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Fire-Roasted Potatoes and a Potato Bar

When I meal plan each week I always try to take into account food items that can be used over two meals, especially with items that you know there will be leftovers of, or dishes that I can cook double the amount and use for a different meal.

One night last week I made homemade chili with cornbread for dinner.  The following night, we lit the firepit outside and once the coals were hot, I fire-roasted potatoes, that we could use the leftover chili on to create a completely different dish, along with a variety of other toppings.

Fire roasted potato bar
To prepare the potatoes:

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Cardamom Nankaties Inspired by the Life of Pi

Have you seen the Life of Pi yet?  Or read the book?  It's supposed to be amazing.  I have the book, and cannot wait to grab a few quiet moments to start reading it.

Did you know that World Market are selling Life of Pi products in-store.  If you love Indian food, homewares and collectibles, then you will love this collection.

Inspired by the movie I made Cardamom Nankaties.  I have a deep love for Indian food.

Cardamom Nankaties inspired by the Life of Pi
Ingredients:

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Chocolate Caramel Chunk Ice Cream Cake

 

Doesn't every celebration deserve a cake? And this one is absolutely delicious.

Chocolate Caramel Ice Cream Cake
It has been on my bucket list for a while to make an ice cream cake. I've never made one before, so I'm quite proud of my first attempt. It was quite a bit of trial and error, but it's worth it and is a perfect addition to your holiday parties.

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Sweet Creations Peppermint Bark

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What you need:

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