Strawberry Jam Oatmeal Bars | TeenieCakes.com

These are tasty, quick to make little treats that give a sense of wholesomeness with the use of strawberry jam/preserves and old-fashioned oats. Easily substitute your favorite jam variety for the filling!

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Queso Fundido with Roasted Poblano Vinaigrette | TeenieCakes.com

Queso fundido means melted (molten) cheese in Spanish. This appetizer dish has a couple of tasty surprises. Its presentation with dollops of homemade roasted poblano vinaigrette and beautiful multicolored tortilla chips makes it a festive crowd pleaser.

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Roasted Poblano Vinaigrette | TeenieCakes.com

This roasted poblano vinaigrette was originally a garnish for an appetizer dish. However, it turned out so good and versatile that it deserves to be featured on its own. I would say that it’s downright marketable!

The condiment has a smooth texture and is poblano flavorful without being overpowering. Depending on your chiles, it’s not spicy hot. It’s quick to whip up and can be made in advance.

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Nature’s Gifts: Forelle Pears

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Nature's Gifts: Forelle Pears

The Forelle is considered a “snacking pear” and its smaller size makes them just a bit larger than the cute little Seckel pears.

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Mini Cheesecakes with Chocolate Ganache & Sugared Kumquats

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Mini Cheesecakes with Chocolate Ganache & Sugared Kumquats

The mini cheesecakes’ base uses a graham cracker crust with a creamy filling. A drizzle, piped or brush of bittersweet chocolate ganache paired with a tangy, yet eye-catching adornment of sugared kumquat slices pulls these cakelets together.

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Homage to the Egg (or is it Eggses?)

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Homage to the Egg (or is it Eggses?)

A box without hinges, key, or lid,
Yet golden treasure inside is hid…

J.R.R. Tolkien, The Hobbit

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Tangy & Sweet
Kumquat-Chocolate-Chunk & Walnut Oatmeal Cookies

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Tangy & Sweet: Kumquat-Chocolate-Chunk & Walnut Oatmeal Cookies

Tangy and tart meet sweetness. Kumquats paired with chocolate. Here’s another way to incorporate these tangy gems into what would be just chocolate-chunk & walnut oatmeal cookies. These citrus treats dress up and are the star of an old-fashioned cookie favorite.

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