Almond Wreath Cookies (Mandelkränzchen)

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)

Peppermint Meringues

It’s now December, and that means I get to kick off my second December of holiday cookie recipes!  For the first cookie of the month, I chose a recipe that is currently on the cover of Bon Appetit, one of my favorite food magazines.  The cover features a close-up portrait of gorgeous, airy, red-striped meringues that were… Read More Peppermint Meringues

Chicken and White Bean Chili

Another year, another Thanksgiving gone.  I hope everyone had a nice holiday, and I’m guessing some of you are pretty turkey-ed out.  I definitely am, but I will admit that I could eat pumpkin pie all year long. Since Christmas is only a few weeks away, and chances are I’ll go a little cookie crazy like I… Read More Chicken and White Bean Chili

Pumpkin Biscotti

A few months ago I promised another pumpkin recipe, and I’ve (finally)  made good on that promise.  It just took me a little longer than expected.  Over the past year of writing Pâte à Chew, I’ve posted two biscotti recipes: Almond Biscotti and Chocolate Cherry Biscotti.  So it’s fair to say that I love biscotti. … Read More Pumpkin Biscotti

Racines Cake (Flourless Chocolate Cake) + Happy Birthday, Pâte à Chew!

Today is a special day, because my little blog turns one year old.  Happy Blogiversary, Pâte à Chew!  To all my readers, both old and new, thank you for being there, thank you for your feedback, and (for some of you) thank you for taste-testing my creations.  It’s been a great hobby that provides me… Read More Racines Cake (Flourless Chocolate Cake) + Happy Birthday, Pâte à Chew!