Elizabeth Segal

  • Peppermint Oreo Ice Cream Cake

    An easy no-bake dessert like this Peppermint Oreo Ice Cream Cake is just what we need for Christmas. After all the stuff that we have to do in preparation for the holidays, who has the time to bake a cake? I’m sure you can relate to all the cookie baking, shopping for gifts, cleaning, decorating, […]

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  • Winter Salad with Clementine and Pomegranate

    Here is a winter salad that makes good use of clementines (or mandarins) and pomegranate in season right now. Plump and sweet clementines add such bright hues and flavor while pomegranate gives you a burst of juicy tang in every bite. Every winter you probably see clementines and pomegranate show up frequently in the markets. […]

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  • Cranberry Orange Cake

    Tis the season for baking this delicious cranberry orange cake. What a great way to use navel oranges and cranberries that are abundant this holiday season. I’m telling you, it goes well with any hot drink on a cold day. Are you team coffee, tea, or hot cocoa? What I love about this cranberry orange […]

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  • Cranberry Orange Biscotti with Almonds

    This cranberry orange biscotti is one of my favorite snacks with coffee or tea. As you know we all have those times when life gets hectic, and we just need to sit and take a break. The holiday season definitely makes us even busier. Biscotti is a traditional cookie from Italy and is usually made […]

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  • Skillet Pork Chops and Apples

    This skillet pork chops and apples is one of my favorite fall recipes. Since apples are in season in the fall, why not? It’s a perfect match if you ask me. An iron skillet is perfect for this and everything cooks in one pan. Another good thing, right? You can also use a stainless steel […]

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  • Cumin Roasted Butternut Squash

    To celebrate what’s in season this fall, this recipe for Cumin Roasted Butternut Squash is the one to make. It is so simple and easy but very impressive presentation-wise. What I love about is it has all the flavors of fall from walnuts, pomegranate and butternut squash. I actually had tried cumin before on roasting […]

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  • Stewed Squash and Green Beans with Basil

    This simple recipe for stewed squash and green beans brings back childhood memories for me. It is inspired by a Filipino vegetable stew called “pinakbet” which uses squash, eggplant, tomatoes, okra, long beans and bitter melon. Since all of these vegetables are not readily available, I’ve decided to use what I have. So for this […]

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  • Halloween Spooky Candy Bark

    To celebrate the season this Halloween Spooky Candy Bark is a fun treat to make for kids (and adults). You know how we all have so much candy for Halloween? Well, this is the best way to use them up. The key to making this candy bark is to be creative in using whatever candy […]

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  • How to Make a Simple Charcuterie Board

    Making a simple charcuterie board to serve your guests is quite easy if you keep it simple. Find a few items in your local market or grocery store and put them together on a platter. This eye-catching appetizer will greet your guests with its tempting array of cheeses, cold cuts, fruit and crackers. For a […]

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  • Easy Fresh Peach Jam

    Every summer I make this easy peach jam using fresh peaches I have left on the counter. Peaches are one of the best things of summer: sweet, bright, juicy and fragrant. This recipe is my way of saying goodbye to summer. When picking peaches it is best if they are firm-ripe. They should slightly give […]

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