Pork Tenderloin with Thyme-Fennel Spice Rub and Cider Cream Sauce

pork tenderloin with thyme-fennel spice rub

Pork tenderloin is incredible when prepared well. And by that, I mean it should not be the least bit overcooked, but still pink on the interior. Because it is a lean cut of meat, spice rubs and marinades are a great way to add some flavor. I’m a big fan of fennel, and when it’s paired with thyme and garlic it makes for a really good pork spice rub. The other star of this recipe […]

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Pao de Queijo Recipe | Brazilian Cheese Rolls

I’ve been meaning to post this recipe for ages and ages. There’s a good reason why I haven’t, which will become apparent in a second. My husband’s cousin shared her amazing Pao de Queijo Recipe with me a few years ago. When I make them, they disappear faster than I can bake them. Everyone loves these addictive little cheese rolls. They disappear so quickly that it’s hard to even get a decent picture of them. For […]

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Sauteed Green Beans with Olives and Sun-Dried Tomatoes

I’m always looking for easy side dishes that can double as a main dish. I don’t eat meat much anymore, if ever, so I like to make a side dish that can be my main dish. These sautéed green beans are just the versatile side/main to fit the bill. I like to use fresh haricot verts, but when those aren’t available, I don’t mind using frozen beans. (By the way, Trader Joe’s frozen green beans […]

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Baked Sweet Potato Fries with Rosemary Sea Salt

I’m totally in love with sweet potato fries. I’m trying really hard to swap out regular potatoes for sweet potatoes whenever I can. It’s the smaller healthier choices that add up. This recipe is pretty straightforward, just like you’d make any kind of oven fries. The thing that makes them a little more special is the homemade rosemary sea salt. It just takes them to the next level. I learned from my friend, Meg, that […]

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Spiced Candied Orange Peel

I’ve been meaning to share this recipe for Spiced Candied Orange Peel with you since November. November. That was…two months ago! Can you believe it? The days are flying by. So, you might think this is a holiday recipe, and it is, my friends, but it is also a good anytime recipe. Citrus is plentiful and delicious in the winter and it’s a good way to take advantage. Truth be told, I still have some […]

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Gluten-Free Sticky Date Pudding with Toffee Sauce

  Sometimes there are foods that we love so much, but have never made at home. Gluten-Free Sticky Date Pudding with Toffee Sauce is one such food. Up until I married my husband, I would have never touched the stuff. Dates? I would totally wrinkle my nose and tell you that only my grandmother and mother ate dates, and that they did because they were weird. When you’re a child, I suppose that’s allowed. But […]

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Winter Trail Mix

I love a good trail mix loaded with nuts, dried fruit, and more importantly, chocolate. This Winter Trail Mix is a fun twist on a classic trail mix. I’ve added some of my very favorites to make a festive mix that’s perfect for the holidays. Perfect for munching, crunching, or giving as a gift to a friend. I found some whole dried cranberries at Trader Joe’s, so I snatched those right up. I loved dried […]

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Chai Spiced Snowball Cookies (Gluten-Free and Vegan)

Thanks to Pamela’s for sponsoring this post. Cardamom is one of my favorite spices – a close second to cumin. During the holidays I amp up my use of cardamom because it not only feels appropriate, but necessary. :) These Chai Spiced Snowball Cookies are flavored with a good dose of both ground cardamom and ginger. Just enough your tongue tingles and makes you feel warm and fuzzy inside. These cookies are similar to pfeffernusse, […]

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Cranberry Caramel Sundae with Homemade Ginger-Cardamom Ice Cream

Cranberry Caramel Sundae. This is now a thing. A thing you will want in your life stat. The base is a very holiday-ish homemade ginger-cardamom ice cream and then there’s the cranberry caramel sauce. Can I be honest? I could skip the ice cream all together in favor of just the cranberry caramel. Every time I make it, I think, “Why don’t I make this more often? Like every week?!” Well, that’s because cranberry season […]

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Saturday Smoothie: Kale Cranberry Pear Green Smoothie

  I’m taking a break from all the sweets today and sharing another winter smoothie recipe. I can’t seem to get enough cranberries! I want to head to the store and stock up with more before they are gone for the year. I really like adding them to my smoothies. They add a great tang. Cranberries are really good for you, and this is a great way to use them without adding sugar. The dates […]

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