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Carrot Bundt Cake with Plum Butter Swirl

by Tiffany Ludwig

Sweet, earthy carrots, inviting cinnamon and nutmeg flavor this moist and delicious cake. Just right for dessert, a mid-afternoon snack or even breakfast! Carrot Cake stands our as a comfort dessert food while at the same time being so versatile and adaptable - there are almost infinite ways to make one.

This is a delicious recipe that I've modified from my favorite muffin recipes. It's a bit sweeter and more moist, which pushes the carrot yum factor over the top. The twist is the Plum Butter Swirl filling. It is reminiscent of the traditional addition of raisins, but smooth and even more delicious. This Plum Butter is directly from Tori Avey's Hamentashen recipe (see her full recipe here, where you can find other filling ideas for pastries and cookies as well: Lekvar Plum Butter - Prune Filling for Hamantaschen). This is a delightful jam, that once set into the cake provides a beautiful swirl, adding sweetness and moisture and is a very nice flavor companion to the carrots.

Spring Pea Guacamole

by Tori Avey

Peas are a harbinger of spring. They first arrived in America by way of England during the early 1600s. Peas are early bloomers, they are one of the first crops to be harvested from the garden each spring. Thomas Jefferson was a fan of peas and grew around 30 varieties in his garden at Monticello. According to his family history, Jefferson was the originator of the Charlottesville neighborhood pea contest. Whoever produced the first peas of the season would host a community dinner with at least one dish containing the newly harvested peas. I love this idea!

This Spring Pea Guacamole is lighter and much lower in fat than traditional guacamole. It will stay a bright green color, unlike the avocado version which tends to brown, so it’s perfect for serving at parties and buffets. Green peas are high in vitamin K, they’re loaded with antioxidants and anti-inflammatory benefits, and they also support blood sugar regulation. In addition to all of this, they taste like spring!

Tori Avey is a food writer, recipe developer and the creator of ToriAvey.com. Find her on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Google+ and Instagram.

Deviled Eggs with Salmon Caviar

From Tiffany Ludwig

Looking for something to do with a bunch of hard boiled eggs? We have the perfect thing! Deviled Eggs. They're delicious, creamy, inviting snacks, easy entertaining appetizers and not at all hard to make! We use a few Zabar's ingredients in ours. Feel free to make this recipe your own.