Tag Archives: nuts

Homemade granola bars.

Posted on May 15, 2013 by

You’ll love these crunchy-chewy homemade granola bars, with natural sweeteners, dried fruits and whole grains. Continue reading →

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Roasted carrot and red pepper salad.

Posted on April 5, 2013 by

Roasted carrots and red pepper combine with cumin and an easy tahini dressing to make an unconventional salad: no lettuce required! Continue reading →

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Toasted pecan granola.

Posted on March 18, 2013 by

Use the best nuts you can find for this homemade toasted pecan granola recipe, and chop them into big, yummy chunks. You won’t stop eating it! Continue reading →

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Make-ahead appetizers for Christmas Day.

Posted on December 17, 2012 by

These simple appetizers can easily be made ahead and can stave off the hungries before your big holiday dinner. Continue reading →

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The Clara Project: pecan pie bar cookies.

Posted on December 12, 2012 by

This Pecan Pie Bar Cookie recipe is much easier to make than mini pecan pies, just as tasty, and a welcome addition to the holiday cookie tray. Continue reading →

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Homemade granola bars.

Posted on October 12, 2012 by

To date, I’ve posted four recipes for homemade granola made with agave, oats and other natural ingredients. Maybe I have some kind of granola fetish, I don’t know. I love it with milk for breakfast, out of hand as a … Continue reading →

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Oatmeal raisin cranberry bars.

Posted on July 4, 2012 by

These chewy oatmeal bars with dried fruit would make a great lunchbox treat or breakfast-on-the-go. Continue reading →

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Arugula salad with cranberries and pistachios.

Posted on April 16, 2012 by

With arugula abundant at local farmers’ markets, this simple salad with cranberries and pistachios is right in season. Continue reading →

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Better than store-bought: Homemade chocolate-almond spread.

Posted on February 28, 2012 by

If you love chocolate-hazelnut spread, here’s an easy homemade version with chocolate and almonds. Yum! Continue reading →

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Recipe revamp: fall granola.

Posted on November 10, 2011 by

I posted back in May of this year about finding the perfect homemade granola recipe after much sampling and experimenting. And just to prove that cooking is, indeed, one big experiment, I’ll share a seasonal revamp on that earlier recipe. … Continue reading →

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