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candy, dairy-free, gluten-free, quick & easy, sides, sweets, vegan, vegetarian, Winter

Completely Addictive Spicy Candied Nuts

Nov 20, 2018 | By Melissa

At my house, we like to eat our Thanksgiving dinner in the middle of the afternoon rather than at night. But no matter how much I tell myself to save room for the big meal, my body still thinks it wants to eat at lunchtime. Obviously, the solution is appetizers! You cannot go wrong with these easy […]

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candy, dairy-free, gluten-free, quick & easy, sweets, vegan, Winter

Chocolate Gingerbread Date Balls

Dec 07, 2017 | By Melissa

I’m going to say what maybe some of you have also thought: Christmas has been making me a little nervous since last January. Christmas is a season of joy and light and life! And cookies. And parties. And desserts. And indulgence with family and friends.

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Fall, mains, tarts & pies, vegetarian

Smoky Sweet Potato, Black Bean, and Spinach Empanadas

Oct 18, 2016 | By Melissa

A few weeks ago, I told Sarah of Well Dined that all I wanted to do this Fall is bake, bake, bake, and I wondered whether she would mind eating nothing but cookies for lunch when we got together. She thoughtfully responded that we should make empanadas. And after we made these, we congratulated ourselves […]

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cake, Fall, SRC, sweets

Drunken Pumpkin Bundt Cake

Oct 10, 2016 | By Melissa

About a year ago, a good friend of ours left a bottle of spiced rum at our house, as a gift. To be honest, neither of us are big cocktail drinkers. And so, the bottle of rum has gathered dust in the cabinet. But then, as part of the Secret Recipe Club challenge for October, I […]

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dairy-free, gluten-free, mains, salads, Summer, vegetarian, wholesome

Rainbow Cauliflower Bowl

Aug 18, 2016 | By Melissa

I’ve become kind of obsessed with cauliflower. Lately, I’ve been eating it almost every day, with beet hummus, for breakfast scrambled with eggs, instead of rice with Indian food. And then Sarah and I decided to combine our powers for good and make a colorful, healthy lunch totally based on cauliflower. I am NOT on […]

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brownies & bars, SRC, sweets

Cookie Butter Truffle Brownies

Jul 11, 2016 | By Melissa

Oh my word. I have no words. Words have left the building and they have been replaced by drooling. Cookie butter. Truffle. Brownies. You see, my friends, this is exactly what is so great about the Secret Recipe Club! When I fall into a dessert rut, I love exploring the creativity of other bakers, like Tracy […]

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cookies, dips & sauces, sweets, Winter

Homemade Cookie Butter

Jul 07, 2016 | By Melissa

Are you into cookie butter? It’s basically like peanut butter…except made from pulverized cookies. You know. Because your sweet tooth wasn’t getting enough attention. I have meant to make a homemade cookie butter recipe for you at Christmas for about three years now (it makes a great foodie gift in a cute jar!)…but every Christmas slides by […]

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allergy-friendly, dairy-free, gluten-free, mains, quick & easy, vegan, vegetarian, wholesome, Winter

Chana Masala

Jan 23, 2016 | By Melissa

I adore Indian food. I love the spices and the warmth. I love that Indian food is packed with things that are good for my body, and that it doesn’t taste like “health food.” Indian food is fantastic. But I’ve got to admit that I don’t cook Indian food at home very often. True, I love going […]

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cheesecake, Fall, sweets

Pumpkin Cheesecake with Pecan Gingersnap Crust

Nov 22, 2015 | By Melissa

I have never liked pumpkin pie. I know I’m not alone in that. Because of pumpkin pie, I believed until well into my adulthood that I hated all pumpkin things. Thank God I got over that! But seriously, pumpkin pie is not the only way to enjoy your pumpkin this Thanksgiving. And why do pie […]

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Fall, quick & easy, sides, SRC, vegetarian

Cardamom-Scented Delicata Squash with Yogurt Sauce

Nov 09, 2015 | By Melissa

There is so much to be thankful for! Day 7: Thankful for new friends and birthday parties. Thankful for family visiting from out of town, for cuddles with Caitlin and s’mores around the fire pit. Day 8: Thankful that my brother is home from his adventures in Africa! Day 9: Thankful for the cool weather […]

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