Sweet Potato Pizza

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Sweet potato pizza! For more photos and details check out my post on the Better Homes and Gardens website today.

By Erin Gleeson for The Forest Feast. Recipe adapted from BHG.

Olive Oil Cake

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Since it’s not super sweet, this makes a great breakfast pastry, similar to a banana or zucchini bread. The addition of the salty sunflower seeds on top really seals the deal for me, adding a little crunch. Enjoy!

by Erin Gleeson for The Forest Feast

Spiced Apricots in Dark Chocolate

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There’s a little Jewish holiday tonight and tomorrow that is called Tu Bishvat. It’s often called the “new year of the trees” and is sort of like Jewish Earth Day. Traditionally people eat 15 kinds of fruits and nuts and drink 4 glasses of wine…then you go outside and plant a tree (who doesn’t love that?!)! Tonight at our shabbat dinner we are drinking “The Feast” wine and I am making these apricots for dessert. Cheers! And happy weekend!

By Erin Gleeson for The Forest Feast

Cream Cheese and Fig Crostini

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Top pieces of (toasted?) baguette with a dab of cream cheese, a spoonful of fig jam, a thin slice of sharp cheddar and a small sprig of fresh thyme. Delish! These are lovely with a sunset cocktail like The Skylonda. Enjoy!

By Erin Gleeson for The Forest Feast

Roasted Rosemary Beets

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Rosemary Roasted Beets! So simple and delicious- a winter classic. For more photos and the full recipe, check out my post on the Better Homes and Gardens website.

Recipe by BHG, Photos and artwork by Erin Gleeson for The Forest Feast.