Red Cabbage & Carrot Slaw with Cranberries, Mint & Honey

This Red Cabbage and Carrot Slaw practically screams fall – punctuated with sweet-tart chewy dried cranberries, a little extra crunch from the almonds and a zing from the cumin and mint, it really leans more towards Moroccan cuisine than Mexican or Asian or “good ‘ol” American like some of my other slaws. The flavors, though, adapt to a number of cuisines!

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Almond Praline

Almond Praline

Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and I’ve already decided on one of my desserts. And no, it’s not Almond Praline – this Almond Praline is just one component of one of the fanciest, showstoppers of a dessert I’ve made for a while. It makes sense to go all out for a Holiday, especially when the dessert can be broken down into do-ahead components and assembled last-minute.

Roasted Pears with Lemon Cream

Roasted Pears with Lemon Cream

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Chicken & Fruit Salad with Raspberry Dressing

Chicken Fruit Salad with Raspberry Dressing

Chicken & Fruit Salad with Raspberry Dressing is one of my fave salads. The whole combo of fruit with salad greens smacks of the 90s and I think I’ve been making this version since around then, originally culled from Cooking Light. On a hot day, there’s nothing better and there’s a little something to please almost anyone!

Chicken & Fruit Salad with Raspberry Dressing

Chicken & Fruit Salad with Raspberry Dressing

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