July 6, 2023
by Ashley
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I was looking through some cooking websites to see if there were any good suggestions for desserts for a large group. I came across these bars, which I love. Ingredients½ cup unsalted butter1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs1 cup semisweet … Continue reading
May 12, 2023
by Ashley
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Ingredients2 sticks butter, room temperature1/2 cup sugar2 egg yolks, room temperature1 tsp vanilla extract1/4 tsp kosher salt2 cups all purpose flourJam Beat the butter and sugar on high speed for 3 minutes. Separate eggs. Add yolks and vanilla to the … Continue reading
May 2, 2023
by Ashley
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Ingredients1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour1/2 tsp kosher salt2 tsp freshly ground black pepper1 cup grated Parmesan (or Pecorino Romano or Grana Padano)8 tbsp cold butter, diced Combine the flour, salt and pepper in a mixer. Add the cheese and mix … Continue reading
April 6, 2023
by Ashley
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I got this recipe from the Living magazine. It is really good and easy to make. 1/4 cup pistachios1 tbsp sugarpinch Kosher Salt1/8 tsp orange blossom water1 tsp vegetable oil 8 large Medjool dates, cut lengthwise1/3 cup dark chocolate (melted) … Continue reading
December 13, 2022
by Ashley
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Today is Santa Lucia and we were looking for a Swedish cookie to serve at our breakfast. I found these Pepparkakor and we loved them. Ingredients1 2/3 cups all purpose flour1/4 tsp baking soda1 stick butter1/2 cup packed brown sugar6 … Continue reading
February 17, 2021
by Ashley
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I have never tried beans as a base in cookies before, so this was a first attempt. Isla loves them. Ingredients 1 can chickpeas, rinse and drained1 cup Creamy peanut butter1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract1 1/2 tsp baking soda1/3 cup … Continue reading
January 9, 2021
by Ashley
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These are actually Mockarons that use wheat flour rather than almond flour. My first attempt is definitely not as pretty as store bought macarons, but truly delicious. Directions Cookies4 egg whites1/2 granulated sugar1/2 tsp amaretto or other flavoring2/3 cup all … Continue reading
December 24, 2020
by Ashley
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This version is what Paul’s mom used to make at Christmas time each year. As we were discussing our favorite family traditions, he mentioned these cookies. So here is our version. Snowball Cookies 1 cup butter, softened1/4 cup sugar1 tsp … Continue reading
December 23, 2020
by Ashley
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These are new truffles to us. We love lemon and these are perfect little bits of citrus. Lemon Truffles 1 cup white chocolate chips1/4 cup butter, softened1 lemon, zest only3 tbsp heavy whipping cream1/2 tsp lemon extract 1/4 cup powdered … Continue reading
December 22, 2020
by Ashley
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Christmas candy making started in full swing yesterday! These are some of our favorites Peanut Butter Truffles 3 tbsp butter, softened1/2 cup creamy peanut butter1 cup powdered sugar10 oz dark chocolate chips Cream together the butter, peanut butter and sugar. … Continue reading