December 10, 2011
December 9, 2011

12 Days of Cookies: Cranberry Orange Thumbprints, #3

December 4, 2011

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I did mention that I like thumbprint cookies, right? Well, here is another one that we tried last week.  My daughter has been on a cooking spree!  I am proud to say that although we are making a lot of cookies, we have been so well behaved.  I have limited myself to two cookies a […]

12 Days of Cookies, “Birds’ nest” Thumbprint Cookies (#2)

December 3, 2011

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I love thumbprint cookies in all their varieties.  Buttery shortbread, perfectly complemented by sweet jam, tart curd, or velvety chocolate.  I have tried many varieties.  This is one variety we tried this year and I thought they turned out delicious.  I will definitely be making these again. Like most thumbprint cookies, they are better the […]

12 Days of Cookies: White Chocolate Candy Cane Cookies (#1)

December 3, 2011

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Let’s see how far I get with this idea. I love love love Christmas cookies, and coming up with the idea of 12 cookie posts during the Christmas season gives me a fabulous excuse to make them. And eat them. There won’t be a post every day, but I am hoping to post 12 different […]

Sweet Potato Souffle: Thanksgiving Countdown #5

November 14, 2011

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I adore sweet potatoes.  I love them roasted, candied, whipped, and just plain old baked.  And they are so amazingly good for you!  Chuck full of vitamin A and fiber.  I personally think no Thanksgiving table is complete without them. So I love to find new ways to prepare this delicious veggie. This recipe is […]

Pumpkin Chocolate Bars: Thanksgiving Countdown #4

November 10, 2011

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              Wow.  That’s all I will say. Deciding to do a Thanksgiving countdown gives me permission to try new Thanksgiving and Autumn inspired recipes.  And, as always happens when you try new recipes, not all of them work.  Sometimes they are just so-so.  Not so blog worthy.  Yesterday for […]

Gingerbread with Lemon Sauce: Thanksgiving Countdown #3

November 8, 2011

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I think it is nice to offer your Thanksgiving guests something other than pie.  Not everyone likes pie.  But even pie lovers will make room for this delicious Fall dessert.  I love the spiciness of the gingerbread paired with tangy lemon sauce.  It is a wonderful combination and is best when served warm. First, start […]