Tag: Almond

  • Clementine & Almond Corn Muffins

    As soon as winter hits, I can’t get enough of clementines. I only discovered them a year ago and was immediately obsessed. Tart and sweet, they have such a beautiful taste and smell. I thought they could really take something as simple as a corn muffin to the next level. Ground almonds and black pepper give…

  • White Chocolate Bark with Pretzels, Almonds and Dried Cherries

    I am not a candy maker. The whole thermometer thing has me completely intimidated. That being said, I can make bark. Bark is basically candy for people who can’t make candy. This little recipe is from Cooking Light. I’ve had it bookmarked for a year with the intention I’d make it at Christmas. Toasted almonds,…

  • Zucchini, Garbanzo and Lemon Couscous

    When I started to make dinner last week, I discovered the main course hadn’t thawed, and we were out of boxed mac and cheese, our go-to last-minute dinner. So, I was left to root around our kitchen cabinets. Thank God I had cleaned them out the day before, or I would be writing this from…

  • DIY: Almond & Orange Scrub

    A year ago, I did a post on DIY Beauty. For a while, I’ve been wanting to try some of the other recipes I found while researching, and finally landed on this almond orange scrub via Pink of Perfection. I had all of the ingredients on hand, so it seemed like a perfect fit. It was a…

  • At the Market: Zucchini with Almonds & Parmesan

    Zucchini is one my favorite summer vegetables. At our house, we eat it at least once a week in warmer months. Typically, I use this recipe from Smitten Kitchen, which is easy and delicious. Although it’s always a hit, I wanted to switch it up a bit. Using some of the same ingredients, zucchini, parmesan and almonds,…

  • Patriotic Pancakes

    Last month, I went with friends to see Burn the Floor at the Kauffman Center. Before the matinée, we met for brunch at Bluebird Bistro. I had the pleasure of trying their strawberry pancakes with granola and sage. I liked the unexpected crunch of the granola and thought I could do my own twist using my…