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The Café Sucre Farine

A food blog with healthy, delicious recipes.

Swedish Sticky Chocolate Cake (Kladdkaka)

Kladdkaka (aka Swedish Sticky Chocolate Cake) is one of Sweden's most beloved (and easy) desserts and every chocolate lover's dream come true!

Want to travel to a faraway land without ever leaving your armchair? Well okay, you might have to wander to the kitchen, but this Swedish Sticky Chocolate Cake is a fabulous way to enjoy an incredibly delicious aspect of another culture!I ...

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Easy Raspberry Coulis

Just a fancy name for a delicious, super versatile raspberry sauce, this Easy Raspberry Coulis pairs fabulously with chocolate and a zillion other desserts!

I can't remember when or where it was, but the first taste of raspberry coulis had me totally smitten. It was more than the sweet, vibrant flavor and the delicious, intense raspberry essence that enchanted me. The gorgeous crimson ...

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Orange Cilantro Vinaigrette

This easy Orange Cilantro Vinaigrette is bursting with fresh flavor will add lots of pizzazz to your winter salads.

Before I can tell you about this crazy-delicious Orange Cilantro Vinaigrette, I have to share an aspect of our life you probably don't know, unless you're part of our immediate family...Scott and I have our own, personal travel/culinary consultant! It's true, and ...

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Healthy Chicken Black Bean Chili

This healthy, delicious Chicken Black Bean Chili, made with rotisserie chicken and lots of fresh veggies, is a perfect way to warm up a chilly day.

The first time I made this Chicken Black Bean Chili it disappeared in the blink of an eye, so yesterday I made a double batch!After being away for ten days on vacation, I could hardly wait to get into my kitchen again.  On our way ...

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Alice Water’s Easy Marinated Beets

These healthy, easy marinated beets are like candy, once you try them you won't be able to get enough!

These easy marinated beets are a perfect example of the crazy way recipes sometimes come to fruition here at The Cafe.I've always thought beets were just "so-so", I definitely didn't love them. Until recently that is..."Beets?", I thought to myself as I saw them as a side ...

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Café Reader’s Survey 2018

Please take our 5-minute Café Reader's Survey 2018 to help us know how to serve you better in the coming year.

 Happy 2018!! Scott and I are on the road right now, returning from a week on the Emerald Coast of Florida. We celebrated an early Christmas with our children and grandchildren, then headed south on Christmas Day. It's been a wonderful week with time for reading, ...

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Easy Black-Eyed Pea Salad

This Easy Black-Eyed Pea Salad is perfect for New Year's - but will also bring rave reviews at picnics, potlucks and family get-togethers, year round!

This fresh, delicious and Easy Black-Eyed Pea Salad is just one more proof that this little Carolina cook is a tried and true southern girl.Although we hadn't moved to a foreign country, Scott and I had a bit of culture shock when ...

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Copycat Rosemary Pecan Raincoast Crackers

These easy Copycat Rosemary Pecan Raincoast Crackers taste just like the ones at the gourmet markets!

If you haven't had the popular Raincoast Crisps from the gourmet markets, you're in for an amazing treat. Even better, if you're familiar with and love these delicious crackers, you'll flip when you find out how inexpensive and easy these Copycat Rosemary Pecan Raincoast Crackers are to ...

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Peppermint Candy Cane Tart

This make-ahead Peppermint Candy Cane Tart is a super festive crowd pleaser. It's also melt-in-your-mouth delicious and easy to put together!

Everyone needs a simple yet sensational dessert recipe for holiday celebrations. With an easy graham cracker crust and a short ingredient list, this make-ahead Peppermint Candy Cane Tart will be a huge hit at any party or family ...

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Pomegranate Pear Kale Salad

This delicious Pomegranate Pear Kale Salad is loaded with fresh, healthy ingredients. The simple, vibrant lemon dressing ties it all together.

I love going to a party and finding something fresh, healthy and delicious in the midst of all the indulgent, celebration food. To me, it's a bit like finding an oasis in the middle of a hot, dusty desert. If you look up fresh, healthy and ...

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Easy Molasses Ginger Cookies

If you love baking and sharing delicious cookies but don't have a lot of time to fuss with fancy recipes, these Easy Molasses Ginger Cookies are for you!

These Easy Molasses Ginger Cookies just might be my favorite ginger cookies ever!Have you heard the saying "A girl can never have too many shoes"? I'm not so sure about that but I would definitely agree that "a girl (me in ...

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Slow Cooker Indian Butter Chicken

With less than 30 minutes of hands-on time, this delicious Slow Cooker Indian Butter Chicken is elegant enough for a dinner party; and easy enough for weeknight dinners!

Need a delicious and impressive dinner party entree recipe that pretty much makes itself? How about an everyday-easy, sure-to-please weeknight dinner recipe that family/friends will look forward to all day? This Slow ...

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