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A forkful of rich dark chocolate cake Gâteau au Chocolat Fondant de Nathalie. The rest of the slice of cake is visible on a floral plate in the background

Mini Dark Chocolate Cake: Just Enough of a Good Thing

Gâteau au Chocolat Fondant de Nathalie is an exquisite, melt-in-your-mouth dark chocolate cake that wows everyone who tastes it. It’s such a rich cake, however, that baking a full recipe is just too much. Enter the Mini Gâteau au Chocolat Fondant de Nathalie, a twenty percent recipe that incorporates a tasty addition from one of the many bakers who wrote about this lovely cake back in the early food-blog era. This post may contain affiliate links, meaning that I get a commission if you take advantage of the offer (thank you!).
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Blood oranges and herbs. Image shows four blood orange halves, along with several oranges, a sprig of rosemary, a sprig of thyme, and sprigs of parsley are visible

Roast Pork Tenderloin with Blood Oranges

Roast Pork Tenderloin with Blood Oranges has everything I want in a winter dish—a little bit indulgent, but also bright and flavorful. This dish uses blood oranges as a marinade, in the sauce, and as a garnish. Serve this for an occasion or for a work-from-home weeknight—again, my kind of dish! This post may contain affiliate links, meaning that I get a commission if you take advantage of the offer (thank you!).
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Cherry Vinaigrette

Salad with Goat Cheese, Almonds, and Cherry Vinaigrette

Lordy, it got hot out there. It got so hot so fast that I just could not bring myself to turn on my stove. Instead, I made an easy and delicious Salad with Goat Cheese, Almonds, and Cherry Vinaigrette that comes together in seconds and requires absolutely no cooking. This salad is more than the sum of its parts, and you’ll have the Cherry Vinaigrette on repeat. A little travel memory from Switzerland and its exquisite jams, too. BONUS RECIPE for subscribers! This post may contain affiliate links, meaning that I get a commission if you take advantage of the offer (thank you!).
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Olive Tapenade

Make Olive Tapenade for Your Next Apéro

Make Olive Tapenade for your next apéro when you don't feel like cooking. Easy and versatile, this will become your favorite salty snack. This post may contain affiliate links, meaning that I get a commission if you take advantage of the offer (thank you!).
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Lemony Pasta with Asparagus and Smoked Trout

Lemony Pasta with Asparagus and Smoked Trout

Lemony Pasta with Asparagus and Smoked Trout cooks in a flash and uses ingredients you likely have on hand, making it a perfect bright and comforting spring weeknight dish. The lemon sauce makes an excellent template for you to experiment with what works for you. This post may contain affiliate links, meaning that I get a commission if you take advantage of the offer (thank you!).
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Savory Oatmeal

Reduce Food Waste with Larder-Clearing Savory Oatmeal

Reduce food waste by making delicious and comforting Savory Oatmeal whenever you have cheese rinds and herbs that need using. Bonus recipe for subscribers! This post may contain affiliate links, meaning that I get a commission if you take advantage of the offer (thank you!).
6 mins read
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