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Strawberry Almond Scones

Life is good. You know how I know? The biggest dilemma I was faced with this past weekend was what to do with the rest of my coveted strawberries. Two batches of jam, three smoothies, and four...

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Philly Cheesesteak Sandwiches

I give up. Why don’t YOU try to photograph a cheesesteak. The gooier and meltier the better, taste-wise, but the harder it is to photograph. Disclaimer: I do not live in Philly, nor have I ever...

May 13, 2013 Like

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Wild Mushroom Papardelle

Great news! Today I’m also sharing this recipe over at Broadway+Thresher, a new online lifestyle magazine dedicated to exploring the rich diversity of our rural areas and the influence urban...

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Strawberry Hibiscus Jam

Life is short, and strawberry season is even shorter. Don’t waste one precious second. We ditched work one afternoon last week (shh, don’t tell) and went strawberry picking, hoping to fill our...

May 8, 2013 Like

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Brussels Sprout Mac ‘n Cheese

It’s been a long time coming, this mac ‘n cheese. I’m fairly loyal to the boxed stuff, and will admit I had never really tried a homemade version before this year. Why? I have no idea. I first...

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Le Creuset Flower Cocotte Recipes and a Giveaway

Hello, spring. Hello, sunshine. Hello, gorgeous flower cocotte. Who would have ever thought cookware could bring such happiness? In part 2 of our ongoing partnership with Le Creuset®, we’ve...

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May Kitchen Challenge: Gingerale

I’ve become somewhat of a ginger ale connoisseur in the recent months; after having decided that alcohol just makes me feel icky and tired of being the lame-o who only orders water. Now, it’s...

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Speculoos Cookie Sandwiches

Speculoos! It sounds like something out of Harry Potter. And indeed, they could most definitely be described as magical. You might be more familiar with the name Biscoff. They’re quite the little...

Apr 29, 2013 Like

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Homemade Poppy Seed Burger Buns

Am I the only one that’s disappointed by the serious lack of beautiful burger buns available at grocery stores these days? It’s aisle after aisle of plastic wrapped buns; deflated, limp little...

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Gorgonzola Lamb Burgers with Pickled Cherry Relish

As this year’s canning season draws near, I figured now would be a good time to start using up what’s left of last year’s preserves. It was, in essence, that objective that led us to create these...

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April Kitchen Challenge Results: Macarons

You guys. I was seriously worried I was going to fail my own challenge. Is that even allowed? I’ve made 6 batches since I first announced this month’s kitchen challenge. Batch #1 (just a small test...

Apr 22, 2013 Like

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Anolon Nouvelle Copper Sauté Pan Giveaway

Good cookware is a gift, especially for someone who is in the kitchen on a daily basis. During our early years cooking together, we went through cheap nonstick pans like they were disposable. Sure...

Apr 18, 2013 Like

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Hibiscus Flower Enchiladas

Let’s just go ahead and call this what it is, ok? Hibiscus week. Seriously, though, I didn’t realize a pound of dried hibiscus would be so much. And as a result of my overzealous purchase, these...

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Hibiscus Mango Sorbet

When life gives you mangoes… Lots of gorgeously golden, sweet and juicy mangoes… Make sorbet. Clearly. In what could only be described as kismet, I also happened to have a large quantity of dried...

Apr 15, 2013 Like

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Thai Red Duck Curry

A long, long time ago in a place far, far away (a.k.a. back when we were in college), there was a Thai restaurant that we loved. Nestled in the corner of a strip mall next to a Ross and a JoAnn...

Apr 12, 2013 Like

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Chocolate & Nutella Rockslide Bars

You might remember the avalanche bars I made a while back… I certainly haven’t forgotten them. And I’ve always thought a chocolate & Nutella version would be simply smashing. I even decided to call...

Apr 9, 2013 Like

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Shaved Brussels Sprout Salad

Brussels sprouts are the new kale. Pecorino is the new Parmesan. And this is quickly going to become your new favorite salad. This salad was inspired by a similar dish at a new neighborhood...

Apr 4, 2013 Like

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Chocolate-Glazed Almond Horns

Back in college, I had my between-class routine down pat. After spending 3 hours in an art studio class, I needed a recharger (aka sugar fix) before my next class. But being that it was only 10am,...

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April Kitchen Challenge: Macarons

You had to know it was coming. With a series called “Kitchen Challenge,” macarons were bound to be the subject sooner or later. So let’s just get it over with, shall we? Technically I’ve attempted...

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A Day in the Life

What does a normal day here in the Love & Olive Oil household look like? Working from home, we do have an ample amount of freedom if something comes up during the day, but for the most part, we...

Mar 29, 2013 Like

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Loco Moco and Announcing the Breakfast for Dinner Enhanced E-Book

“So, if you had to pick, what’s your favorite recipe in the book?” Throughout this entire process, that question comes up over and over. And when I was promoting The Cookie Dough Lover’s Cookbook,...

Mar 27, 2013 Like

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Roasted Garlic and Parsnip Soup with Sage Lemon Butter

Mother Nature is having a good laugh, that’s for sure. One weekend it’ll be beautiful, a perfect 70 degrees and a periwinkle sky. Then, in what feels like a cruel trick, Monday comes along complete...

Mar 25, 2013 Like

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March Kitchen Challenge Results: Croissants

Mission, Croissants: Accomplished. What fun! And not nearly as difficult as I expected! Time consuming, yes, but actual level of difficulty was surprising in its straightforward simplicity. And the...

Mar 21, 2013 Like

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Lemon Layer Cake with Chocolate Fudge Frosting

I do hope I’m not the only one that often finds the food and meals in a novel more memorable than the book itself. For example, I read The Particular Sadness of Lemon Cake last year, and could not...

Mar 18, 2013 Like

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Honey-Roasted Carrot and Quinoa Salad

Another day, another unique salad. This one combining some rather unusual ingredients, including honey-roasted carrots, pickled beets, and dill. The beets and carrots make for a delightfully sweet...

Mar 14, 2013 Like

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Gorgonzola Cheese Straws

I don’t know what my obsession with gorgonzola is lately, but my first attempt at more of a crispy-cracker-like snack was not so successful. It’s like I couldn’t roll the dough thin enough. Stumped...

Mar 11, 2013 Like

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Chocolate Stout Beer

I have nothing against cakes, tarts, pies, or delightful frozen treats. But sometimes, okay maybe more often than not, I simply want to drink my dessert. And I’m not talking about milkshakes or hot...

Mar 7, 2013 Like

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Meyer Lemon Macadamia Nut Tart

I’m not usually a lemon kind of girl. Dessert, to me, is chocolate, chocolate, and more chocolate. Fruit tarts, lemon bars, and fruity crumbles on restaurant menus will always be skipped over in...

Mar 4, 2013 Like

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March Kitchen Challenge: Croissants

It’s easy to stay in your comfort zone, as is true of many areas of life, including in the kitchen. It’s easy to think that trying new and difficult things is setting yourself up for failure. It’s...

Mar 1, 2013 Like

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Dark Chocolate and Banana Truffles

Chocolate and banana make one amazing combination. And these truffles are no exception, with a silky smooth, creamy center that has just enough banana flavor to be absolutely dreamy but not...

Feb 27, 2013 Like

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Love and Olive Oil

Strawberry Almond Scones

Philly Cheesesteak Sandwiches

Wild Mushroom Papardelle

Strawberry Hibiscus Jam

Brussels Sprout Mac ‘n Cheese

Le Creuset Flower Cocotte Recipes and a Giveaway

May Kitchen Challenge: Gingerale

Speculoos Cookie Sandwiches

Homemade Poppy Seed Burger Buns

Gorgonzola Lamb Burgers with Pickled Cherry Relish

April Kitchen Challenge Results: Macarons

Anolon Nouvelle Copper Sauté Pan Giveaway

Hibiscus Flower Enchiladas

Hibiscus Mango Sorbet

Thai Red Duck Curry

Chocolate & Nutella Rockslide Bars

Shaved Brussels Sprout Salad

Chocolate-Glazed Almond Horns

April Kitchen Challenge: Macarons

A Day in the Life

Loco Moco and Announcing the Breakfast for Dinner Enhanced E-Book

Roasted Garlic and Parsnip Soup with Sage Lemon Butter

March Kitchen Challenge Results: Croissants

Lemon Layer Cake with Chocolate Fudge Frosting

Honey-Roasted Carrot and Quinoa Salad

Gorgonzola Cheese Straws

Chocolate Stout Beer

Meyer Lemon Macadamia Nut Tart

March Kitchen Challenge: Croissants

Dark Chocolate and Banana Truffles

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