Remember those delicious oatmeal cream pies we all used to eat in our lunches when we were kids? Well, here’s a way to recreate them, without all the preservatives and other artificial stuff you find in pre-packaged goodies. Looking for a new cookie recipe to try for a holiday party, I read about this cookie… Read More Nutella Oatmeal Cream Pies
I’m not a huge fan of sweet or heavy breakfast breads, but I love the idea of scones. There are lots of ways to make them, and when done right, they can only be described as heavenly. But more often than not, scones are terribly disappointing. Scones can be notoriously dry, heavy, and flavorless. Think… Read More White Chocolate and Sour Cherry Scones
This past weekend, I made a lot of food for a holiday party, which means I have a few new recipes to share this week! One of this first things I made was this almond snack. Putting out a bowl of nuts or snack mix is easy, but this – roasted almonds with fleur de sel, fresh… Read More Roasted Almonds with Rosemary and Fleur de Sel
Here is a quick post to remind you that between all the cookies and other goodies that come with the holidays, it’s still possible to sneak in some healthy dishes. I saw this on another cooking blog (Food and Style, a great blog!) last month and thought it looked great. Turns out it was –… Read More Cauliflower Purée with Parmesan and Thyme
When I bake, making the final product look its best isn’t usually my primary goal. I think food is more about how it makes you feel (and how it tastes, of course) than how it looks. Holiday cookies, however, are different. Seeing a festive cookie gets you in the holiday mood and instantly lifts your… Read More Almond Wreath Cookies (Mandelkränzchen)