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Mini Loaves of Italian Sesame Bread

March 30, 2020 By Dana Vento

Mini Loaves of Italian Sesame Bread

A mini loaf of bread is a great way to portion out how much I eat.  I very much limit my carb intake, but my family does not.  To meet in the middle, I bake bread in mini loaves. ...

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Almond Croissant Recipe

December 7, 2019 By Dana Vento 51 Comments

Almond Croissant Recipe, step by step, video recipe, original recipe, traditional reciep, food, foodies, pastries, easy to make,Almond Croissant Recipe, recipe, croissants, butter, almond, fresh almond, powdered sugar, confectionery sugar, food blogger, dana vento, baking, creating at home, baking at home, sweets, breakfast, gifting, lunch, dinner, dessert, foodies, pastries, pastry, nuts, hand made, secrets, blogger, pittsburgh

My infatuation with recipes, baking, and the holiday season leads to endless creativity and indulgent recipes that offer decadent tastes to satisfy the palate.   I love visiting bakeries, but truly authentic bakeries are far and few between. ...

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Roasted Butternut Squash Casserole with Cinnamon Crunch Topping 

November 3, 2019 By Dana Vento Leave a Comment

Roasted Butternut Squash Casserole with Cinnamon Crunch Topping , cut, peel, wash, rinse, winter squash, healthy. low carbs, high protein, good fiber, vitamins, minerals, paleo-friendly, vegetarian, sweet, nutty, pumpkin family, main dish, entree, side dish, Fall food, Fall Recipe, Holiday Recipe, Vegetarian Recipe, Paleo Recipe, Low Carb Recipe, Thanksgiving Recipe, Christmas Recipe, Bulk Recipe, Oven Recipe, Microwave, Skillet, Stove, Bake, Roast, Cook, Cut, Chop, Easy to make recipe, Yakon Syrup, Raw Honey, All Natural, scratch, homemade, by hand, fast, easy, simple eat, simple eats, recipe, simple recipe, holidays gatherings, celebrations, casserole dish, bacon, pancetta, onions, fresh veggies, winter veggies, comfort food, filling, sastisfying, In the Kitchen With Dana

Whether you are getting ready to challenge yourself and hop into the paleo-friendly lifestyle or just love butternut squash, this recipe is a seasonal home run. To me feasting on a dish of roasted butternut squash casserole with cinnamon crunch topping is like some peoples pumpkin-spice coffee ...

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3 Best Grating Cheeses

October 10, 2019 By Dana Vento

3 Best Grating Cheeses, Grana Pada, Parmigiano Reggiano, Pecorino Romano, Locatelli, food, pasta, seafood, meat, veggies, vegetables, soups, seasoning, strong, pungent, nutty, rinds, grating, containers, real, hand grated, not packaged, fresh, buy fresh, chunks, using, tips, tricks, cooking with best grating cheeses, buy in bulk, buy wedges, buy chunks, no containers, no storage, graters, hand graters, no packaged foods, buy fresh always. aged 9+ months

There is nothing authentic or traditional about those plastic-filled grating cheeses in your grocer's aisle.  Additionally, if you are purchasing freshly grated cheese at the deli, you still are not even close to being on track with the true taste of Parmesan grating cheeses. ...

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