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Recipes From Amy

Spiced red fruit tartlets

POSTED ON December 22, 2015

Posted in Baked Goods, Dessert

Spiced red fruit tartlets

 

The scent of these tartlets is not only delicious, but also surprisingly intriguing; perhaps it’s the tanginess of the pomegranate and berries combined with a hint of cardamom, orange and nutmeg or the dark cocoa crust enriched with ground almonds, maple and coconut? Even after they cooled I couldn’t stop trying [...] continue reading ->

Herbed shitake and oyster mushroom soup

POSTED ON December 12, 2015

Posted in Gluten free, Soup

Herbed shitake and oyster mushroom soup

 

For as long as I can remember, I’ve gone into the holidays planning to keep things simple, but as you may imagine that becomes increasingly challenging as December progresses. When the month begins, I feel a sense of calm and am slightly removed from the buzz that is generating. Even as [...] continue reading ->

Fig Toasts

POSTED ON November 17, 2015

Posted in appetizer, cookbook, Snacks

Fig Toasts

 

Back when food blogging was a relatively nascent phenomenon, I would check in on the handful (or so) that were on my radar every week. I enjoyed the ritual of reading these blogs so much that I timidly began dreaming about writing my own food journal. Observing through pictures and words [...] continue reading ->

Buckwheat beet soup with spicy horseradish

POSTED ON October 31, 2015

Posted in Gluten free, Soup

Buckwheat beet soup with spicy horseradish

 

Since my book came out I’ve had the opportunity to connect with so many talented authors, cooks and bloggers — some I’ve followed for a long time and others are new discoveries. And, making these connections has been one of the most rewarding aspects of becoming an author. Recently I received [...] continue reading ->

Pumpkin Oat Waffles (gluten free and vegan)

POSTED ON October 9, 2015

Posted in Breakfast, Gluten free

Pumpkin Oat Waffles (gluten free and vegan)

When it comes to breakfast I prefer to eat something that nods towards a sweet flavor but isn’t actually sweetened. Ingredients like squash, warming spices, almonds and oats all have a subtle, naturally sweet flavor and are perfectly comforting for breakfast. I leave the dates, raisins and added sweeteners for times when I’m really [...] continue reading ->

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