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Monthly Archives: December 2014

Dark Chocolate Rum Cupcakes {with Salted Caramel Buttercream}

08 Monday Dec 2014

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Dark Chocolate Rum Cupcakes with Salted Caramel Buttercream | LemonyThyme.com | #cupcakeday

My Dark Chocolate Rum Cupcakes with Salted Caramel Buttercream recipe was inspired by the most popular dessert on this year’s Halloween Office Party Buffet.  There sat Mark’s picture perfect rum cake, whose aroma alone was so intoxicating co-workers began to stalk the break room pre-party (secretly wondering if they could manage to sneak a piece without getting caught). There’s something sensual about the combination of rum and butter and sugar. Continue reading »

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Our Best Chili Yet

07 Sunday Dec 2014

Posted by in beef, pork, lamb, love to cook, low-carb, soups, stews, chili

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I’ve just spent 30 minutes debating about what to call this latest Chili Masterpiece.  Something in me strongly protests anytime I want to use the words ‘Greatest’ or ‘The Best’ in a recipe title.  It’s very literal. Continue reading »

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Peppermint Mocha Latte Truffles

03 Wednesday Dec 2014

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Peppermint Mocha Latte Truffles | LemonyThyme.com | #holiday #baking

It has happened.  The coffee-house shift from Pumpkin Spice Lattes to Peppermint Mocha Lattes.  Today in honor of Peppermint Mocha Latte Day my plan was to recreate this phenomenon at home.  That was before I found a bazillion other versions of Starbuck’s copycat recipe for that warm minty frothy beverage we all love.  Hmmm…how about Peppermint Mocha Latte Truffles instead.  Bingo. Continue reading »

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Chickpea & Spinach Stew

01 Monday Dec 2014

Posted by in gluten free, healthy choices, love to cook, vegetarian, Weight Watchers

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Chickpea and Spinach Stew from Lemony Thyme

The holidays have a way of throwing us me off course.  No matter how hard I try, temptation is waiting at every turn.  This year is going to be different.  Yes, I will cave to some temptations, or better said…enjoy my favorite dishes in moderation.  Yet, what I won’t do is completely abandon my Healthy Choices plan only to start over on January 1st.  Nope, not gonna do it.

This Chickpea & Spinach Stew, adapted from Weight Watchers, is going to keep me on track.  Continue reading »

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