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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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Insight Timer Teachers: Sarah talks to Melanie Underwood
Melanie Underwood, founder of Nourish and Gather and author of Making Artisan Cheesecake, was featured on Sarah J Naylor's channel discussing her approach to life, lessons, learning, food, Insight Timer, motivation, inspiration and more An upbeat and lively discussion about life, lessons, learning, food, Insight Timer, motivation, inspiration and more .. Sarah and Melanie are both teachers on Insight Timer and love sharing their wisdom via completely different modalities. Sar

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Blueberry Scones
2 ¼ cups (280g) all-purpose flour 1/3 cup (67g) granulated sugar, plus more for sprinkling 1 tablespoon (12g) baking powder 1/2 teaspoon...

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Fennel and Citrus Salad
Serves 4 1 large fennel bulb, thinly sliced 2 oranges, peeled and segmented 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon fresh lemon...

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Roasted Chestnut Mushrooms
Serves 4 1 pound chestnut mushrooms 2 tablespoons olive oil 4 sprigs fresh thyme 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 2 cloves...

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Gazpacho
Serves 4 2 pounds ripe tomatoes, cored and finely chopped 2 persian cucumbers, finely chopped 1 red bell pepper, finely chopped 1/2 small...

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Cornmeal Shortcakes - Intuitive Baking
Yield varies depending on the size you make them. For approximately 2 ½ inch rounds, you will get 4. 1 cupful all-purpose flour 2...

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Chia Seed Pudding
From 7/7 Insight Timer Live. Chia seeds become more gelatinous as they absorb liquid, which contributes to the pudding's creamy texture....

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Granola
I love making small batches of granola. Each new batch I like to change the types of seeds or use nuts, add dried fruits or flowers.

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Mindful Cooking Affirmations
Use these affirmations to boost your joy in the kitchen, fostering curiosity, creativity, calm, confidence, and connection.

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Mindful Cooking: Nourishing Your Body and Soul in the Kitchen
In our fast-paced lives, it's easy to forget the simple joys of cooking. Cooking and meals often become hurried affairs, fueled by convenience and distraction. But what if we approached cooking with a different mindset – one of mindfulness? Mindful cooking is an invitation to slow down, engage our senses, and savor each moment in the kitchen. It's not about mastering intricate techniques or creating picture-perfect dishes. Instead, it's a journey of connection – to ourselves,

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Vegetable Tian
This is a quick andbeautufl way to use up summer produce.

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Fresh Fruit Tarts
Often I will take a shortcut and skip the pastry cream and use 1 cup mascarpone with 2 tablespoons of sugar for my filling. It is an easy...

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Tomato Galette
Galettes are my summer go to. Rustic and so much more forgiving than pie, the simplicity of dough and a filling with just the edges...

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Blueberry Galette - Intuitive Baking
Serves 8 For the dough: 5 handfuls of all-purpose flour Big pinch of salt 1 stick of frozen butter, grated on the large side of a...

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