Cherry Chocolate Almond Blondies
Cherries + chocolate = the perfect combo. Cherries + almonds = another perfect combo. All three put together? Another perfect combo resulting in chewy, buttery, blondie perfection.
Hi! I'm Leora. I am married to a fire captain (who is also the man of my dreams!), a mom to five grown kids, and a nana to five darling grandkids! I firmly believe in the importance of putting distractions away and sitting down together for family dinner, and doing so has been a tradition in our home ever since my husband and I got married 30 years ago. In fact, my children still come home often for family dinners, even though most are moved out of the house. My goal is to provide you with delicious recipes that you can share with your loved ones around the table. So, join my family for dinner, and pass your plates!
Cherries + chocolate = the perfect combo. Cherries + almonds = another perfect combo. All three put together? Another perfect combo resulting in chewy, buttery, blondie perfection.
My daughter recently took a trip to Disneyland and fell in love with a tomato and basil soup served at one of the restaurants. “Mom, you NEED to recreate this soup for me. It’s absolutely delicious and it’s the best soup I’ve ever had.” I’ve been working on this soup for a few months now, …
Comfort food at its best. This Thai inspired curry is creamy, spicy, and filling. The sweet squash and textured chickpeas are the perfect backdrop for the curry spices. This soup packs a punch of flavor! Serve with rice, a squeeze from a fresh lime, and top with jalapenos, cilantro, and chopped cashews.
You can’t go wrong with butter, am I right? These banana muffins have been taken to the next level thanks to the browned butter. Perfect for breakfast on the go, or even a midday snack. Enjoy!
Indulgence at its best. Oregon Cherries, amaretto, dark chocolate, rich ganache… Drooling, yet? What not to love about all those ingredients? With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, this dessert needs to be on the menu!
I’ve been told countless times that this is the only meatloaf someone will eat, once they’ve tried it. It’s not dry like typical meatloaf, so there’s no need to smother it in ketchup (ew). Have your pickiest eater try this one — I’m sure they’ll love it!
Nothing says “it’s the weekend!” quite as well as chocolate does. In this case, triple chocolate says it even better! These cookies are absolutely delicious, especially paired with a cold glass of milk. You’ll want to stash a few away for yourself…. Once they’re out of the oven, all that’s left on the plate is …
Do you have leftover roast or chicken? Don’t know what to do with it? Here’s your answer! Saute fresh onions and poblano peppers, add in your meat, salsa, beans, and seasoning… And let the stacking commence! These were a HIT with my family. I’m sure yours will love them, too!
Growing up, my mom was famous for her blondies. Everyone requested them as a dessert whenever there was some sort of potluck we were invited to. I love blondies, but you know what I love even more….? COOKIE BUTTER. My daughter and I were brainstorming new dessert ideas a few days ago, and she mentioned …
I have to brag…. This is one of the best dishes I’ve ever created, and it’s a family favorite. In my husband’s own words, “YUM.” Oh, and my son documents dinner any time this is served. I call that a win! Pairs great with my roasted carrots, too!