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Packed with chocolate & a hint of espresso, these

Packed with chocolate & a hint of espresso, these fudgy cookies are a divine, decadent bite made for sharing during the holiday season! (RECIPE BELOW!)
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Paired with a glass of @hellosomedaywine Crossroads Red Wine it’s the perfect cozy treat. Plus these cookies can be easily made in one bowl in no time, especially when you have guests on the way.
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Make these cookies today & if you’re looking to support local this season @hellosomedaywine makes a lovely gift & is available at many Alberta liquor stores! Head to their website for more info on this perfectly paired wine. #sponsored
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Makes 14-16 cookies
INGREDIENTS:
½ cup cocoa powder
¾ cup + 2 tbsp all purpose flour
½ tsp baking powder
¼ tsp salt
3 tsp ground espresso
½ cup unsalted butter, melted
¼ cup brown sugar
¾ cup white granulated sugar
1 egg
2 tbsp vegetable or avocado oil
1 tsp vanilla extract
½ cup semi sweet chocolate chips

INSTRUCTIONS:
1.Preheat the oven to 350F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2.In a small bowl stir together cocoa powder, all purpose flour, baking powder, salt and espresso powder. Set aside.
3.In a large bowl whisk together melted butter, brown sugar & white sugar until combined. Then whisk in egg, oil and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
4.To the wet ingredients add the dry ingredients, stirring until combined & a cookie dough forms. Lastly, fold in the chocolate chips.
5.Scoop out about 2 tablespoonfuls of cookie dough per cookie & drop on the prepared baking sheet, spacing the dough about 2 inches apart.
6.Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set & the middle is still a bit gooey. Cool the cookies for 5 minutes on the baking sheet before moving to a cooling rack.
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#chocolatecookies #cookierecipe #holidaybaking

It's time to start thinking about those holiday re

It's time to start thinking about those holiday recipes and I've made things easy for you.⁠
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My eCookbook features seasonal, simple recipes that you can enjoy together with family and friends.⁠
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🥐Baked Croissant French Toast⁠
🥬Warm Kale Salad with Sweet Potatoes & Apples⁠
🧀Cheesy Shells⁠
🍗One Pan Chicken & Mushrooms⁠
🍎Mulled Apple Cider⁠
🥧Spiced Pecan Blondies⁠
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Click the link in my bio to get your free copy!⁠
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#holidayrecipes #holidaycooking #gatheringslikethese⁠

This One Pot Sausage and Tomato Pasta has become o

This One Pot Sausage and Tomato Pasta has become one of our faaav meals!⁠
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It comes together with simple but flavourful and fresh ingredients. Plus, it's the perfect dish for sharing and there's minimal clean-up too!⁠
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Find the recipe linked in my bio friends⁠
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#onepotmeal #pastafordinner #weeknightdinner⁠

{new recipe} This Easy Pear Tart is the perfect de

{new recipe} This Easy Pear Tart is the perfect dessert for the cooler season. It just might be my new fav!⁠
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It comes together in no time and is made with just 8 ingredients. Imagine seasonal flavours with pears, puff pastry, cinnamon and honey. This dessert is sure to please!⁠
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Find the full recipe linked in my bio⁠
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#peartart #holidaybaking #holidaydesserts⁠

It's the perfect time of year for this Citrus Vodk

It's the perfect time of year for this Citrus Vodka Crush.⁠
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This festive cocktail combines citrus juice with the spicy & citrus notes of Northern Keep Vodka and fizzy ginger soda. It's a sip your friends and family will love!⁠
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Recipe:⁠
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INGREDIENTS⁠
1.5 oz Northern Keep Vodka⁠
4 oz citrus juice⁠
2 oz ginger soda or ginger beer⁠
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garnish with extra citrus slices & mint⁠
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CITRUS JUICE⁠
2 blood oranges⁠
2 cara cara or navel oranges⁠
2 tangerines or 1 large grapefruit⁠
1/2 cup water⁠
1/2-1 tbsp honey⁠
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INSTRUCTIONS⁠
To make the citrus juice: Add peeled pieces of fruit and water to a blender and blend on high for 1 minute. Taste and add ½-1tbsp honey if too tart, blend again and then strain into a container for use in cocktails.⁠
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To make one cocktail: In a glass stir together vodka and citrus juice. Then, add crushed ice or ice cubes followed by a top up with the ginger soda or ginger beer. Garnish with citrus and mint.⁠
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Cheers!⁠
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#citrusseason #vodkacocktails #holidaycocktails⁠
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These 30-minute Cauliflower Tacos are the perfect

These 30-minute Cauliflower Tacos are the perfect Meatless Monday meal!⁠
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The cauliflower is sautéed until a bit browned so it has a great texture for a taco-filler. AND you can substitute your favourite hot sauce.⁠
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Let me know if you try it, link in bio friends⁠
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#meatlessmonday #cauliflowertacos #weeknightdinner⁠

I loooove holiday baking and I can't wait to make

I loooove holiday baking and I can't wait to make these No-Bake Gingerbread Mini Cheesecakes!⁠
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These are the perfect ending to any holiday dinner and the best part is that they come together so easily. Try making them a day ahead so you don't have to worry about dessert!⁠
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Recipe in bio friends⁠
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#nobakecheesecake #nobake #holidaybaking⁠

This Warm Kale Salad with Sweet Potatoes & Apples

This Warm Kale Salad with Sweet Potatoes & Apples is perfect for the colder seasons.⁠
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Using in-season ingredients, this dish is a great dish for gathering with family and friends. Or for a weeknight dinner!⁠
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Find this recipe and 5 others in my free cookbook, click the link in my bio to get your copy!⁠
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#kalesalad #inseasonnow #gatherings⁠
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