It’s always fun to use a new ingredient – this time it is freeze-dried raspberries which gives the cookies most of their flavor; no artificial addition. Also, there is a slight tang from the cream cheese which pairs well with the raspberries. Drizzling with chocolate, white or dark, is optional but looks nice on the … Continue reading
Pinterest sure gives me ideas, almost too many, on making different “boards” (I also have a number of books on the subject) and in this case I used a heart-shaped red cake pan to display all the different goodies. An empty heart-shaped candy box would work too. Frequently, I use wood boards, slate, ceramic, etc. … Continue reading
I make chocolate chip cookies all year long and they are not a traditional holiday cookie for me. Add pink chocolate and they suddenly become festive. Most people love chocolate chip cookies because they can be made to their liking. There are many recipes out there to satisfy most tastes whether you prefer a crispy, … Continue reading
HAPPY ST. PATRICK’S DAY! According to my Ancestry report I am about 11 percent Irish so why not celebrate with some shamrock cookies. I have been making my Mom’s Sugar Cookies ever since I can remember. I still have some of the old cookie cutters we used as children. The cookies are a little fragile … Continue reading
I first made some simple almond cookies back in the 1980’s after taking my first Chinese cooking class taught by Christine Liu. These cookies often appeared as a dessert after making one of her Chinese dishes. I really liked the idea of kicking them up a notch with some seasonal spices (you know cinnamon, nutmeg … Continue reading
So, what are s’mores? For almost 100 years they have been a summertime American treat and still are. These gooey, chocolaty, crunchy and just plain yummy “sandwiches” have been made at many campfires! Just ask my niece – I’m sure she still remembers this favorite treat! When I think of S’mores it reminds me of warm, … Continue reading
Lavender is probably my favorite aromatic flower to use in baking. It lends itself to desserts such as custard, bread, ice cream and cookies. I also love to use it in drinks and savory recipes too! Just search “lavender” and you will find a bunch of recipes. This cookie recipe is heavenly to say the … Continue reading
Icebox cookies are a favorite cookie to have in the freezer for when I need to serve something sweet. Along with fresh fruit this would be a perfect duo. You could call these “holiday” cookies because of the red cherries and the green pistachios – I like to make them any time! These are two … Continue reading
Maple syrup tapping runs from late February through March and even into April in the Upper Peninsula just depending on the winter various areas are having. It is a short season, only 6-10 weeks long. Michigan is Number 5 in the nation for maple syrup production. Not all of it is commercial as there are … Continue reading
Well, I was hoping to make a strawberry dessert using Baileys Strawberries and Cream liqueur, but the strawberries have not been that good. Not surprising as it is winter here in Michigan but sometimes we do get some very juicy and flavorful berries mid-winter but not in time for Valentine’s Day this year. I will … Continue reading