#amanda masterchef 6

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Lemon Tart + Meringue Topping

Lemon Tart + Meringue Topping

One my favorite things about winter, is that citrus is in season! From cara cara oranges to blood oranges and meyer lemons. For this Lemon Tart with Meringue Topping, I used a combination of lemon blood orange juice! But you can use any combination of citrus that you like.  (more…)

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Sesame Cake Recipe + Giveaway

This recipe is so unique and I could not wait to try it. It is made wth black sesame seeds, black tea and is topped with a chai glaze. This Sesame Cake Recipe also comes with a Giveaway on Instagram!!  A huge congratulations to my friend, Asha who just wrote a cookbook, Masala & Meatballs: Incredible Indian Dishes with an American Twist! We met via instagram and Asha shares beautiful photos of…

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Homemade Beef Pho

One of our favorite comfort foods while living in Seattle was Pho. There was no better way to cozy up, than with a hot bowl of broth with noodles and some fresh herbs. We always had the veggie pho, as there was no halal option. But I’ve been wanting to try making my own homemade beef pho.  (more…)

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Kale Pesto Shrimp Pasta

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Homemade Sourdough Loaf

Hussein loves bread and always prefers bakery fresh bread to anything in a plastic bag in the supermarket. I’ve made quick, no-knead loafs with yeast before but really wanted to try my hand at sourdough. Many of my blogger friends had posted about Artisan Sourdough Made Simple by Emilie Raffa. I ordered the book and began my journey. Since ordering this cookbook, I’ve made three loaves of bread…

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Roasted Carrots with Carrot Top Pesto

If you’re looking for an easy Thanksgiving side dish, I’ve got you covered with these Roasted Carrots with Carrot Top Pesto. I especially love this recipe, because it uses the entire carrot, end to end, including the tops, which so often get throw away.  I first had carrot top pesto, 3 years ago, while at a dinner hosted by my friend, Lena, in her home in Portland, OR. It was a delicious…

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Baklava Cheesecake Recipe

This is probably my most requested recipe. I saved this recipe for something special and that came in the form of ‘America The Great Cookbook’.  Cheesecakes are one of the first things I learned to bake on my own. I was in 4th grade and I purchased a cookbook from the school book fair. It had a blue cover and pages and pages of recipes inside. I made the New York Style cheesecake with Strawberry…

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Citrus Spiced Cranberry Sauce

I L-O-V-E cranberry sauce. But not that stuff that comes out of metal jar. Yes, I know they organic cranberry sauce in cans but it is not as good as homemade. This recipe is super easy to make and can be done two days in advance (I wouldn’t go longer, because we are making fresh cranberry sauce). My citrus spiced cranberry sauce is sure to be a favorite on your table this Thanksgiving! (more…)

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