Monthly Archives: September 2010

Teeny Taco Cupcakes

Posted on September 20, 2010 by kitchentreats

I set out to make some pumpkin spice cupcakes today but apparently there is a shortage of pumpkin and it won’t be back until maybe the end of September.  Really?  That is some sad-face foodie news.  Well, as we say … Continue reading →

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Muhammara Dip

Posted on September 19, 2010 by kitchentreats

Muhammara dip Let me start by saying I just love this Middle Eastern dip.  It’s not like any other dip you’ve had but it’s not out of left-field-weird either.  It’s just really tasty and sadly not well-known.  I think it’s … Continue reading →

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Thirsty Thursday: Green Tea Latte

Posted on September 16, 2010 by kitchentreats

This week we’re going non-alcoholic… still adult but no booze.  Tonight I made my first green tea latte.  Not just any green tea though, Matcha green tea.  I’ve been on the hunt for the stuff for years in tea shops and … Continue reading →

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Thirsty Thursday: Fresh Watermelon Margarita & Jalapeño-Lime Sorbet

Posted on September 9, 2010 by kitchentreats

It’s Thirsty Thursday! Fresh Watermelon Margarita with Jalapeño-Lime Sorbet I love watermelon – the real deal, not the hot pink fake flavoring found in everything from gum to toothpaste (gross, right?).  If I want a watermelon-flavored something, I need to … Continue reading →

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Thirtsy Thursday: Cherry Basil Blitz

Posted on September 2, 2010 by kitchentreats

  Thirsty Thursday:  Cherry Basil Blitz I love to go into large liquor stores and find some strange alcohol I’ve never had.  I am particularly partial to bitter liqueurs made with herbs, flowers, and fruit like Campari, Lillet, Cinzano and … Continue reading →

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