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Of course at this time of year, I feel like I should be spending my time baking cookies and holiday treats AND of naturally thinking of what to prepare for this year's big Christmas meal! But truth be known, I've felt more like making wholesome comfort foods and winter salads like this one. A deliciously simple barley salad with kaki (in season now!), pomegranate, pine nuts and of course...

Love them or hate them. That’s how it is. No matter how tasty I think this Brussels sprouts caesar salad is, if these mini cabbages aren’t your thing, then I’m probably not going to be able to convince you otherwise. So this is purely for my fellow Brussels sprout loving friends. Those of you that haven’t been traumatized by Christmas past and your mother telling you to finish your...

Cranberry Orange Apple Crisp. So much awesomeness in one place. It’s the perfect cozy, wholesome treat in a bowl. Full of warming flavors like cinnamon, bourbon vanilla and ginger, here’s a crisp made with wholesome ingredients (oats, walnuts, maple syrup, caramel-toned mascabado sugar, coconut oil, and a winning combination of cranberries, apples, and oranges). Love Love Love Love Love. Cranberry orange apple crisp for dessert or breakfast This cranberry orange apple...

Cozy up with this winter with fresh cranberry muffins. That's right, meet my new seasonal favorite for breakfast on-the-go. This recipe truly makes me wish fresh cranberries were available year-round. These muffins are made with spelt flour which has an mild, slightly sweet and appealing nutty flavor and is packed fresh, bright red cranberries. Spices like cinnamon, ginger, vanilla as well as fresh orange zest and crunchy walnuts as...

Chocolate chestnut cake. The perfect wintertime holiday cake. It's fluffy, rich in flavor and sweet in taste. And what nobody will guess is how truly simple it is. It's splendid as it is, or you can take it to the next level and top it with mascarpone whipped cream, sprinkle it shaved chocolate or simply a little cocoa. Anyone who knows me well, knows I don't actually eat cake. When...

This spinach pie is one of my all-time favorite comfort food meals -- one I have been making for years. It's easy to throw together on a weeknight and leftovers taste great reheated the next day. Best part is... it is absolutely delicious. Okay, anything wrapped in puff pastry is delicious. Okay, puff pastry is certainly not a health food, but extra spinach makes up for it, right? This is...