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Whether you need a super quick, last-minute, delicious appetizer for NYE or you are looking for healthy recipes to kick off the new year, I’ve got just the thing. It’s crazy-easy to make and the flavor is amazing. This vegan, gluten-free Classic Hummus with Toasted Pine Nuts recipe comes from Liz at The Lemon Bowl. Liz is co-creator of Taste of Michigan, the food bloggers event I attended back in October. Her blog is full great information and healthy recipes. During a KitchenAid demo, Liz made her hummus for us and we all relished the sample. I also became a little obsessed with the fancy new KitchenAid 13-Cup Food Processor with ExactSlice™ System. Lucky for me, Macy’s had a killer sale on Black Friday. Ever since it…

I swear it was Monday, then I blinked and it was Friday. The days fly by so fast. I can never ever seem to get caught up with my giant to-do list. Things get added faster than I can cross them off. I managed to order my Christmas cards a couple of weeks ago. They arrived last week. And I haven’t mailed a single one yet. I did buy stamps today, though… so that counts for something, right? Nonetheless, the weekend is nearly here and I’m looking forward to attending a couple of holiday parties! For both parties, guests have been asked to bring a dish to pass. Today, I decided to do a trial run on Dreena Burton’s Creamy Artichoke Spinach Dip (without all…