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Bacon, Roasted Broccolini & Gruyere Quiche

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Bacon, Roasted Broccolini & Gruyere Quiche is packed to the brim with rich savory bacon, perfectly roasted broccoli and gooey gruyere cheese. This particular recipe is in honor of my mom and her love for quiche, but it makes a great brunch recipe anytime this spring and summer!

Bacon, Roasted Broccolini & Gruyere Quiche | cakenknife.com

I’m officially back from Vegas and oh my gosh that was one of the best trips I’ve been on in a long time. I will say, five days in Vegas is a wee bit longer than I can typically handle but it was totally worth the slight queasiness and exhaustion I brought back with me to Denver.  [Read more…]

Bacon Parmesan Quick Bread

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Bacon Parmesan Quick Bread is a super fast bread recipe that comes together in 30 minutes! No waiting for dough to rise and it goes great with anything you’re having for dinner.

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The bread is BACK, you guys. It was only a matter of time before I baked up a fresh loaf to share with you. The only problem with baking up a quick bread like this? It’s gone that very same day. Even if it is just me, myself and I (well and Kya, you know, to clean up the crumbs).

This bacon parmesan quick bread is one of those recipes I’ve had in my back pocket for years whenever I either forgot to get bread for a dinner I was hosting or just desperately need bread in my life. Generally I’m too lazy to leave the house when I have a serious craving, and this recipe gets me happy in record time. [Read more…]

Perfect Garlic Agave Pizza Crust + a Dreamfarm Giveaway!

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Perfect Garlic Agave Pizza Crust is the only pizza crust recipe you’ll ever need. It’s sweet, savory and just a touch spicy, then it’s slathered down with a sweet and spicy honey butter that will have you obsessed after the first bite.

Perfect Garlic Agave Pizza Crust + a Dreamfarm Giveaway! | cakenknife.com

Anyone who knows BeauJo’s knows the beauty of dipping your crust in honey and enjoying the sweet and savory deliciousness that swiftly follows. For those of you who have not been exposed to this, get your butt to Idaho Springs, CO and experience it NOW.

I’ll wait.  [Read more…]

South of the Border Hummus

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South of the Border Hummus is a super simple way to mix things up using Sabra hummus and your favorite fresh ingredients. Grazing before dinner just got much more interesting. Welcome to the Unofficial Meal! 

South of the Border Hummus with Sabra Hummus | cakenknife.com

Is anyone out there a crazy grazer like I am? Half the time I’m eating it’s never an actual meal. It’s me pulling out a little bit of this, a little bit of that, tasting as I cook along the way, or just catching up with friends and family as I eat and eat and eat.

South of the Border Hummus with Sabra Hummus | cakenknife.com

There’s a long-standing tradition in my family of congregating in the kitchen before any meal and that always leads to grazing. Whether it’s my uncle trying to sneak a bite of bacon before brunch or my cousins sneaking oyster crackers before the big Christmas Eve dinner, we’re always getting our grub on before meals. 

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Mini Nutella Cinnamon Rolls

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Mini Nutella Cinnamon Rolls are warm, gooey and packed with chocolate hazelnut flavor. You can’t go wrong with a few of these and a cup of coffee in the morning!

Mini Nutella Cinnamon Rolls | cakenknife.com

So what do you do when the weather is supposed to be crap all weekend and you might get snowed in?

You bake. Not just any baking though, you bake with Nutella and cinnamon. Then your home turns into a chocolate hazelnut cinnamon filled explosion that you can revel in while you pretend that you don’t have to shovel anytime soon.

At least that’s how it goes in my head.  [Read more…]

Raspberry S’mores Bars

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Raspberry S’mores Bars are my excuse to have s’mores year round, especially when I don’t have a fire (or gas stove) handy. The raspberry dark chocolate ganache is the fruity chocolate indulgence you’ve been craving.

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Do you ever just take a moment to reflect on your overall ridiculousness and say to yourself, ‘danggggggg girl… You’re a special kind of special.’ Well, or guy for those of you men out there who can relate.

I swear, half the time I am completely put together and the other half of the time… well I’m a special mess from time to time. A great example is when someone asked me what the cover art was for Death Cab for Cutie’s Codes and Keys, and before I could even speak, I was doing the Jimmy Fallon hashtag symbol with my fingers. *face palm*

I think I might spend too much time on social media.  [Read more…]

BLAT Blue Cheese Crostini

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BLAT Blue Cheese Crostini are a fun take on the classic sandwich, given a little extra flavor with the blue cheese crumbled on top. It’s a simple appetizer that’s perfect for picnic!

BLAT Blue Cheese Crostini | cakenknife.com

I only have a few really simple and fun appetizers in my back pocket and this is one of them. I might be a little OCD in my need to be prepared, but I swear, it’s limited specifically to food. What can I say? I’m one of those people who always likes to know where my next meal in coming from.

Sidenote: what is with these drink dates that last hours and don’t include food? If you are asking me to grab a drink at 6:30 and want to hangout until 9, there better be some freakin’ food. Who doesn’t eat dinner?! WRONG. Just. WRONG. *end rant*

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Ricotta Gnocchi with Lemon Cream Sauce & Peas

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Ricotta Gnocchi with Lemon Cream Sauce & Peas is the one pasta dish you need to make the official crossover from winter to spring recipes. It’s rich and creamy with a bright, acidic finish and the pop of sweet green peas gives it the extra burst of freshness you’re craving right now.

Ricotta Gnocchi with Lemon Cream Sauce & Peas | cakenknife.com

It is FINALLY warming up in Denver (of course, the moment I say that means it’ll snow tomorrow…). It’s been so up and down with the weather lately, I’m both suffering from the head cold that’ll never go away and feeling deprived of the happy sunshine I need to survive. Now that it seems like we are in the clear here, I’m ready to start embracing the spring recipes I’ve been pinning all day, erry day.

That is the main reason I made this dish. The melt-in-your-mouth ricotta gnocchi is the ultimate vehicle for this lemon cream sauce that’s both rich and bright in every bite. Add a pop of sweet green peas in every bite and you have just the right blend of winter and spring classic dishes to help you let go of winter and usher in spring with a flavor explosion in your mouth.  [Read more…]

Spicy Avocado Chimichurri Salsa

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Spicy Avocado Chimichurri Salsa is a quick and easy salsa that breaks up the usual red-based salsa routine. It’s chunky, spicy, and packed with herbaceous flavor that’s impossible for anyone to resist!

Spicy Avocado Chimichurri Salsa | cakenknife.com

Hi! *waves* I’m back with another genius avocado recipe for Food Fanatic…

I used to be all about red-based salsas. It’s the comfort food us Coloradans have all grown up with in Mexican restaurants throughout the state. The red restaurant salsas are always flavorful and have just the right touch of heat, but after a while, you feel like you’ve tasted them all. There’s no wow factor that makes you sit up a little straighter and say “holy crap, now that’s some good freakin’ salsa!”  [Read more…]

Chocolate Bourbon Caramel Tart

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A Chocolate Bourbon Caramel Tart is the ultimate dessert for any chocolate and caramel obsessed person out there. It’s rich, decadent, indulgent and you won’t be able to resist going back for seconds.

Chocolate Bourbon Caramel Tart | cakenknife.com

Don’t run away yet! I swear, this tart is not as intimidating as it may appear.

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Greek Hummus Mini Tostada Stacks

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Greek Hummus Mini Tostada Stacks are a fun, flavorful appetizer that’ll really impress your guests. They take only 15 minutes to make and have a crazy array of flavors and textures, sure to please any palate.

Greek Hummus Mini Tostada Stacks | cakenknife.com

I haven’t had a voice for three days. Three. Freaking. Days. To say I am frustrated is a major understatement. Thankfully I don’t have a job where I need to talk all day long on the phone, but it would be nice to actually have a conversation without either a) sounding like a dying cat or b) listening in silence the entire time.

Obviously I caught whatever crud is making its way through Denver right now, and it’s more than content to just linger in me for an excruciatingly long time.
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Chilaquiles (aka Hangover Food)

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Chilaquiles, aka hangover food, are spicy, full of texture, and so many flavors all you’ll be able to do is sigh with pleasure 

Chilaquiles (aka Hangover Food) | cakenknife.com

So you had an epic bash last night where you drank too much Guinness and took one too many shots of Jameson. You tore into some serious corned beef and about half the party ended up staying at your house last night. Morning is here, you wake up and realize you have a massive group of people moaning and groaning from the hangovers that just started to hit them.

As much as you’d love to shove a few ibuprofen in their hands and send them packing, you are suffering too and wishing you had remembered to pull together some quick and easy breakfast that will shut everyone up and quell the pounding in your head.  [Read more…]

Avocado Tahini Dip

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Avocado Tahini Dip is a smooth and creamy dip that is almost like hummus, but with avocado instead of chickpeas. It’s delicious as an appetizer that’s ready in 5 minutes, and if you have any leftover (which is unlikely), spread it on a chicken sandwich for lunch!

Avocado Tahini Dip | cakenknife.com

I used to have a serious obsession with hummus. I would eat it all day every day, whether I was dipping crackers, carrots, pita bread, or simply using it as a spread on a sandwich. After I’d gone through the equivalent of a massive dump truck’s worth of the stuff, I realized I had gotten into a bit of a rut.  [Read more…]

Jalapeño Agave Cornbread Fritters

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Jalapeño Agave Cornbread Fritters are fried piece of sweet and spicy cornbread bliss. They are a fun treat to munch on at parties or even to spoil your family with during a typical ho-hum week.

Jalapeno Agave Cornbread Fritters | cakenknife.com

Sweet and spicy…. THAT’s my jam this week. I can’t get enough of it, especially when it comes to popping three or four (more like five or six) if these jalapeño agave cornbread fritters in my mouth.

The one bad thing about working in home is how many times I have to pass through the kitchen to let little miss Kya outside. Every time I walk through, there’s some sort of food tempting me to just take a bite. Add all those trips through the kitchen up and ugh, I really need to do a juice cleanse or something.
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Triple Chocolate Avocado Cookies

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Triple Chocolate Avocado Cookies are an indulgent chocolate fix that people won’t believe is actually healthy. See if you can taste the secret avocado ingredient… I bet you won’t be able to!

Triple Chocolate Avocado Cookies| cakenknife.com

You guys, I seriously can’t even handle these cookies right now. I’m kind of freaking out over them.

I probably ate about 5 or 6 of these bad boys as I was testing the recipe, trying to find the avocado in them and you can’t taste it at all.

No, I’m not exaggerating. That avocado is hidden so freaking well in these cookies, you’ll be able to get even the pickiest eater to fall in love with them.

Then you can sit back and smile to yourself for accomplishing such an amazing feat (based on a true story, just saying). 

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Individual Tiramisu Parfaits

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Individual Tiramisu Parfaits are just the right portion  of creamy, coffee-infused decadence to indulge in after a delicious meal. Or in the middle of the night so you don’t end up eating an entire pint of ice cream. 

Individual Tiramisu Parfaits | cakenknife.com

When I lived in Rome, I ate tiramisu like it was the last time I would ever be able to eat it. It was the ultimate Italian dessert for me (well, you know, aside from massive amounts of gelato) and I always felt a little fancy when I ate it while also sipping on espresso with my girlfriends.

While I lived there, I signed up for a random cooking class at the school I went to and of course, what was on the menu? Tiramisu (translated is “pick me up” which I always felt was utterly perfect). This was the first time I’d ever made the dish and OMG if I didn’t lose my mind when I found out just how easy it is to make. After spending all afternoon shopping in the outdoor markets and cooking in the kitchen on the rooftop terrace, we all gathered around this massive table to dig in. I’m not going to lie, we may have all licked our plates as we kicked back with full bellies.  [Read more…]

Mexican Pulled Pork Tartine (Open-Faced Sandwich)

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Mexican Pulled Pork Tartine is a south-of-the-border twist on the classic French open-faced sandwich. This meal is a breeze to make and is ridiculously filling to boot. 

Mexican Pulled Pork Tartine (open-faced sandwich) | cakenknife.com

On my last trip to Paris, I remember hearing about this restaurant that I simply had to go to for a delicious meal on the cheap. It was this tiny little modern place (of course the name of it completely escapes me now) and I remember sitting down, taking out the menu and realizing that all they served was tartine. At the time, I was overwhelmed after popping around Europe for a week already and I kept thinking “tartine” was “tartin” like tarte tartin. I fumbled my way through my rusty French and thought to myself, what the heck did I just order?

To my surprise and delight, it was a tartine. The perfect open-faced sandwich served on the biggest slice of bread I’d ever seen in my life. [Read more…]

Black Pepper Goat Cheese Biscuits

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Black Pepper Goat Cheese Biscuits pack a little bit of spice, tang, and a whole lot of flaky layers. These buttery biscuits go well with any meal and make an even better midnight snack when slathered with extra creamy butter…

Black Pepper Goat Cheese Biscuits | cakenknife.com

Once upon a time, there was a girl who loved bread so much she almost married it. Upon realizing that this marriage was a) complete impossible and b) a surefire way for her to go to the looney bin, she slathered her love in butter and devoured the carb-loaded soulmate instead…

And thus, an addiction to carbs became her newfound happiness as she ventured out on the quest to find the perfect biscuit.  [Read more…]

The Ultimate Valentine’s Day Cheese Board

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The Ultimate Valentine’s Day Cheese Board is the way to your boo’s heart (or the perfect way to celebrate your true friend love with your BFFs) this Valentine’s Day. A little sweet, a little savory, and full of variety, you can spend a romantic evening cuddled up with plenty of wine. 

The Ultimate Valentine's Day Cheese Board | cakenknife.com

With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, I’ve been racking my brain for a recipe to celebrate. Originally I was going to share some cinnamon rolls with you, but they turned out to be an epic fail (first one of many this year, I’m sure). So instead of spending all your time on a complicated recipe this year, why not dive into a romantic cheese board? Just picture this – a couple bottles of wine, a gourmet spread of cheese, crackers, and other goodies, snuggling up with your boo under a blanket surrounded by candles. Pretty damn romantic, am I right?

OR picture several bottles of wine, the gourmet spread, chick flicks and your besties giggling like children during an epic sleepover, 1990s style. Except with fine wine and cheese. Because we’re adults now and we’re classy. 

Regardless of how you plan to spend your Valentine’s Day, this cheese board is a must. Building the ultimate Valentine’s Day cheese board is easy, as long as you are sticking with the good stuff, like Castello cheeses. Castello really pulls out all the stops with their variety of cheeses, from soft to hard, aged to double creme, making them a great addition to any cheese board. It was SO hard to narrow it down to just two (the ideal number for a cheese board meant for two, but if you have more people to serve go ahead and throw more on there).  [Read more…]

Salmon Cake Sliders with Spicy Mayo

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Salmon Cake Sliders with Spicy Mayo are a crispy, spicy and flavorful appetizer that’s easy to make and will really wow a crowd. Or you can be completely selfish and just make them for lunch for yourself. It’s up to you!

Salmon Cake Sliders with Spicy Mayo & A KitchenAid Giveaway! | cakenknife.com

Boy oh boy do I have loads of treats for you today. First let’s start with this beautiful little salmon cake slider, shall we? These perfectly fried beauties are my new obsession and I’m sure you can see why. They have a ridiculous amount of flavor in those little cakes and the spicy mayo just amplifies the taste that much more. I was lucky enough to whip these up with my oh-so awesome cousin last weekend on a leisurely Saturday. I’m pretty sure she’s about 50% responsible for the awesomeness that you see here (ok maybe more like 65%, but don’t tell her that ok? Wouldn’t want her getting a big head or anything… 😉

And what do I spy in the back there? Why I think that might just be a shiny new KitchenAid 5-Speed Diamond Blender… Did I mention I’m giving away one of them today? More on that in a second though.

Salmon Cake Sliders with Spicy Mayo & A KitchenAid Giveaway! | cakenknife.com

A platter of these is absolutely irresistible….
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Snickers Caramel Cheesecake Bars

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Snickers Caramel Cheesecake Bars are a caramel-lover’s dream with chopped up Snickers and extra caramel packed into every bite. The creamy cheesecake and chocolate crust is just the icing on the cake.

Snickers Caramel Cheesecake Bars | cakenknife.com

You guyssssss…. I think I overdid it with this one just a little bit. Then again, is there ever such a thing as ‘too much’ when it comes to caramel and chocolate?

Hint: the answer is no. Just saying.

Seriously though, these Snickers caramel cheesecake bars are ri-DONK-ulous. I may never go back to a traditional cheesecake again. I mean, handheld cheesecake. Let that sink in for a minute. It’s a thing and it’s glorious, and if you aren’t doing it already, you should be.  [Read more…]

Avocado Goat Cheese Crostini

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Avocado Goat Cheese Crostini are how I get fancy with avocados! The goat cheese and fresh cherry tomatoes are the bright and acidic accents the humble avocado needs to take your appetizer game to the next level. 

Avocado Goat Cheese Crostini | cakenknife.com

Let’s continue rocking the appetizer game, shall we? At the end of last week I brought you some killer egg rolls, but I couldn’t leave you with just those, especially now that the Broncos are in the SUPER BOWL. BOOM.

Avocado Goat Cheese Crostini | cakenknife.com

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Cheesy Bacon Ranch Chicken Egg Rolls with Creamy Buffalo Dipping Sauce

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Cheesy Bacon Ranch Chicken Egg Rolls with Creamy Buffalo Dipping Sauce may be a mouthful to say, but they are a mouthful of deliciousness in every bite. The cool, creamy ranch dip in the egg rolls packs in the flavor and perfectly compliments the spicy kick in the dipping sauce. It’s a game day win, every time!

Cheesy Bacon Ranch Chicken Egg Rolls with Creamy Buffalo Dipping Sauce | cakenknife.com

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What’s happening this weekend? Denver Broncos are going to beat those Pats, that’s what. It’s the second the last game of the season and I am morphing into full-on tailgating food mode. All I plan on eating for the next two weeks is tailgating food, because once the Super Bowl is over, I can kiss the perfect excuse for a cheat day goodbye.

Is it bad that I think of football in terms of food more than I do the game itself…?  [Read more…]

The Ultimate Boozy Coconut Hot Chocolate

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The Ultimate Boozy Coconut Hot Chocolate is an indulgent, creamy, and oh-so coconut-y way to warm up on a chilly night. The key is to go overboard with the whipped cream and toppings, because over-indulgence is SO in right now.

The Ultimate Boozy Coconut Hot Chocolate | cakenknife.com

I was going to start out by saying that I might have gone a little overboard with this one, but I’ve since changed my mind. This is just the right amount of over-the-top deliciousness and crazy indulgence. When you drink this, it’s an event. It’s own party with a parade, marching band, and fireworks exploding everywhere (well really just on your tastebuds and in your brain, but you get what I’m trying to say, right?).

Right now, I am deep in the middle of a chocolate obsession. Yes, this is a general state of being for me, but it’s amplified this week for some reason. It all started with this hot chocolate and now that I’m making a dessert with Snickers (stay tuned for that awesomeness!), it’s like it exploded. I’ve been trying to be good and the best thing I’ve come up with is freezing a bag full of various chocolate chips (white, dark, milk and those Reese’s ones). Somehow the cold chocolate tastes amazing and makes me eat less of them!  [Read more…]

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