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spiced & seasoned adzuki beans

By Ally's Kitchen, Ally's Kitchen
Most of ya’ll know that one of my favorite foods is beans~~most any kind of bean out there~~well, there is on...
- What you need:
- 3 tbl extra virgin olive oil
- 2 cups dry adzuki beans
- 1 ham hock
- 8+ cups water
- 2 tsp granulated garlic
- 4 bay leaves
- 1 tbl dried minced onions
- 2 tsp sea salt
- 2 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp smoked hot paprika
- ½ can condensed cream of mushroom soup
- 1/4 cup chopped flat parsley
- 1/4 cup sliced green onions
- - See more at: http://www.allyskitchen.com/2013/12/18/spiced-seasoned-adzuki-beans/#sthash.k3sEKTUF.dpuf
Leek Potato & Roasted Red Pepper Soup

By Ally's Kitchen, Ally's Kitchen
When the weather out side is frightful, then homemade soup is so delightful! Let it rain! Let it snow! Let it go!
- What you need:
- 4 tbl butter
- 4 tbl olive oil
- 3 leeks cleaned and sliced thin
- 3 garlic cloves smashed
- ½ cup white wine
- 5-6 cups cubed (small size) potatoes (peeled)
- 1 tbl smoked paprika
- 1 ½ tsp sea salt
- 1 tsp coarse ground pepper
- 1 tsp red chili flakes
- 4-5 cups chicken broth (divided)
- 1 cup sliced celery
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ cup diced roasted red peppers (store bought)
- 1/3 cup chopped Italian parsley
- - See more at: http://www.allyskitchen.com/2013/12/07/leek-potato-roasted-pepper-soup/#sthash.BWIXfE2I.dpuf
Italian Caprese Soup

By Ally's Kitchen, Ally's Kitchen
This Caprese Soup is so stinkin’ good! Thick, rich, creamy and fresh~~yes, fresh heirloom tomatoes, and if y...
- What you need:
- 5-7 large heirloom tomatoes (substitution of other fresh tomatoes fine)—when put in food processor you want it to yield about 5+ cups of pureed tomatoes.
- ¾ cup extra virgin olive oil (divided)
- 1 ½ tsp sea salt
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tube concentrated tomato paste
- ½ cup burratta or buffalo mozzarella—creamy mozzarella works best
- ½ tsp red chili flakes
- 2 tbl dried minced onions
- ½ to ¾ cup chicken broth
- 1 cup finely chopped fresh basil (divided)
Bourbon Chocolate & Pomegranate Cake YummmeeZ

By Ally's Kitchen, Ally's Kitchen
Bourbon Chocolate & Pomegranate Cake
- THE CAKE~~
- 1 stick (1/2 cup) salted butter (room temperature)
- 1 cup dark brown sugar
- 1/4 cup bourbon
- 1 tbl vanilla
- 3 beaten eggs
- 1 tbl instant espresso coffee
- 2 tbl 100% natural cacao powder
- 1 3/4 cups oat flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1/2 cup shredded sweetened coconut (optional)
- 1/4 cup cacao nibs
- 1 cup chopped almonds (put in food processor to make pebble mixture)
- 1 cup pomegranate seeds (divided)
- THE DRIZZLE~~
- 6 oz bittersweet chocolate (70%) cacao)
- 8 oz 62% semi-sweet chunks (divided)
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
- 1 tsp oil
- Finishing Sea Salt