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Toasting Nuts

Toasting nuts is a technique that intensifies the flavor and deepens the color. Toasting may be done in the oven or on top of the stove. Usually, no oil or butter is used in the toasting process, although some recipes do call for some fat. Pecans, pine nuts, walnuts, almonds, Brazil nuts, sesame seeds, sunflower […]

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Quinoa Pecan Fudge Cupcakes

Quinoa flour provides a moist crumb. These Quinoa Pecan Fudge Cupcakes are delicious with or without an icing. Yield: 12 cupcakes Preheat oven to 350°F Ingredients: ¼ cup almond nut butter , smooth ½ cup chocolate or vanilla soymilk ¼ cup cocoa powder 1 cup fair trade brown sugar ½ cup quinoa flour, toasted ¾ […]

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