These poppy seed blood orange bars were a real labor of love…or probably more accurately, a testament to my stubbornness. What you see above is a bar comprised of juicy, tangy orange curd and a buttery crust replete with tiny pop(py seed)s of crunch, whose vibrant color is cheery enough to brighten any cold, dreary winter day. This was not the case with batches one and two. ...
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Cherry Poppy Seed Chicken Salad
Happy Monday! Today, I'm bringing you another recipe along the same lines as last week's cherry cornmeal buckle, to continue taking advantage of cherry season: cherry poppy seed chicken salad! ...
Mini Poppy Seed Chai Pumpkin Muffins
Although I’m always reluctant to let go of summer, I’m pleasantly surprised each year when I am reminded of how beautiful fall can be. Having spent my college years in southern California where seasons have all but ceased to exist, I was awestruck by the brilliance of fall colors the first year I spent on the east coast. For me, there’s something so powerful about those crisp, clear days when the ...
Amaretto Poppy Seed Pancakes
Pancakes! Need I say more? Probably not, but I will anyway. These pancakes are the perfect weekend morning treat. The slight bitterness of the amaretto and the sweetness of the berries and syrup balance each other out marvelously, and the poppy seeds add an element of texture that many pancakes lack. And now please excuse me while I go take a post-pancake nap (the perfect late morning weekend ...