pumpkin oatmeal because I was in the mood for something warm and comforting for breakfast, and needed to use up some leftover pumpkin puree in the fridge. I wound up saving some to reheat later in the week. Feel free to use whatever milk you prefer, I chose almond milk since …

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Tuscan Butter Salmon

Tuscan Butter Salmon

Tuscan butter salmon served over rice is another of my salmon-over-rice dinner recipes that are super simple, but looks really impressive. Feel free to sub out the rice for pasta, but I prefer rice in this case. I generally buy a bag of prewashed baby spinach and look for salmon fillets that are consistent in …

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Harissa Salmon

Harissa Salmon

Harissa salmon served over rice is a wonderful dinner recipe that is super simple, but looks really impressive. I generally choose to use mild harissa paste and try to find a salmon fillet that’s as consistent in thickness throughout as possible to ensure even cooking. When it comes to herbs, cilantro is my herb of …

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