Gluten Free Almond Poppy Seed Bread, this our family's favorite desert bread! I am sure it will be your families too!

So you are probably wondering what a "bolo lêvedo" is? All I can say is, think english muffin , but a million times better! They a...

While I can accept variations of ajvar, it's safe to say that the Serbian recipe for ajvar is truly something special.

The Best Flapjack Recipe in the Whole Wide World. Ever. Quite a claim huh? Well, all I can say is give this recipe a go and see what you think ;)

This red wine sauce makes steaks and roasts into something a little more elegant.

**UPDATE: A few commenters noted that they had issues with the cookies spreading a bit more than what was depicted in the photos. A few also mentioned that the cookies were a bit on the salty side. I've revisited this recipe as of tonight, 11/12/2012, and have posted a new and improved version that gives you the soft, chewy cookies you're seeing in the photos. A little more cake flour and corn starch, and a little less salt fixed the issue. Thank you so, so much for your patience :) This past weekend the hubby and I went to eat Sunday lunch with my family. My mom and sister were in charge of the salad and lasagna (both were amazing by the way) so that left the dessert to me. I always love whipping up anything with sugar, so this was fine with me :) I had originally planned on taking Irish Car Bomb Brownies, but those were a HUGE flop (I'll share more about that later this week). So I was back to square one. I didn't want anything super heavy since we were already eating lasagna, and I thought about doing a cookie since I haven't blogged many such recipes. I feel like the sugar cookie is something that, for the most part, everyone loves. Some people have different aversions when it comes to things like oatmeal raisin (raisins? ew!) or chocolate chip (some like thick and fluffy, others like thin and "greasy"), but no one can really complain when it comes to good 'ole plain sugar cookies. I like my sugar cookies thick, fluffy, chewy and soft. Cornstarch is an ingredient that keeps baked goods from spreading, so I knew I wanted to add some into this recipe to keep the cookies from getting too flat. I played around with the proportions and ingredients (using both cake flour and all purpose) and settled on the recipe below. I love me some almond flavoring, but you could definitely flavor these to your liking. I love the twist that almond extract gives these cookies, but using another extract won't affect the texture of the cookie. I'm not trying to toot my own horn, but these are the best sugar cookies I've ever had. No lie. I made them pretty small, but I'm sure you could make them larger if you were willing to adjust the baking time. Enjoy! Soft and Chewy Almond Sugar Cookies CCK Original (Printable Recipe) 1 1/2 C white sugar 2/3 C unsalted butter (cold) 2/3 C shortening (room temp) 2 eggs 2 tsp almond extract 2 3/4 C cake flour 1 C all purpose flour 1 Tbsp cornstarch 2 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp salt sugar in the raw (I like raw sugar for this, but any coarse sugar or sprinkles would work) Preheat oven to 350 degrees and prepare baking sheet. Cream sugar, butter and shortening. Stir in eggs and almond extract. Combine flour, cornstarch, baking powder and salt and add to butter/egg mixture. Use electric mixture to ensure dough is thoroughly combined. Chill dough in fridge for 30 minutes. Roll 2 tsp of dough (I used a small cookie scoop to make things easier) into a ball and roll in raw sugar. Place on prepared pan. Bake cookies for 7 minutes. Remove from oven and gently press the tops of the cookies flat with the back of a spoon while they are still warm and pliable. (The cornstarch keeps them from spreading so they will be mounded up). Return bowl of dough to fridge in between baking batches. Remove to cooling rack. Allow to cool completely. A tip: ~DO NOT bake longer than 7-8 minutes!! They may seem under-baked, but when they cool they will firm up.

Pan-fried French toast forms the basis for a delectable brunch main dish when topped with ham, two kinds of cheese, and perfectly poached eggs for a twist on the Monte Cristo sandwich.

Credit goes to Get Off Your Butt and Bake for this recipe. Whenever I find a recipe with rave reviews, it makes me want to make it that much more! When I found this one, people were saying great things about it: Seriously these are the best enchiladas you can make at home and better than almost all of the enchiladas I've had at restaurants. We devoured them. Thanks for the deliciousness! I just made this last night and I have to say it was AMAZING!!!!!!!!!! Thank you for the recipe!!!!! Made these tonight for Cinco de Mayo and loved them! And so, in the mood for some mexican food, I made these unique enchiladas. They were delicious! Even better reheated the next day. I hate when people serve starch with more starch, so I just paired this up with a fresh green salad with homemade dressing. It was a very filling dinner and we definitely had leftovers! I'd love to hear about how these turn out for you! FiveStar Enchiladas 1 lb. lean gr. beef 1 can kidney beans, drained & rinsed 1-10.5 oz. can corn, drained 1-4 oz. can diced green chilies 1/4 t. salt 1/4 t. cumin 1/4 t. chili powder 1/2 c. picante sauce or salsa 2-10 oz. cans mild enchilada sauce {I used 1 mild, 1 medium} 1 can Campbell's Cheddar Cheese soup 10 (6 1/2 in.) fajita tortillas 2+ handfuls grated Mexican cheeses Preheat oven to 375. Brown gr. beef. Drain off & blot out extra grease. Mix in kidney beans, corn, diced green chilies, and spices. In a separate bowl, combine salsa, enchilada sauce, and cheddar cheese soup. Warm up slightly to help un-condense the soup. Add about 1 cup of sauce mixture to gr. beef filling and stir. Put about 1/2 c. of prepared sauce in the bottom of a 9x13 pan. Start generously filling tortillas and rolling them up, seam down. I left the cheese out of my enchiladas because of the cheesy sauce, but you can also sprinkle some grated cheese inside of each enchilada if you'd like. Once all enchiladas are rolled up, cover with remaining sauce mixture. Top with two generous handfuls of cheese, or more. Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake for another couple minutes, until cheese is melted. For another great enchilada recipe, click HERE! Creamy Chicken Verde Enchiladas

Delicious cheesy, hearty low carb lasagna with noodles! These noodles are so good, you'll never miss the traditional version.

Enjoy the fresh flavour of apricots all year round with this easy apricot jam recipe that uses more fruit than sugar.

The Best Flapjack Recipe in the Whole Wide World. Ever. Quite a claim huh? Well, all I can say is give this recipe a go and see what you think ;)

All Natural Fat Free Whipped 'Cream' ~ this dreamy whipped 'cream' is fat free, and delicious! It's a healthy whipped topping that you can feel good about!

"It's Raining Men," the venerable gay anthem from the Weather Girls, is put to good use as Channing Tatum, Matthew McConaughey, Matt Bomer, Joe Manganiello, and Alex Pettyfer take it all off in a new clip from the film Magic Mike.In an interview with The Advocate McConaughey discussed the film's app...

This fabulous homemade garlic bread is filled with lots of herbs and garlic then the top is spread with garlic butter that contains marjoram, thyme, parsley and basil. It's incredibly delicious and wonderful served with soup or your favorite Italian or pasta dish.

This handmade, original painting is truly one-of-a kind. I never paint the same one twice. main colors: Green , Light Purple titled "Eye Am Psyched" The number in the description belongs to this painting only. ooak. This piece of ART is ready to hang & signed by the artist. All you need is a wall and a nail or a ledge or a shelf. Its title & date of completion are inscribed on the back. I think the paintings speak for themselves but if you need to know anything more just ask - I will be more than happy to oblige! After all, this is only a photograph and the object itself is the thing to be seen. In other words: QUESTIONS? Bring 'em on! dimensions are rounded to the nearest inch additional materials: brawn,brains,dreams,intellect,concentration,coordination,fun,eyelashes, bugs,determination,passion,genius,sweat,tears,blood,latex You can look at more of my paintings if you like right here: http://www.etsy.com/shop/InvisibleFountain Thanks for looking, Luke Cavagnac

Say hello to my Cheesy Garlic Pav Bhaji Sliders! Veggies mixed with Indian spices, sandwiched between soft rolls which have a generous spread of vegan garlic butter + some vegan cheese. YUM.

This inside-out grilled cheese uses white bread, extra sharp Cheddar cheese, and butter for Chef John's ultimate crispy, crunchy, cheesy sandwich.

Easy shakshuka with feta is one of our favorite ways to have eggs for dinner, and it's equally great for brunch. It's a quick, easy, one-pan meal that's full of comfort and flavor.

This will most likely be a long post. I won't be offended if you skip all the writing.But, The Curvy Carrot (my extracurricular baby) has just turned one.I cannot believe that I started this blog one year ago. I had just gotten back from the Food and Light Workshop in Boulder, Colorado…