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Pecan Pie Oatmeal

BY Jen

Pecan Pie Oatmeal
Happy Pi Day! I thought about celebrating by doing math, but instead I decided to have pecan pie oatmeal for breakfast. It just seemed more fun (not that math can’t be fun). This is super simple to make but is so ooey gooey and delicious. It really is a treat! And while it may not be the healthiest breakfast in the world, just think of it this way…it is much healthier than eating actual pie for breakfast. That’s how I will justify it ;)

Pecan Pie Oatmeal

Ingredients

Serves 2

    Oatmeal:

  • 2 cups Water
  • 1 cup Old Fashioned Rolled Oats
  • Pinch of Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Cinnamon
    Pecan Topping:

  • 2 tbsp Butter
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 1/2 cup Pecans
Directions
      Oatmeal:

    1. In a medium pot, bring the 2 cups of water and pinch of salt to a boil. Once boiling, reduce heat to low.
    2. Stir in oatmeal and cinnamon, and simmer until oatmeal is cooked to desired consistency (about 5 minutes)
      Pecan Topping:

    1. In a small saucepan, melt butter over low heat.
    2. Remove from heat and stir in brown sugar and honey until sugar is melted.
    3. Stir in pecans.
    4. Pour over oatmeal

Pecan Pie Oatmeal

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Lemony Orecchiette with Chard & Parmesan, Pecan Crumble

BY Jen

Lemony Orecchiette with Chard & Parmesan, Pecan Crumble

Happy Friday! It has been awhile since I have posted a recipe and I think it is overdue. It has felt like Spring in Austin for a while already. The temperature been in the mid 70s to mid 80s for close to a month, which is crazy! Because it has been so warm, I have already moved from wintery foods to fresh, Spring meals. I do realize that it is still winter for some though, so this dish is a good compromise. Fresh and lemony, but still a nice comforting meal for those of you that are still dealing with the cold.

Lemony Orecchiette with Chard & Parmesan, Pecan Crumble
I got some beautiful chard in my CSA box and it was wonderful in this pasta, but spinach or kale would probably be equally as delicious! We had this as a main course, but it would be great as a side dish as well.

Lemony Orecchiette with Chard & Parmesan, Pecan Crumble

Ingredients

Serves 2-3 as a main dish

    • 2 cups Orecchiette Pasta (uncooked)
    • 4 cups Roughly Chopped Chard
    • 1/4 cup Lemon Juice
    • 1 tsp Lemon Zest
    • 3 tbsp Olive Oil
    • 3 Garlic Cloves, Halved Vertically
    • 1/4 cup Pasta Water (reserved from cooking orecchiette)
      Parmesan, Pecan Crumble:

    • 1/4 cup Panko Bread Crumbs
    • 1/4 cup Chopped Pecans
    • 1/4 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
    • 1/4 tsp Kosher Salt
Directions
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
  2. Make parmesan, pecan crumble (see below) and set aside
  3. Once boiling, cook pasta until it is al dente (9-11 minutes). Reserve 1/4 cup of the pasta water before straining.
  4. While pasta is cooking, bring the olive oil and garlic to medium heat in a large skillet and cook (stirring constantly) until garlic starts to brown, about 5 minutes. Once garlic is slightly brown, remove it and discard (you are just using it to flavor the oil).
  5. Add lemon juice and zest to the olive oil.
  6. Add the chopped chard into the skillet and stir until just wilted.
  7. Add strained pasta and the 1/4 c pasta water to the skillet and stir to combine.
  8. Top with the crumble and serve.
    Parmesan, Pecan Crumble:

  1. Mix together all of the crumble ingredients
  2. Heat in a (dry) skillet over medium heat, stirring constantly, until parmesan melts and the crumble turns a golden brown

Lemony Orecchiette with Chard & Parmesan, Pecan Crumble

Lemony Orecchiette with Chard & Parmesan, Pecan Crumble

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Lavender Infused Honey

BY Jen

Lavender Infused Honey | A Sip of Bliss

I love honey and I love lavender, so this combo is a match made in heaven. The lavender adds a subtle, yet delicious floral flavor to the honey and you can use it in so many things. It is great in anything you would use regular honey: tea, yogurt, desserts, cocktails, the possibilities are endless. And do yourself a favor, try it on vanilla ice cream. Seriously, just take my word on this one. It’s awesome.

Lavender Infused Honey | A Sip of Bliss

And it couldn’t be any easier…stir, wait, strain, eat…that’s it. The measurements aren’t a science here either so if you want a stronger or more subtle lavender flavor, feel free to adjust.

Directions
  1. Add honey and lavender in a glass jar. Stir to combine and cover.
  2. Let sit for at least a week, stirring every day or two (lavender will float to the top)
  3. Strain with a fine mesh strainer.

Lavender Infused Honey | A Sip of Bliss

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