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Double Chocolate Cookie Brittle with Nuts {Croquant au Chocolat et Noix}

The world needs more chocolate in 2014, does it not? With buckwheat flour, this recipe can be gluten free as well.  My “wheat belly” appreciates an occasional break from gluten.  More chocolate, less gluten–these sound like good resolutions to me! Have you seen the other chocolate recipes here at Swirls and Spice?  Most of them are also gluten free.    The top three in 2013 were: … Continue reading Double Chocolate Cookie Brittle with Nuts {Croquant au Chocolat et Noix}

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Cranberry and Coconut Gummy Candies

Had I known that making gummy candy was quicker than Jello, I would have made it long before now! Seriously, gummies take less than 30 minutes to mix, set, and cut, and only require four ingredients. Can it get much easier than that? These candies were so easy that I had time to play around with sweeteners.  I found that maple syrup tasted better than … Continue reading Cranberry and Coconut Gummy Candies

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Almond Surprise Pancakes with Cinnamon Maple Syrup

In real life I have been blessed to know some very creative friends.  I met Quyen when she was a university student in Vietnam.  She has since gone on to live abroad herself, and I love seeing what her talented hands continue to create inside and outside of the kitchen.  Of this amazing pancake recipe she says: Last week I happened to make these pancakes … Continue reading Almond Surprise Pancakes with Cinnamon Maple Syrup

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Blueberry Pomegranate Muffins

Adding red pomegranate arils to things is usually a good idea.  Especially if you love pomegranate.  With blueberry muffins, here is an opportunity to add a little extra colour, flavour and crunch.  The crumb topping gives a superb finish.  With the first batch gobbled up quickly, it’s time to make more.  Mornings, especially busy ones, just go better with muffins.  And fresh, homemade muffins are … Continue reading Blueberry Pomegranate Muffins

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Soothing Spiced Smoothie with Turmeric

Smoothies and I have an off-and-on relationship.  It makes no sense, really, because I continue baking all year long.  Meanwhile, my blender, which can deliver healthy results much more rapidly than an oven, gets neglected in the corner of my counter top.  Smoothies are something I hope to make a more regular part of my days in the months ahead.  Inspiration for a simple smoothie … Continue reading Soothing Spiced Smoothie with Turmeric

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Steamed Milk with Cinnamon and Dates

As a college student, local coffee houses (that were not national chains) drew me in as an evening hangout spot.  It wasn’t about the coffee; my friends and I came for the ambiance.  To justify occupying a table, I would order a cup of hot chocolate or steamed milk. However, unlike those artificially tinted cups of warm, frothy sweetness, this homemade version of steamed milk … Continue reading Steamed Milk with Cinnamon and Dates

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