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Mardi Gras King Cake Recipe

Fat Tuesday! Mardi Gras King Cake Recipe – Stand Mixer-Free

by Stephanie Stiavetti on February 21, 2012 · 0 comments

in Baking, Desserts, Holiday

It’s king cake day! Or rather, today is Fat Tuesday, which means it’s time to get your grub on before the Lenten fast begins. Ok, I’m not really going to fast – that tradition died out in my family ages ago. But, in celebration of Mardi Gras, I did dig out my favorite king cake recipe.

If you’re not familiar with king cake, you might be surprised to read that most recipes require you to knead the dough. Dough in a cake recipe, you may ask yourself? [[Read more about Mardi Gras King Cake Recipe - Stand Mixer-Free]]

Strawberry Chocolate Mousse Parfait

A Sweet for Your Sweetie: Strawberry Chocolate Mousse Parfaits

by Stephanie Stiavetti on February 13, 2012 · 3 comments

in Desserts, Gluten Free, Holiday, Recipes, Vegan

Just in case you’re not aware: tomorrow is Valentine’s Day. If that sentence suddenly put you into a panic, relax! I’ve got you covered. Sure, you might not have flower delivery or a dinner reservation set up, but your local grocery store has plenty of gorgeous bouquets on offer, and dinner is only a few quick steps away.

But, what about dessert? On Valentine’s Day, the sweets course is the whole point of dinner, isn’t it? Since you’ll already have your hands full, your best bet is a quick and easy Valentine’s Day dessert recipe. And here is where I introduce Hervé This. Read the rest of this article →

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Happy 5th Birthday, The Culinary Life!

February 4, 2012

I can’t believe this blog is 5 years old. So much has happened in that time!

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Hippy Crack Muffins

January 27, 2012

This raspberry flax and almond flour muffins recipe is perfect for breakfast, hot out of the toaster oven, smeared with butter and honey. I’ve been known to eat three at a time, then moan in delight.

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Introducing The Culinary Life Newsletter Giveaway

January 18, 2012

I’m excited to announce The Culinary Life Newsletter. Get juicy details that aren’t posted on this blog AND win a Wüsthof Santoku knife for free!

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Stress, Pain, and Cassoulet

January 11, 2012

If you’re looking for a hearty casserole that will keep you full for days, look no further than this cassoulet. Hearty and warming, this dish is like the culinary equivalent of a snuggie, fresh from the dryer.

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Are You On Pinterest?

January 9, 2012

I’ve been cataloging food stuff on Pinterest, a great new site for sharing information in a visual way. Are you on there, too?

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A New Chapter – New Years Resolutions for 2012

January 6, 2012

I’m not one for resolutions, but I’m all for goals. Take a peek at what I hope to accomplish this year, and share with me what your goals are for the new year.

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Gluten-Free Vegetarian New Years Eve

December 30, 2011

This recipe makes a large batch of salad, perfect for buffet tables or large dinner parties.You can use the same amount of brown rice or quinoa, if you prefer. You can add shrimp if you like, or leave it out.

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