Fresh Figs with Maple and Hickory Smoked Bacon Glaze

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Print Recipe Fresh Figs with Maple and Hickory Smoked Bacon Glaze Yum Fresh figs lightly drizzled with maple and hickory smoked bacon glaze is like a little taste of sweet and salty heaven on earth. Course Appetizer / Snack, Sides Cuisine American Prep Time 10 minutes Cook Time 15 minutes Passive Time 15 minutes Servings pieces Ingredients 24 fresh figs, …

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Worlds Best Bison Burger

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Print Recipe Worlds Best Bison Burger Yum The secret to making this juicy bison burger so delicious is all in the herbs. Course Dinner, Entrees, Lunch, Main Dish Cuisine American Servings people Ingredients 1 pound ground buffalo1/2 cup fresh mixed herbs parsley, sage, thyme, rosemary and parsley1 teaspoon sea salt1 egg Course Dinner, Entrees, Lunch, Main Dish Cuisine American Servings …

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Carrot cake Jam

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I absolutely love homemade carrot cake! Especially if it’s piled high with a decadent cream cheese frosting on top. Funny story: last year, I hosted an exchange student from Peru.  Ignacia had never even heard of carrot cake but the thought of putting carrots in a cake was a completely crazy and unappealing idea to her.  I get that.  When …

Ginger Pear Preserve

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I am a child of a homemade jam making mother.  I grew up on peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, toast, pancakes and waffles all slathered with homemade jams of every flavor.  So naturally, when I became a mother, I raised Jam eating kids too. One summer I dedicated my weekends to turning every type of berry I could get my hands …

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Healthy Holiday Fudge

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Growing up, every year my mother would make her decadent homemade fudge to serve on Christmas Eve. I often wondered how she made this magical treat until the day (somewhere in my late twenties) I asked her the secret to the best fudge on the planet. Her answer was fantasy fudge from the same marshmallow jar used to make rice …

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Gluten-free, Dairy-free Coconut Lemon Bars

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Gluten-free, dairy-free Coconut Lemon Bars are lightly sweet, slightly sour, and make the perfect dessert to bring to your next party, backyard bbq, or enjoy at home when you are craving a little goodness. When I prepare desserts for my gatherings, I like to include a lemon flavored option since it’s always a welcomed offering for those who prefer a …

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Frozen Banana Ice Cream with Salted Caramel Sauce

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Print Recipe Frozen Banana Ice Cream with Salted Caramel Sauce Yum A decadent easy to make dairy-free ice cream made purely from bananas. Drizzle the top with organic agave nectar caramel topping, sprinkle with salt and enjoy. Course Dessert Cuisine American Prep Time 5 minutes Servings people Ingredients 2 sliced frozen bananas use whole frozen bananas if using a juicer2-3 …

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Gluten-free, Dairy-free Mini Strawberry Tarts

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Sometimes the biggest flavor comes wrapped in littlest packages. Gluten-free, Dairy-free Mini Strawberry Tarts are a no bake tart dessert with a dramatic flavor. The fluffy strawberry filling gently spooned in to a tender moist pecan and coconut crust creates a mouthful of flavor that begs for just one more. I like to make these mini tarts when I am …

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Warm Coconut Cucumber Soup

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Print Recipe Warm Coconut Cucumber Soup Yum Course Soup/Salad Cuisine American, Asian, India, Mediterranean Servings people Ingredients 3 tablespoons coconut oil2 small cucumbers peeled and roughly chopped1 cup organic chicken or vegetable broth1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped or 2 teaspoons of dried dill1/2 cup coconut milk, canned1/2 teaspoon sea salt adjust to tastecracked pepper optional4 eggs, hard boiled, peeled and …

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Mango-Cucumber Salad with Mint & Sweet Onions Recipe

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Cucumber mango mint saladWhen it comes to salads, there is no end to the variety of ingredients you can use to create an appetizing palatal experience. For me, that combination has to draw me in, keep me interested, and leave me wanting more for it to be considered a great salad. Call me a salad snob if you will, but …