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Salted Caramel Chocolate Chip Cookies

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I have partnered with Dannon to help promote Oikos. I have been compensated for my time commitment to review Oikos.  However, my opinions are entirely my own and I have not been paid to publish positive comments. Thank you to Dannon for partnering with me on this blog post. These cookies are so, so, sooo delicious, and I hope that you love them as much as I do! As always, thank you for supporting CNC!  You guys know that I have quite the sweet tooth, but I’m all about balance too. I mean, hello, this blog is called Carrots ‘N’ Cake for a reason! I’ve tried to perfect the “better-for-you” cookie for years now, but, as you can imagine, there’s a fine line. A cookie should  taste  like a cookie, but if the ingredient combination is too healthy, it may not taste so great. Well, after lots of recipe testing, I found just the right combination! And, holy cow, it’s delicious! Salted caramel combines with sea salt to create a truly wonderful flavor combination. Add in a few chocolate chip

Salmon with Pistachio Pesto

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This dairy-free pesto is heavy on pistachio nuts and light on basil. Spiked with garlic and lemon zest and blended together with olive oil, this is a thick, rich sauce that’s more than a little addictive. It’s tempting to eat this pistachio pesto with a spoon, but it’s even better slathered over fatty, pan-seared salmon . This recipe couldn’t be easier, and it magically transforms a simple salmon dinner into something extra special. Make this, and you’ll feel like a talented chef instead of a home cook who’s stuck in a rut of salmon dinners that are just ho-hum. With a few variations, this pistachio pesto can lead you to other amazing meals, too. Add a dash of red pepper flakes, and serve a spicy version of the pesto with roasted pork. Use parsley, instead of basil, for a new flavor. Or, thin the pesto out with full-fat Greek yogurt, and drizzle it over roasted vegetables. Like any nut, pistachios are best enjoyed with a little self-control. Don’t worry, this pesto is so rich you a