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Gluten Free Clementine Cake Recipe

December 14, 2019

This clementine cake is gluten free, made in the food processor and comes out of the pan like a dream. It couldn’t be easier and it is deliciously moist. The smell of clementines cooking fills the house with a bright, citrusy aroma, which is wonderful this time of the year. Another holiday treat we love right now are these gluten free rum balls.

Clementine Cake

When the mercury drops and you are puttering around the house, this is the perfect baking endeavor.

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Dinner Divas Meal Plan – Week 139

December 13, 2019

Welcome back to another Dinner Divas meal plan! Each week, we bring you a new menu plan to help you get dinner on the table. This month is extra busy and stressful for most of us, so we hope these recipes make meal time a little easier. You can find all of our previous menus on the Dinner Divas Menu Plan page on this blog! It gets updated weekly as new menu plans come out.

This week, we have a few seasonal items as well as some healthy recipes to balance all the treats we are eating right now. Because, that’s what it’s all about this time of the year.

Easy weeknight meals, plus a couple of delicious extras. This week, the bonus recipes are extra delicious!

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Gluten free rum balls (paleo)

December 12, 2019

Paleo, gluten free rum balls are a healthier way to enjoy this holiday treat. Made with almond and coconut flours, these paleo treats are easily made vegan or keto with a simple swap.

For another recipe that is made in the food processor, check out this gluten free clementine cake.

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This Paleo Rum Ball Recipe is sponsored by Sprouts Farmers Market. Thank you for supporting the brands that support Pook’s Pantry. As always, all opinions, recipes and photos are my own.

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Easy soup recipes for dinner

December 10, 2019

Homemade soup is my dinner go to. When I can’t figure out what I want to eat, I know that I have lots of easy soup recipes for dinner that I can make in about 30 minutes. I am a soup lover, I can eat it no matter the weather. One of our all time favorites is this easy lentil soup recipe. I make this at least every other month and it never goes to waste.

For me, food in bowls is pure comfort. There is something about holding a warm bowl of food, inhaling it’s goodness and leaning over it to dig in. And a good bowl of soup is like a hug for your insides.

Whether you are looking for vegetarian soup recipes for dinner, chicken soup recipes for dinner or hearty soup recipes for dinner, you will find it here.

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Corvina with Butter and Herbs

December 7, 2019

Corvina with butter and herbs is the best baked corvina recipe and it couldn’t be easier. Mild corvina fish is topped with a compound herb butter and baked in the oven. Ready in about 20 minutes, this is a healthy and fast weeknight dinner. Try this Corvina with Tomatoes and Olives for a delicious Mediterranean-style fish.

Corvina with butter and herbs is a delicious way to eat fish. This is a great recipe for people who don’t like “fishy-tasting” fish, as corvina is very mild. It is fancy enough for guests, but quick and easy enough for busy weeknights.

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Dinner Divas Weekly Meal Plan 138

December 6, 2019

Welcome, welcome, welcome to the first dinner divas weekly meal plan of December. We’re gearing up for holiday baking. As you’ll see, we have two delicious desserts this week that are full of holiday flavors. I for one, can’t wait for all of the Christmas cookies that will be baked and eaten in the next few weeks.

Each week, the dinner divas strive to create a menu plan that will help you get dinner on the table. We feature recipes that are family-friendly, not too time-consuming or difficult and delicious.

We hope that this helps you, as you are planning your menus for the week ahead, to get inspired, to get in the kitchen and cook a few new recipes and most of all, to have fun doing it.

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Almond Biscotti with Golden Raisins

December 4, 2019

Biscotti studded with amaretto-soaked golden raisins and slivered almonds are the perfect addition to your holiday baking list. They are perfect for cookie exchanges and they hold up really well when shipping to far away friends and family. If you are a biscotti lover, try this gingerbread biscotti too!

I’m not a huge fan of raisins, but golden raisins are another story. Their flavor is milder and fruitier than regular raisins, making them an excellent choice for both baking and cooking. Paired with toasted almonds, this biscotti is full of flavor.

Because this recipe has a bit of liquid, fruit and butter, it is less dry than most biscotti. It is still very crunchy, but one thing it is most decidedly not, is dry. I sprinkled the top with a mixture of coarse sugar and flake sea salt for extra crunch.

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Old Fashioned Gingerbread Loaf Recipe

December 2, 2019

Gingerbread is one of the classic flavors of the holiday season. An old fashioned gingerbread loaf is a perfect dessert to have on hand when friends and family come to visit. For me, anything gingerbread is welcome and this classic gingerbread cake is something I bake every year and it goes perfectly with a strong cup of tea.

I made a maple bourbon glaze to coat the gingerbread, which really complements the spices used. You can swap bourbon for a splash of milk to keep the glaze kid-friendly, if you’ll be serving it to the whole family.

The combination of spices that make up gingerbread are the flavors of Christmas. There is something about the blend of cloves, ginger, cinnamon and molasses that fills the house with a warm cozy feeling like nothing else can. These gingerbread biscotti are quickly becoming a new favorite in our house for that reason and also because they are delicious dipped into strong coffee.

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Dinner Divas Meal Plan: Week 137

November 29, 2019

Happy day after Thanksgiving! This week’s dinner divas meal plan has a few ideas for leftovers, a couple of dinner recipes that have nothing to do with Thanksgiving food and a cookie recipe to get you ready for the holiday baking season!

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This year, we only have a small amount of leftovers from Thanksgiving. I’m thankful for that.

If you are in the same boat, I’m sure you’ll enjoy a few of these non-turkey recipes. And, if you’re swimming in leftovers, take a peek at the recipes for turkey day leftovers and make something delicious.

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Fresh Cranberry Chutney

November 25, 2019

Cranberry chutney is a sweet and sour condiment made with fresh cranberries, onions, ginger and orange zest. It is a great topping for crostini as an appetizer, but is also delicious on baked chicken. If you love the combination of cranberries and orange, try this Cranberry Orange Upside Down Cake. For even more cranberry goodness, this Apple Cranberry Chicken Salad is one of our go-to lunches.

This recipe for cranberry chutney makes 4 cups (or 1 quart), so it is perfect for gifting to friends and neighbors. Tie a pretty ribbon around a glass jar and take some with you as a hostess gift for holiday parties.

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