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In addition to the recipes I share with you on this site, I also wanted to make a space to share about life and the things I love, as well as hear from you and highlight some parts of life that bring you joy and the things that you do to make the world a better place! I'm creating a book club with monthly reads here (and a connected video meeting for all interested), and you can click the Get In Touch button to contact me about being a part of the video meeting! Thanks for visiting, and I wish you health and happiness!
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Romesco sauce
I love everything about this sauce: the pinky-orange color, the slight heat and smokiness, the super creamy taste without any dairy and a...
Hope Saxon
Jun 22, 20201 min read
Toffee and Dark Chocolate Chunk Cookies
3/4 cup heath toffee pieces or chopped homemade English toffee (my recipe at the bottom) 1 cup dark chocolate chunks 1 stick butter...
Hope Saxon
Jun 18, 20202 min read
Rainbow Cookies
These are a staple at Italian bakeries and Jewish delicatessens alike, and depending on where you live, they'll be called either a cake...
Hope Saxon
Jun 16, 20202 min read
Chimichurri, Steak and Burrata Salad
This is the perfect summer salad in my mind! Delicious grilled steak, creamy burrata, peppery arugula and tangy chimichurri complement...
Hope Saxon
Jun 11, 20201 min read
Chipas- Argentine Cheese Buns
I dreamt about these gooey, cheesy, chewy little buns when I came back from living in Argentina, and I thought they'd be so hard to make,...
Hope Saxon
Jun 11, 20201 min read
Cinnamon and Cardamom Rolls with Cream Cheese Frosting
A lot of my friends on instagram voted that I try to make cinnamon rolls, so I did just that on this long weekend! Because cardamom is...
Hope Saxon
May 24, 20202 min read
Homemade Banana Pudding
Whenever I visit New York City, I make a point to visit Magnolia Bakery and get their rich, sweet, creamy and dreamy banana pudding! They...
Hope Saxon
May 22, 20203 min read
Fresh Farmer's Market Vegetable Quiche
I love quiche, but I've been nervous to make it from scratch because I thought it would be so difficult! It turns out, making a delicious...
Hope Saxon
May 16, 20202 min read
Panzanella Salad with Burrata and Basil Oil
I knew what my mom wanted me to make for Mother's Day dinner without even asking--panzanella. This fresh, crunchy and flavorful Tuscan...
Hope Saxon
May 11, 20202 min read
Easy Homemade Vanilla Bean Ice Cream
Let me preface this recipe by saying nothing will ever beat McConnell's (best ice cream in the world and my first employer ever), but...
Hope Saxon
May 8, 20202 min read
The Ultimate Fudgy Cinnamon and Coffee Brownies
In my house, we like really fudgy brownies, so I set out to create a brownie recipe that would satisfy our cravings and incorporate some...
Hope Saxon
May 8, 20201 min read
Chicken Tinga and Roasted Potato and Onion Tacos
Maks 12 large tacos For the flour tortillas: 2 cups all purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon baking powder 2 Tablespoons cubed...
Hope Saxon
May 6, 20202 min read
Veggie and Quinoa "Fried Rice"
When you're stuck at home and have a craving for fried rice, but you don't have any rice, you have to get creative! I have to say, I...
Hope Saxon
May 3, 20202 min read
Mini Mozartkugeln Cakes
When my dad and I traveled around Europe a couple of summers ago, we biked our way through the Czech Republic, Germany, Austria and...
Hope Saxon
May 1, 20203 min read
Homemade Mayo-Free Ranch Dressing
I have a hatred of mayonnaise so fervent that some people say it's verging on a phobia. Unfortunately, one of my favorite things to dip...
Hope Saxon
Apr 26, 20201 min read
Potato, Kale, Caramelized Onion and Bufala Mozzarella Pizza With an Herbed Garlic Buttery Crust
Those who know me have listened (most in shock and horror) as I tell them I don't love pizza. The closest I've ever come to loving pizza...
Hope Saxon
Apr 26, 20202 min read
Homemade Granola
One time, in my freshman year of college, my friend Ana let me try some of her favorite granola, and I accidentally ate the whole bag in...
Hope Saxon
Apr 24, 20202 min read
Light and Fresh Quinoa Salad with Feta and Jammy Eggs
This is a delicious and light weekday lunch or dinner, full of protein and flavor! Serves 4 Ingredients: For the Quinoa 1 cup quinoa...
Hope Saxon
Apr 19, 20202 min read
Sugar Cookie Birthday Cake
3 of my dear friends celebrated birthdays this week, so what better way to celebrate than with a little cake! This birthday cake is a...
Hope Saxon
Apr 17, 20202 min read
Homemade Fettuccine with Herbed Butter White Wine Sauce and Meatballs
The most delicious, comforting Sunday night dinner! Serves 4 Ingredients: For the Pasta (Bon Appetit's fresh pasta recipe): 2 cups all...
Hope Saxon
Apr 12, 20202 min read
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