Okay, it’s a couple of (maybe one) day left for Christmas. I have two cookies left to meet my 12 cookies objective. You know as an ex-banker it’s all about meeting targets! So I came across this recipe from the LA Times, a contest winner by Deborah Pappalau, which I just knew I had to make when [...]
For this cookie (and really any spice cookie) you need the freshest spices. If your spices have been sitting around for a while – lets say for one year or so, then toss them and pick up some new ones. Small quantities only, remember it’s only a bargain if it gets used. This is nice dough [...]
These are a favorite of mine. Mainly because I always have cake scraps in my freezer that can be used as the base. The latest came from experimenting with various sizes of cake tins – you can’t just double a cake recipe, baking is a science. It’s balance that causes a cake to rise. Some [...]
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again. There are some recipes that just by reading them you can tell you have a winner. This is another one of those. I’ve adapted it from Alice Medrich’s Pure Dessert cookbook. Her technique of letting the dough rest in the pan for at least two hours [...]
Ah, cold butter, flour and ice water to bring it all together, just a pinch of salt, and yes that’s the recipe for puff pastry. That most favored, sought after and versatile of dough’s. I’m a big fan of this and when you have the time to sit around waiting for layers to form really [...]
Here’s why I like this recipe. It is Christmas time, the holiday season; you are running around trying to make everything perfect for the big day. Family, good friends, food and spirits, and a time to reflect on the wonder of being able to wake up every morning and embrace the day! So, do you [...]
I knew when I read this recipe that it would make a nice transition from some of the savory cookie recipes I’ve given you. This is Bakewell Biscotti, a Dominique Ansell inspired treat. A biscotti sandwich with a very decadent filling – almond cream and sweet jam – in my case genuine East Coast Partridgeberry [...]
Wow... where is the time going? It's already the 10th and only Christmas Cookie #3. But don't panic, we had some unusual surprises recently and the sun still rises and sets daily (where I am) and time goes on. That said, I present Cinnamon, Pepper and Sea Salt cookies. Modified from a blog called “A [...]
Okay, I did say that the cookies will be interesting didn’t I?! You must make this cookie as an addition to your sweet table. It sounds odd, but when you start making it, you will realize it is absolutely delightful. The aromas from the roasted garlic as it is mixing with the sugar and butter just [...]
Oh my gosh! It’s December 1st already! You know what that means, cocktail parties, dinner parties, copious amounts of wine, spirits and good food, wonderful company – family and friends. Even if you don’t celebrate the blessed event, Christmas is here! It also means my 12 Cookies of Christmas blog is due. I present to [...]
