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Here's some tiny little carrot cake stacks for you

Here's some tiny little carrot cake stacks for you to make this Easter weekend! This recipe makes about 12 mini carrot cakes, and uses store-bought cream cheese frosting (just FYI). Recipe is right here >> https://aflavorjournal.com/a-mini-layered-carrot-cake-recipe/ or click @aflavorjournal & grab it in my bio!

Also, how is it April?

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Creamy Refried Black Beans ... from a can, but giv

Creamy Refried Black Beans ... from a can, but given a boost of flavor. 🥰 seriously these are so good as a quick side dish for taco night, as a spread on avocado toast, or whatever else you want to eat them with!

You’ll need:
• 1 tbsp. unsalted butter
• 2/3 cup finely chopped onion
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 can (15 ounces) refried black beans
• 1/2 tsp. ground cumin
• 1/4 tsp. cayenne
• 1/3 cup sour cream
• 1 tbsp. hot sauce (like @cholulahotsauce)
• squeeze of lime

> Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add onions & a pinch of salt. Cook until starting to brown, about 6-7 minutes.
> Stir in garlic. Cook 1 minute.
> Stir in beans. Turn heat to low, and continue stirring beans into the onions and garlic until creamy.
> Stir in cumin & cayenne. Then stir in sour cream, hot sauce, and a squeeze of lime.
> Taste, and add more hot sauce / sour cream / cumin / lime (if desired).
> Serve warm with tiny little chopped chives on top. Or cilantro. Or pico. Whatever you please. 🥰

Updating the full recipe this week! So save it here for now! This makes about 3-4 servings.

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*short ribs for the weekend* :: I'm posting this n

*short ribs for the weekend* :: I'm posting this now so you can save it for later.

If you are looking for an awesome, cozy, date-night-in recipe for two, these short ribs are comfort food perfection. They cook in a small two quart crockpot for about eight hours, and fall apart when you eat them.

Grab the recipe >>https://aflavorjournal.com/date-night-slow-cooker-short-ribs-for-two/ and be sure to eat them with some creamy parmesan risotto for two (linked here >> & in my bio!)

Pair them with some Cabernet Sauvignon, Carignan, Mencía, or French Syrah.

There are tips, tricks, and in-depth explanations of the wine pairings in the blog post, so be sure to check it out!

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Spicy maple bacon (small batch style - makes 4 sli

Spicy maple bacon (small batch style - makes 4 slices) is SO GOOD for brunch!! This recipe (and photo) is way old, but it is what it is. You’ll need:

> Maple syrup
> Cayenne
> Black Pepper
> Dried Mustard
> Garlic Powder
> Thick Cut Bacon

1. Preheat the oven to 400 F.
2. Line a baking sheet with foil. Place a wire baking rack on top of the foil. Lay four slices of thick cut bacon on the baking rack, and bake for six minutes at 400 degrees.
2. Remove from oven, and use tongs to flip each slice of bacon over. Bake again for another six minutes.
3. In a small mixing bowl, combine syrup and all spices. Whisk together to fully combine.
4. Remove the partially-cooked bacon from the oven, and use a pastry brush to "paint" the top side of the bacon with the spicy maple glaze. Flip each slice of bacon over, and "paint" the other side.
5. Repeat the same baking method as before : bake for six minutes, flip bacon over, and bake another six minutes.
6. Serve on sandwiches, as a side for eggs, or in your Bloody Mary.

Watch the video here! >> https://aflavorjournal.com/spicy-maple-glazed-bacon/#wprm-recipe-video-container-4453

xx Sara

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We are flying home today (sad), but damn. What a t

We are flying home today (sad), but damn. What a trip.

Going to make these ahi tuna nachos ASAP when we are back home. We ate poké bowls with fresh, spicy tuna for dinner a couple of nights, and I could probably live on them every single day if I could.

These nachos are made with crunchy baked wonton "chips", sushi grade tuna, fresh avocado, jalapeños, toasted sesame seeds, and sriracha mayo. *bliss*

Grab a glass of Grüner Veltliner, Sauvignon Blanc, or Sparkling Rosé & treat yourself. 🥰

Grab the recipe here >> https://aflavorjournal.com/spicy-tuna-tartare-nachos/ or through the link in my bio!

xx Sara

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