In my usual style, I tweaked a buckwheat pancake recipe, confident that I was only making the final product better and tastier – and definitely not royally screwing things up. What could possibly go wrong… right?
Author: By Laura Hobbs
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- About By Laura Hobbs
- Born and raised in Fayetteville, Laura Hobbs is a self-proclaimed foodie and avid cook. She lives in Fayetteville's Washington-Willow Historic District with her ever-hungry husband, Eric, and their two dogs, Susie and Olive.
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Zucchini & Oatmeal
Old school ice cream sandwiches are damn good, no doubt. But as always, there’s something even more decadent out there – and it’s coming from my kitchen.
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Smoothie Criminal
My smoothie trend recently morphed into making my own at home, with frozen fruit, yogurt and honey. That way, I know exactly what’s going into my glass, and I can experiment with ingredients and flavor combinations.
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Holy Guacamole
Guacamole is a classic summertime staple, and you don’t need to go all out in order to make it special. Trust me, simple is best. And by best, I mean the freaking BOMB. …Cool people still say that, right?
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Who’s Gimlet?
Once the syrup is cooled, these drinks come together in the blink of an eye. They are frothy and cold, and taste like a refreshing nip of summer: sweet and herby.
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Peachberry Hamptons
A super-easy summer dessert of whipped cream folded with a fresh berry sauce, topped with even more sauce, even more berries and crumbly shortbread to boot.
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Sufferin’ Succotash
While succotash is traditionally a mix of corn and lima beans, I couldn’t just let it be. I scrounged through my crisper and my cupboard, and came up with zucchini, asparagus, edamame and black eyed peas.
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Things to Do
When served alongside some pillowy pita or crunchy veggies, this hummus reigns supreme in the kingdom of snacks. It even beats guacamole. Yeah, you heard me.
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Colorado Posole
I have to stress here that while the base of posole is nothing to shake a stick at, the real magic of the dish lies within the garnishes. Get creative, make it your own, and imagine the snowy San Juan Mountains while you’re enjoying your bowl.
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My Big Secret
I am sharing something that I have protected with a selfish ferocity for the past 10 years. It’s time to let go. It’s time to share. It’s time to get over myself.
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Best. Lunch. Ever.
Whether you’re having an intimate lunch with a few friends or holed away in your house on a rainy afternoon, this simple meal will bring a spark to your eyes and a smile to your face.
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The Great Crêpe
My crêpe experience labels me as more of a crêpe eater than a crêpe maker. So I set out try my hand at these floppy French pancakes.
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Breakfast for Dinner
Eating breakfast for dinner is not only fun, but it’s a nice way to have the full-on breakfast experience without having to wake up at the crack of dawn, put forth entirely too much effort for such an ungodly hour and end up with a stuffed belly and a dirty kitchen all before 10:00 a.m.
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Oh My Darling
The large chunks of butter within the dough create steam as the dough bakes, turning the dough into a fluffy, crumbly and oh-so-buttery treat. They are truly wonderful as a mid-afternoon snack or a decadent breakfast.
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Southern Chick
Shredding an entire rotisserie chicken is best enjoyed while getting into the Southern spirit: jamming some Skynyrd, Kings of Leon or good ol’ Dolly, and drinking a SoCo and lime.