Blood Orange Cream Cookies

Gorgeous Blood Orange Cream Cookie Sandwiches | cafejohnsonia.com

What seems like ages ago, I made a recipe for Blood Orange Cream Cookies based on a recipe by chef/photographer extraordinaire Aran Goyoaga. It really was a lifetime ago! Just looking at the old blog post, I am brought back in time. I took the photos in the spare bedroom we used as an office in a crazy little house we rented. That was the house where I really started honing my photography and cooking skills. […]

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Fresh Autumn Glory® Apple Chutney Recipe

Fresh Autumn Glory Apple Chutney Appetizer | CafeJohnsonia.com

Hello, friends! It’s been quite a while since I posted a recipe. It’s been a whirlwind year that I will tell you about later. For now, I want to share this new recipe for Fresh Autumn Glory® Apple Chutney that I created for one of my very favorite brands, SuperFresh Growers. Last fall I was invited to visit the Autumn Glory® apple orchards in Washington State and toured the facilities where the apples are washed, sorted, […]

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Autumn Glory and Granny Smith Apple Healthy Breakfast Cookies

Healthy Breakfast Cookies | CafeJohnsonia.com

These healthy Breakfast Cookies are a powerhouse combo of whole grains, sweet and fiber-rich apples, and nut butter for a wholesome, filling grab-and-go breakfast or snack. Back in October, I went on a little road trip with my friend Kelly. We drove from where I live in Boise, Idaho up to Washington to visit some of the SuperFresh Growers’ apple orchards. We specifically visited one of the Granny Smith orchards and the next day we […]

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Egg Nog Spiced Gluten-Free Slice and Bake Cookies

I’ve partnered with Pamela’s Products for this holiday cookie recipe. Friends, meet your new favorite holiday cookie – Egg Nog Spiced Gluten-Free Slice and Bake Cookies. It’s that time of year again when we fill our cupboards and fridges with baking essentials. For me that always includes several bags of Pamela’s All-Purpose Gluten-Free Artisan Flour Blend. It’s been my go-to GF flour blend since I was first used it to make my Chai Spice Snowball […]

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Barramundi Rice Rolls

These Barramundi Rice Rolls with Coconut Peanut Curry Sauce are full of fresh flavor and texture thanks to citrus-marinated cubes of barramundi and thinly sliced veggies, avocado, and mango. Perfect for dipping in spicy Coconut Peanut Curry Sauce! This post is sponsored by Australis Barramundi. Thank you for supporting the brands we love and use in our kitchen. Barramundi, our favorite sustainable white fish, goes so well with just about every cuisine, but especially Asian […]

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Spanish Style Baked Barramundi

Spanish-Style Baked Barramundi | CafeJohnsonia.com

It’s been a few years since I was first introduced to barramundi. I’ve partnered with Australis to create a new recipe featuring their ocean-raised barramundi. This Spanish-Style Baked Barramundi will knock your socks off – promise! It’s based on a recipe for white fish my husband grew up eating, but with the addition of quintessential Spanish paprika and olives. If you’re never heard or barramundi before, or need a quick refresher, here’s what you need […]

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Gluten-Free Grilled Chicken Pasta with Red Pepper Sauce

Gluten-Free Grilled Chicken Pasta with Red Pepper Sauce

This recipe for Gluten-Free Grilled Chicken Pasta with Red Pepper Sauce utilizes a grill– you can even cook the pasta on the grill if you’ve got the right kind of pot! The Right Gluten-Free Pasta for Grilled Chicken Pasta I love pasta. I could eat it every single day. But it’s often hard to find a good gluten-free substitute, especially one that my whole family with enjoy with me. I like using gluten-free pasta that […]

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Mint Julep Sweet Tea Green Smoothie

Mint Julep Sweet Tea Green Smoothie

Peach season is just about here and I need to share the recipe for my favorite green smoothie ever  – it’s called Mint Julep Sweet Tea. The recipe comes from Simple Green Smoothies: 100+ Tasty Recipes To Lose Weight, Gain Energy, and Feel Great in Your Body.  This vibrant green smoothie is just what you need this summer to beat the summer heat! I was lucky to be able to work on the photography, design, […]

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Mini Cherry Gluten-Free Frangipane Tarts

Mini Cherry Frangipane Tarts

These Mini Cherry Gluten-Free Frangipane Tarts are a summery take on the classic French tart. Made with a crisp, buttery gluten-free crust, and a filling of juicy cherries and a mixed nut frangipane – a blend of almond, coconut, walnut, and pecan flour from Pamela’s Products Nut Flour Blend, these darling little tarts are as delicious as they are cute. It’s cherry season! I look forward to fresh cherries all year long – the season is […]

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Sorghum Vegetable Salad with Cumin-Lime Vinaigrette

Sorghum Vegetable Salad with Cumin-Lime Vinaigrette | cafejohnsonia.com

Fill a plate with this colorful Sorghum Vegetable Salad tossed with a spicy Cumin-Lime Vinaigrette – it’s vegan, gluten-free, and absolutely delicious! Well, the spring is flying by faster than I can adequately enjoy it. I feel like winter drags on forever and then spring is gone in a snap. As I’m typing this, the tree outside my window is just starting to sprout fluffy pink blossoms on every branch. It’s some kind of decorative […]

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