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Smoked Cauliflower and White Bean Soup
Serves 4-6 This creamy roasted cauliflower and white bean soup is all about resourcefulness in the kitchen. Don’t have cauliflower? Try...

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Lentil and Vegetable Stew
This hearty and flavorful stew is packed with antioxidants and mood-boosting nutrients.

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Hot Chocolate Mix in a Jar
For a 1 pint jar Makes enough for 6 servings Ingredients (per jar): 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1/2 cup granulated sugar or a mix...

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Simple French Onion Soup
Caramelizing onions is not only a delicious way to enhance their natural sweetness but also a fantastic way to reduce food waste.

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Easy Crème Brûlée Cheesecakes
Melanie Underwood, founder of Nourish and Gather and author of Making Artisan Cheesecake, was featured in Just a Taste discussing her Cr ème Brûlée Cheesecake. Two dessert favorites join forces in this easy recipe for Crème Brûlée Cheesecake starring a tangy cream cheese custard with sweet and crunchy torched sugar topping. Eons ago (after my N*SYNC days but before my HGTV days), I attended culinary school in New York City at The Institute of Culinary Education . It was one

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Melanie Underwood: Culinary Connection. TKBS 2x11
Melanie Underwood, founder of Nourish and Gather and author of Making Artisan Cheesecake, was featured on The Krazy Beautiful Show podcast discussing her approach to bringing mindfulness into cooking. In this enriching episode, we are joined by Melanie Underwood, the visionary CEO and Founder of Gather Culinary. Melanie takes us on an inspiring journey from her early days working in prestigious restaurants to her current mission of teaching the profound connections between f

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Pecan Pie
Salted Bourbon Pecan Pie Makes 1 - 9 inch pie 1 cup chopped pecans or pecan halves (120 g / 4 oz) 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted...

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How Melanie Underwood Navigates ADD: Struggles & Coping Strategies
Melanie Underwood, founder of Nourish and Gather and author of Making Artisan Cheesecake, was featured on Sandhya's channel discussing her approach to navigating ADD. In this insightful 10-minute interview, Melanie Underwood shares her personal journey with ADHD. She opens up about the unique challenges she faces daily, from managing distractions to tackling feelings of overwhelm. Melanie dives deep into what it’s really like to live with ADHD and sheds light on how she’s lea

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Baked Potato with Pesto
This Baked Potato with Pesto is a quick, easy, and wholesome meal that’s perfect for busy afternoons.

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Leftover Charcuterie Board Pasta
Serves 4 This recipe is a clever way to transform leftover charcuterie board bits into a comforting pasta dish. From cheeses and cured...

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Baking Experts Tell Us The Biggest Mistakes People Make When Baking Cheesecake
Melanie Underwood, founder of Nourish and Gather and author of Making Artisan Cheesecake, was quoted in The Takeout discussing how to avoid common cheesecake mistakes. Cheesecake has a reputation for being tough to master, but we'd argue that this isn't entirely fair. What's more accurate is saying that it's tough to make an exceptional cheesecake. While blending sugar, eggs, and cream cheese and smashing up graham crackers is straightforward enough, making the perfect chees

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Leftover Candy Cookie
Makes 1 dozen 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/4 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature...

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Pumpkin & Mushroom Galette
1 - 9 inch galette For the crust: 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour blend) 4 ounces cold unsalted butter, grated ¼...

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Root Vegetable Stew
Serves 8 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 large onion, chopped 3 garlic cloves, minced 2 medium carrots, chopped 2 celery stalks, chopped 2...

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Chocolate Cupcakes
Makes 18 Cupcakes 2 large eggs 1 cup sour cream 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 cups all purpose flour 2 cups granulated sugar 1 teaspoon baking...

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Apple Pop Tarts
Makes 8 For the Dough: 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon granulated sugar 1 teaspoon salt 1 cup (2 sticks) cold unsalted butter,...

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Chocolate Orange Tart
Chocolate Dough Makes 1 - 9 inch tart 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder ½ cup powdered sugar ¼ teaspoon salt ½...

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Banana Bread with Lemon and Rosemary
Makes 1 9 X 5 loaf Mindfulness is the practice of being fully present and open to the experiences around us. This banana bread embodies...

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Pumpkin Chili
Serves 4-6 My recipes are just a guideline—a starting point. While I may include amounts, what truly matters is your taste. Those amounts...

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Pumpkin Cheesecake
Makes 1 - 10 inch cheesecake From Making Artisan Cheesecake, Quarto 2015 Melanie Underwood For the crust: 1 3/4 cups(205g) finely ground...

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