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Gatherings Vol 1 Winter 2019-21(1)

October 5, 2020 By Jess Leave a Comment

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This DARK CHOCOLATE CAKE is made for sharing this

This DARK CHOCOLATE CAKE is made for sharing this holiday season! (GET THE RECIPE BELOW!) Paired with a glass of @hellosomedaywine Syrah Wine with notes of floral, black plum, and tobacco, it’s perfect to enjoy with family and friends.

I especially love it because it’s not overly sweet so it’s lovely to enjoy after holiday dinner.

And, if you’re looking to support local this season, @hellosomedaywine is available at many Alberta liquor stores! Head to their website for more info.

INGREDIENTS:
—> For the cake:
125g 70-75% dark chocolate
½ cup unsalted butter
1 ¼ cup granulated sugar
¼ cup neutral oil like avocado or canola oil
2 eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup full fat Greek yogurt
3 tbsp cocoa powder
1 tsp baking powder
1 cup all purpose flour
½ tsp salt
—> For the frosting:
2 tbsp hot water
1 tbsp butter
3 tbsp cocoa powder
1 cup icing sugar
pinch of salt

INSTRUCTIONS:
1.Preheat the oven to 350F. Butter or spray a 9-10 inch cake pan & line with parchment paper *important so cake can be removed easily*.
2.In a small bowl whisk together cocoa powder, baking powder, flour & salt; set aside.
3.Put butter & dark chocolate in a small pot. Heat over medium low heat, stirring until smooth.
4.Transfer the melted chocolate mixture into a large mixing bowl; let cool for 5 minutes. Whisk in oil, sugar, vanilla extract & greek yogurt until combined.
5.Add eggs & mix well.
6.Add dry ingredients into the bowl & whisk until smooth.
7.Pour it into the prepared cake pan & bake 40-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted to the center comes out clean.
8.Allow the cake to cool in the pan fully before removing from the pan to a cooling rack.
9.When the cake is completely cool, make the frosting and ice just the top of the cake using a swirling pattern.
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Add these to your holiday baking list! These CHOCO

Add these to your holiday baking list! These CHOCOLATE PRETZEL BARS are the best sweet & salty dessert.

And, they only take 7 ingredients to make!

Recipe is on the blog friends - linked in my bio above👆🏻

https://www.cookinginmygenes.com/chocolate-pretzel-bars/
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You’re next easy holiday appetizer is here! This

You’re next easy holiday appetizer is here! This Pear & Walnut Baked Brie takes 5 minutes to make then needs just 15 minutes to bake.

You get sweetness from the pears mixed with a bit of honey and walnuts - truly the best brie topping! Here’s how to make it:

Serves: 4-6
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 15 minutes

Ingredients:
250-350g wheel of brie, unwrapped from packaging
1 pear, chopped (the more ripe the pear the better)
2-3 tbsp liquid honey
1/4 cup chopped walnuts
pinch salt
fresh rosemary for garnish
Crostini or crackers for serving

Instructions:
1. Preheat the oven to 350F. Line a small baking sheet or baking dish with parchment paper.
2. Place the brie on the baking sheet or in the baking dish.
3. To a bowl add the chopped pears, walnuts, pinch of salt and 2-3 tbsp honey (mix with 2 tbsp first and taste, if you want more honey flavour add another tbsp honey).
4. Bake for 12-15 minutes until the brie is warmed through.
5. Carefully transfer to serving plate / board – it’s delicate (transfer on parchment paper if you used paper).
6. Garnish with fresh rosemary and serve immediately with crostini or crackers.
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I’ve got another quick & easy appetizer for you

I’ve got another quick & easy appetizer for you friends! This one features garlic & herb boursin, which is an easy to spread soft cheese, topped with some serious flavour-makers like chili flakes, salt, fresh herbs, lemon zest and parmesan cheese.

It takes 5 minutes to make and you’re all set to serve guests! Here’s how to make it:

Ingredients:
2x 150g garlic and herb Boursin cheese
1-2 tbsp olive oil
1/2 tsp chili flakes
Pinch of salt
1/4 - 1/3 cup chopped fresh herbs (mix of basil, chives, parsley)
1/4 cup chopped walnuts
Zest from half lemon
2 tbsp shredded parmesan cheese
Crackers or crostini for serving

Instructions:
1. To a low bowl or plate, spread softened boursin cheese and drizzle with olive oil.
2. Sprinkle with chili flakes and a pinch of salt.
3. Add chopped fresh herbs, chopped walnuts, zest of half a lemon and finish with shredded parmesan cheese.
4. Serve with crackers or crostini.

Happy Thanksgiving to all of my American friends!
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On Sunday's you can generally find me meal preppin

On Sunday's you can generally find me meal prepping a snack for the week ahead, just like these Citrus Coconut Protein Bars - especially since it’s citrus season! 🍊🍊🍊
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Made with just 6 INGREDIENTS, then pop them in the fridge for the week OR freeze them for up to a month.⁠
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Here's how to make them:⁠
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SAVE this recipe friends!⁠
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INGREDIENTS:⁠
1 cup almond, peanut or other nut butter⁠
1/4 cup maple syrup⁠
3 tbsp protein powder (my fav is @botanicahealth )⁠
1/3 cup unsweetened shredded coconut⁠
Zest of 1 orange⁠
2/3 cup rolled oats⁠
Optional: dark chocolate drizzle⁠
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INSTRUCTIONS:⁠
1. Line an 8x8 or 9x9 pan with parchment paper. ⁠
2. In a bowl mix together almond butter and maple syrup.⁠
3. Next mix in protein powder, shredded coconut, orange zest and rolled oats.⁠
4. Stir until combined then press into the pan. Set in the freezer for 10 minutes.⁠
5. Remove from freezer, cut into squares and drizzle with melted dark chocolate and more coconut if desired.⁠
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Say HELLO to your new fav holiday treat! These SNI

Say HELLO to your new fav holiday treat! These SNICKERDOODLE BLONDIES are packed with all the cinnamon & sugar you could want in a snickerdoodle. They’re made in one bowl and are deliciously chewy.

Recipe is on the blog friends! Link in bio above 👆🏻

https://www.cookinginmygenes.com/snickerdoodle-blondies-cookie-bars/
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This holiday appetizer is made in less than 10 min

This holiday appetizer is made in less than 10 minutes! Goat Cheese is topped with a warmed fig jam with honey & balsamic, then garnished with pecans and thyme - that’s it friends.

SAVE this recipe to make for the holidays! Here’s the recipe:

INGREDIENTS
300 g softened goat cheese
1/2 cup fig jam
1/4 cup chopped pecans
1 tbsp honey
1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
2-3 sprigs of thyme
1 tbsp olive oil
crostini or crackers for serving

INSTRUCTIONS
1. To a low bowl or plate, spread goat cheese and drizzle with olive oil.
2. In a small pot warm honey, fig jam, balsamic over medium heat, whisking to combine. Heat for about 5 minutes.
3. Remove from the heat and let cool slightly, about 5 minutes.
4. Drizzle the goat cheese with the fig jam mixture.
Top with fresh thyme and pecan pieces. Add a pinch of sea salt and then serve with crackers or crostini.

https://www.cookinginmygenes.com/easy-goat-cheese-appetizer-fig-jam/
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Weekends call for a batch of these Apple Cinnamon

Weekends call for a batch of these Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Muffins!

Packed with apples, cinnamon, oats and Greek yogurt, they’re full of deliciously good-for-you ingredients.

Recipes is on the blog friends! Linked in bio above

https://www.cookinginmygenes.com/apple-cinnamon-oatmeal-muffins/
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