Chocolate Walnut Cookies

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The velvety sweetness of chocolate mingles with the nutty goodness of walnuts in these Chocolate Walnut Cookies. Paired with a cup of coffee or a glass of milk, these cookies are pure and indulgent chocolate bliss.

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Chocolate Cookies with Walnuts

These are wonderfully unique cookies. With just a quarter cup of flour in the entire recipe, the bulk of this cookie is richly packed with chocolate and walnuts. (And yes, if you don’t happen to be a fan of walnuts, feel free to substitute pecans. But, please hear me out first, ok?)

The first time I planned to make these cookies, I knew that Sean would be happy to see them, since he loves walnuts in his cookies and walnuts haven’t always been my favorite. I’m happy to say that I wound up loving these cookies, walnuts and all.

I initially thought to make them with pecans, but I’m glad I didn’t. In the 10+ years since I first made these cookies, I’ve never again been tempted to swap in pecans. The rich, deep cocoa taste of chocolate plays beautifully with the earthy, slightly bitter notes of walnuts, forming a delicious contrast.

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Chocolate Walnut Cookies

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Holiday Acorn Squash Recipe

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Holiday Acorn Squash Recipe

a photo of slices of roasted acorn squash topped with pomegranate seeds, feta, fried fresh sage, and fresh thyme.

This acorn squash recipe is a sweet and savory holiday side dish featuring roasted acorn squash. Toss with herbs and spices, then roast until tender. Finish the dish with pomegranate seeds, feta cheese, and toasted pumpkin seeds. Season with extra virgin olive oil and maple syrup.

Cade says that is the best side dish I’ve ever made. And that is saying something, because we have some great ones here on the blog (I’m thinking of you, homemade focaccia and gruyere sweet potato stacks!)! This acorn squash recipe is both Thanksgiving and Christmas worthy! You’re going to LOVE it!

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Before You Begin…

You’ll want to start by toasting the pepitas (pumpkin seeds)! This adds such a delicious nutty flavor and crunchy texture.

Ingredients for Holiday Acorn Squash

Okay, this ingredients list is going to look a bit daunting at first glance, but don’t run away! Many of the ingredients are seasonings that you’ll already have. Here is what you will need:

For the Pepitas

  • Pumpkin Seeds: also known as pepitas
  • Olive Oil: helps toast the pumpkin seeds
  • Seasonings: Salt, Pepper, Smoked Paprika, and Chili Powder

For the Squash

  • Acorn Squash: If you’re not a fan of acorn squash, you can use butternut or honeynut.
  • Pure Maple Syrup: You want the real deal here, no imitation pancake syrup!
  • Orange: We will use the juice and zest for a pop of fresh citrus flavor.
  • Butter: helps the acorn roast and get golden and caramelized
  • Seasonings: Ground Cinnamon, Fresh Ginger, Smoked Paprika, and Cardamom Powder
  • Pomegranate: You can extract the seeds yourself from a pomegranate (see section below) or just buy pomegranate seeds.
  • Brown Sugar: adds sweetness and rich flavor
  • Extra-Virgin Olive Oil: used to toast and crisp the sage leaves
  • Sage Leaves: adds flavor and crunch
  • Thyme: used as garnish for the squash and adds fresh herby flavor
  • Kosher Salt: adds flavor
  • Feta: You can use goat cheese instead or omit the cheese if you want.

The measurements for all the ingredients can be found in the recipe card at the end of this post.

What are Pomegranate Arils?

Pomegranate arils are the clear red seed pod in the pomegranate. They are tart and give you a nice pop of juice and flavor

The Little Things Newsletter #394 – Life, laughter, and lots of great food!

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Welcome to the weekend, my friends! This has been one of my favorite weeks of the year. I’m blessed with some amazing girlfriends who fly out every December so that we can spend several days together for Christmas. We’ve had so much fun and the icing on this perfect week is the fact that I have two of my brothers here now for the weekend. Here’s to more great food, loads of laughter, and all the Christmas memories.

ON THE BLOGS THIS WEEK: If you’d told me a few years ago just how delicious roasted beets could be, I wouldn’t have believed it. Now though? I absolutely love having them on hand in the fridge. Roasted golden beets are earthy, sweet, and tender. Their vibrant sunny color is intensified by roasting and the resulting beets have a slightly caramelized flavor. They’re a great side dish on their own and can be dressed up with a drizzle of balsamic or a bit of olive oil and herbs.

Those sweet roasted beets are combined with peppery arugula and then tossed with creamy goat cheese and crunchy walnuts to make the golden beet salad that I can’t stop eating. Drizzled with a vinaigrette or a balsamic glaze, it’s a vibrantly colorful and flavorful salad that I love.

Sea Salt Pecan Toffee is the answer to your snacking and sweet tooth dreams. The end. Do I exaggerate? Sometimes, yes. But right now? Not really. There aren’t a whole lot of foods that I label as “The Best Ever” or “crazy insane amazingly delicious” but this toffee recipe is exactly that. All of those things. It is EVERYTHING.

Mexican Wedding Cookies are tiny melt-in-your-mouth cookies that are known by many different names around the world. My grandmother called them Sugar Butter Balls.

Blueberry gelato is a delightful fusion of creamy, rich gelato married to an irresistible tangy fruitiness. When you combine the smooth richness of homemade ice cream with berries or a berry sauce, the result is always a refreshing, creamy treat – and this blueberry gelato doesn’t disappoint.

These mint chocolate chip cookies are an absolute dream come true for anyone who loves mint chocolate. (Both of my hands are waving in the air right now, by the way. That’s me – 100%.)

Creamy chunks of chocolate and crunchy candy canes meet up in perfectly chewy cookies with crisp edges to create these White Chocolate Peppermint Cookies. When I initially had the idea for these cookies, I wasn’t sure what to expect, but let me tell you that the results went way beyond my

Award Winning Instant Pot Chili Recipe [+VIDEO]

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Award Winning Instant Pot Chili Recipe [+VIDEO]

Want the best chili recipe for 2018? I got you covered with this instant pot award winning chili recipe and yes, there's bacon involved! ohsweetbasil.com

Instant Pot Chili that is award winning and bringing home cook-off victories across the country. You don’t want to miss diving into a bowl of our best chili!

If you want from scratch, our traditional chili is your answer. It took us 10 years to discover an award winning recipe and this is finally it, plus it’s an instant pot recipe which means it’s all done in less than 1 hour (with instructions for cooking on the stove top or crock pot as well)!! It is full of bacon, ground beef, beans, classic chili spices and all the toppings you want!

Let’s talk about how to make this homemade chili step by step, and discuss what goes well with it, and how to freeze it to eat later. So much to talk about, so let’s get going!

We attended a chili cook-off and brought this awesome Cheesy Ground Beef Enchilada Chili. It was so good, but soooo many arteries were clogged that night. It’s pretty unhealthy, but I heard a rumor that if you don’t eat it alone the calories don’t count.

Pretty sure that’s true.

If you want a healthy chili recipe, you should definitely try our award winning healthy turkey instant pot version, which uses ground turkey instead of beef. And imho, all chili, healthy or not so healthy, should be accompanied with a side of cornbread or our crazy easy 7-Up biscuits!

Chili Cook-Off Idea!

  • Muffin Tin Trick

Oh! And listen to this, at the chili cook-off a couple of people brought muffin tins and then placed a sample scoop of each kind in the well so they could try them all and vote without going back or over eating. GENIUS. That’s seriously the smartest thing ever.

Next to figuring out this award winning instant pot chili recipe, right?! 😉

We hurried and made you all a video to help with the questions. Thank you for all of your love and support with making this the #1 chili out there!

Ingredients for Instant Pot Chili

  • Meat: Ground Beef and Bacon
  • Beans: Kidney Beans, Pinto Beans, and Black Beans
  • Tomatoes: Fire Roasted Diced Tomatoes and Tomato Paste
  • Vegetables: Red Onion, Red Bell Pepper, Garlic, and Jalapeño
  • Broth: Beef Broth and Worcestershire Sauce
  • Spices: Oregano, Ground Cumin, Kosher Salt, Ground Black Pepper, Smoked Paprika, Chili Powder
  • Toppings: Sour Cream,
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