Recipe we love :: Linda Gray's Lentil Soup

On Monday, Linda Gray stopped by D Living and shared one of her favorite recipes -- lentil soup!  I can't seem to get enough of this delicious recipe, so I thought I would share the recipe here, so you can enjoy it too! Bon Appetit! 

Watch our fun segment here!

Recipe We Love :: Homemade Milano Cookies

Yes, you read that right. HOMEMADE milano cookies. Could there be a better cookie? We don't think so. 

Homemade Milano Cookies 

Serves: about 3 dozen cookies

• 12 tablespoons (170grams/ 6 oz) unsalted butter, softened
• 2 1/2 cups (312.5 grams/ 11.02 oz) powdered sugar
• 7/8 cup egg whites (from about 6 eggs)
• 2 tablespoons vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons lemon extract
• 1 1/2 cups (187.5grams/ 6.61 oz) all purpose flour (I used rice flour mix, with 1/2 t xanthan gum)
• Cookie filling, recipe follows

Cookie filling:
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 8 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped (I used dark chocolate)
• 1 orange, zested (I used 1 T triple sec)

Photo and directions from hey, that taste good!

 Recipe courtesy of Gale Gand, of the Food Network. 

Recipe We Love ::

On the hunt for the perfect appetizer to serve to guests at your next dinner party? Well, look no further, because we've found it courtesy of Seasons & Suppers.

Warm Goat Cheese Toasts with Walnuts, Rosemary and Honey

Ingredients: 

• 1 baguette 
• 8 oz. goat cheese 
• 1/4 cup honey 
• 1/2 cup chopped toasted walnuts, pecan or hazelnuts (*you can chop or leave larger, or a bit of both) 
• 1/2 tablespoon finely chopped fresh rosemary

For full instructions visit Seasons & Suppers 

Recipe We Love: Mixed Spiced Nuts

Tory Burch 

Over the holidays, I stumbled upon this mixed spiced nut recipe on Tory Burch's blog and it has become one of those recipes I keep coming back to. It makes a wonderful addition to any cocktail party, or just something to have out for the perfect snack.  

Recipe courtesy of Chef Dana Minuta 

6 oz raw cashews
6 oz raw almonds
6 oz raw pecans
6 oz raw walnuts
4 tbsp unsalted butter
1 1/2 tbsp honey
1/2 tsp chili powder
1/4 tsp smoked paprika
1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
1/4 tsp cumin
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
1 tsp Thai fish sauce

For the full directions, head over to Tory Burch's blog. 

Recipe We Love: Cinnamon Roll Recipe

With guests coming in and out during the holidays, it's always nice to have a sweet treat that everyone enjoys. And this delicious Cinnamon Roll recipe from Annie Eats is too good not to share! 

 Cinnamon Roll Recipe

Ingredients:
6 ½ tbsp. granulated sugar
1 tsp. salt
5 ½ tbsp. unsalted butter or margarine
1 large egg, slightly beaten
1 tsp. lemon extract or 1 tsp. grated lemon zest
3 ½ cups unbleached bread or all-purpose flour
2 tsp. instant (rapid rise) yeast
1 1/8 to 1 ¼ cups whole milk or buttermilk, at room temperature

For the filling:
6 ½ tbsp. granulated sugar
1 ½ tsp. ground cinnamon
other spices to taste (ginger, cardamom, allspice, etc.)

For the white fondant glaze:
4 cups powdered sugar
1 tsp. lemon or orange extract
6 tbsp. to ½ cup warm milk

For step-by-step directions, click here. Trust me, these cinnamon rolls are heaven.