I have been making these cookies for well over a decade now, always at Christmas. They are a crisper butter cookie, flavored with chocolate, rum, and walnuts. I got the recipe from a friend who made them for a cookie exchange, and she had gotten the recipe from a magazine. I don’t even remember now […]
These cookies were very common in bakeries in the area where I grew up in California. Sometimes the bakery versions were good. But sometimes they were disgusting. I had been making these at home for a while, and was used to the tender, melt-in-your-mouth texture and subtle walnut-ty flavor. I was at a bakery and […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
This recipe is the one the kids always choose for their “birthday breakfast.” I think they look more forward to this than birthday cake! This recipe comes from PapaChef’s family, and I don’t know that they are “swedish,” but they are similar to crepes and whatever they are called they are very delicious. A little […]
My daughter has been making these little cookies for the last several years. They are delicious and to festive! 1 cube butter, softened 1 c. sugar 2 large egg yolks 1/2 tsp. vanilla 1/2 tsp. baking powder 1/2 tsp. salt 1 c. flour 1/2 c. cocoa powder Beat sugar and butter together. Add egg […]
It’s true–the colder weather just begs for hearty, aromatic food. Pumpkin Dip This is so yummy! Much better made a day in advance so the flavors can settle and the mixture can thicken up again. 1 8 oz. package of cream cheese (I used the 1/3 less fat kind) 2 cups powdered sugar 15 oz. […]
This is a great recipe—turns out great every time and makes three loaves—so it is handy when you have to take a dessert somewhere. Kids love this bread. It is really good with cream cheese. 5 cups flour ¾ tsp baking powder 3 tsp baking soda 2 ¼ tsp salt 1 ½ tsp cinnamon 1 […]
December 11, 2011
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