The best classic shortbread

I found myself singing ” Silver Bells ” the last few days , it is the holiday season , after all . I was getting ready for all my holiday cookie baking , when I decided to bake up some “silver bells ” , using my true tried and all time favorite shortbread cookie dough [...]

Fudgy Brownie bites

These brownies use both bittersweet and unsweetened chocolate , giving them a sexy sophisticted aura . Believe me , when it comes to chocolate this is no exaggaration . These brownies have a great construction , meaning they are fudgy and gooey , but do not taste underdone . I decided to bake them in [...]

Moroccan Spice Rub

This is such a versatile rub , delicious , smoky and fragrant, so easy to prepare and so impressive. I use it on pork chops , other cuts of meat and even tofu or potatoes. I have evenĀ  rubbed small , new potatoes , boiled rubbed with the paste and grilled and a medly of [...]

Spiced Mixed Nuts

Nuts are always a welcome addition with drinks, I especially love Cashews and almonds. Really any mix of nuts will do with the exception of Brazilnuts , as they have a high fat content making the coating slide off them. Go ahead ,impress your guests with these spicy nuts ,I am sure you’ll love having [...]

Chocolate Chunk Cookies with dried cherries and pecans(eggless)

These festive cookies are great for every holiday or everyday. This stands true for Christmas through to Valentine’s day. I love the different textures from the dried cherries and pecans coupled with the pure intensity of the chocolate from the cocoa powder ,if that is not enough the recipe calls for chocolate chunks . Chocolate [...]

Smoked Salmon and dill Marscapone Toasts

Marscapone has a slightly sweet taste making it an ideal paring with the smokiness of the Salmon. I love the freshness of the dill and the anise flavor of the fennel. Be sure to slice the fennel super thin ,so it is not competing with the salmon . I loved to serve these along with [...]

Gingerbread Biscotti

Biscotti are great cookies to have on hand during the holidays, they are easy to make and store beautifully, I actually love giving them as gifts. Bake them to your desired level of crunchy ,chewey or somewhere in between. Fine cooking Yields 24 10 ozĀ  (2 1/4 cups) all purpose flour 1 1/4 cups packed [...]

Creamy Roquefort Dip

This is such a great dip ,I have been known to boil pasta ,thin the dip with some cooking water ,toss the pasta and top the dish with toasted pine nuts and parsley. That said ,this is a delicious ,creamy , slightly tangy dip I love for entertaining. Serve with a great assortment of vegetables [...]

Sparkling Pomegranate Cocktail

What can be more festive than a sparkling “red” cocktail. I love to serve this drink anytime ,but ,especially during the holidays and Valentine’s day. The recipe calls for champagne or sparkling wine. The former is too rich for my taste especially when I have to multiply the recipe. I use Prosecco , a sparkling [...]

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