Every good home cook needs an on-deck recipe for chocolate chip cookies, so I've been on a mission to find an especially memorable one to adapt as my own. Once I found these, I stopped looking. There are good cookies, and then there are incredible cookies. These are incredible cookies! There are three elements that … Continue reading Brown Butter Cinnamon Chocolate Chip Cookies
Desserts
Stabilizing Whipped Cream
Once you realize how easy and superior tasting homemade whipped cream is, it's difficult to go back to the stuff with oils and fillers. But homemade whipped cream tends to be loose and doesn't hold its shape (see photos below). For many applications - such as topping a slice of pie - this is fine. … Continue reading Stabilizing Whipped Cream
Three Citrus Masghati with Raspberry Puree
One of my favorite in-season winter ingredients is citrus. When I saw this gorgeous Persian dessert in Naz Deravian's cookbook Bottom of the Pot, I knew I wanted to try it! It is as tasty as it is beautiful, but I was surprised to discover it's incredibly easy to make, as well. Deravian's recipe calls … Continue reading Three Citrus Masghati with Raspberry Puree
Peanut Butter Banana Cream Pie
I'm starting a new series for 2022 called Birthday Celebration Desserts! Each month, I'm asking a loved one whose birthday falls within that month to choose a birthday dessert; anything they want! I'll research and develop the recipe, make them the dessert, and deliver it to the person as close to their birthday as I … Continue reading Peanut Butter Banana Cream Pie
Bravetart Oreos
Last week, I waxed poetic about the cookbook, Bravetart, by Stella Parks. It's filled with fantastic recipes for making iconic American sweet treats right in the comfort of your own home. Ms. Parks shares tips and tricks, from equipment to use to specific ingredients, to achieve results that taste very much like their popular counterparts. … Continue reading Bravetart Oreos
2021 Mainstay Christmas Goodies Platter
We've finally finished our Cookie Platter for the 2021 Christmas season! However, with Cocoa Bombs, blondie bars, and peppermint bark, perhaps we should call it a goodies platter??? This year's platter includes some of our festive favorites! Pecan Coffee ThumbprintsGrinch Heart Sugar CookiesSpiced Molasses CookiesRussian Tea Cakes (not pictured)Chocolate-Dipped Coconut MacaroonsMelted Snowman Peppermint BarkOrange Cranberry … Continue reading 2021 Mainstay Christmas Goodies Platter
Grinch Heart Sugar Cookies
I'm a big ole sucker for this scene, in which the Grinch's heart grows three sizes: And the Grinch, with his Grinch-feet ice cold in the snow,stood puzzling and puzzling, how could it be so?It came without ribbons. It came without tags.It came without packages, boxes or bags.And he puzzled and puzzled 'till his puzzler … Continue reading Grinch Heart Sugar Cookies
Cocoa Bombs
Cocoa bombs are relatively new on the food scene, but their popularity means you can find a variety in stores this season. However, they're not very hard to make at home! A cocoa bomb is a simple concept: a hollow chocolate sphere encapsulating cocoa mix and marshmallows. When you submerge the "bomb" in a mug … Continue reading Cocoa Bombs
Bûche de Noël
A Bûche de Noël, otherwise known as a Yule Log, is a traditional French roulade (or jelly roll cake) filled with fruit and/or cream, covered in chocolate and decorated to look like a log, including meringue mushrooms. They make a stunning addition to any Christmas table, and while they look complicated, they're actually not that … Continue reading Bûche de Noël
Egg Nog Rice Pudding
Holiday sweet treats aren't limited to cookies and pies. This smooth, creamy Egg Nog Rice Pudding comes together easily, with smooth seasonal flavors to rival any traditional dessert! We've also included a low sugar and egg-free option for those navigating the holidays with diet restrictions. The only sugar comes from a lower-sugar, egg-less almond milk-based … Continue reading Egg Nog Rice Pudding
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