Tag Archives: cinnamon

Butternut Squash Five-Spice Liqueur

Posted on November 29, 2012 by Brandon Matzek

Tender butternut squash is steeped in vodka until fragrant. The infused vodka is then sweetened with a homemade syrup spiced with cinnamon, clove, black pepper, fennel and star anise. Continue reading →

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Heirloom Tomato Jam

Posted on July 13, 2012 by Brandon Matzek

Ripe heirloom tomatoes are simmered with ginger, red chile, cinnamon, cumin and ground clove, resulting in a ketchup-like sauce just packed with flavor. Continue reading →

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Granola Bars with Coconut, Currants and Almonds

Posted on June 3, 2012 by Brandon Matzek

Made with toasted oats, shredded coconut, toasted almonds, dried currants, honey and spices, these granola bars are crunchy, sticky and completely addicting. Continue reading →

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Coconut Ice Pops

Posted on March 27, 2012 by Brandon Matzek

Growing up in New Jersey, I spent many summers on Long Beach Island (yes… the Jersey Shore).  I would wake up early each morning, have breakfast then walk several blocks from my Aunt’s house to the beach before any of … Continue reading →

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Maple Bacon S’mores

Posted on February 21, 2012 by Brandon Matzek

Maple flavored marshmallows studded with candied bacon are torched till golden, topped with bittersweet chocolate then sandwiched between two graham crackers. Continue reading →

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