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In the Kitchen Nicole Simbuerger In the Kitchen Nicole Simbuerger

European Fig Cheesecake

I opened a Café / Bakery in 2004 in a small quaint town in the Austrian Alps and I really fell in love with this recipe because it is not at all like a traditional cheesecake, but rather a much lighter and not so sweet afternoon treat.  I especially liked that you could make it a seasonal recipe just by changing the fruit.  My all-time favorite is with Fresh Figs,so I thought I would share this recipe that I used at my Bakery in Austria.  It is a little complicated, but totally worth it.

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In the Kitchen, At the Table Valerie Noell In the Kitchen, At the Table Valerie Noell

Savory Oats w/ Butternut Squash, Baby Kale, and Goats Cheese 

I first had savory oats this past February, when I was spending my time in London. I instantly became obsessed with the concept and dreamed about it ever since. The warm creamy oats, with savory roasted veg, poached or fried egg… it’s literally everything I crave out of a meal. When Nicole and I were discussing our favorite fall flavors and recipes we wanted to test out, I instantly knew that savory oats were one of them. So here it is, our fall take on a savory perfect brunch item.

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