If you follow this blog, you know that I’m a huge cookie fan. But more than that, I’m a chocolate fan. Combining the two make me the happiest pinup in the world. I’ve been making chocolate chip and oatmeal cookies since I could hold a spatula but I’ve never combined the two. Sure, I’ve tasted… Continue reading Cranberry Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies
Tag: holiday
Cinnamon Macaroons Dipped in Chocolate
As I’m sure all of you know there are two big holidays this weekend. The first is Passover on Friday and the second is Easter, and if you’re anything like me, you’re going to be doing a lot of cooking over the next few days. Menus need to be planned, ingredients need to be chopped… Continue reading Cinnamon Macaroons Dipped in Chocolate
Rice Krispie Cherry Balls
I’ve never been a big fan of Rice Krispie treats. They were always too sweet. Too sticky. Too time consuming. And that was the main problem. Two boys means I just don’t have the time to stand over the stove stirring marshmallows for an hour. But then I discovered a recipe in Better Homes and… Continue reading Rice Krispie Cherry Balls
Mulled Wine
It’s December which means we’re right in the middle of holiday season. Hanukkah is only 11 days away and Christmas is 20. That means if you haven’t already started it’s time to buy and wrap presents, trim the tree and get ready for your holiday parties. And holiday parties mean cookies, cakes and of course… Continue reading Mulled Wine
Chocolate Rum Torte
Since we’re right smack dab in the middle of the holidays, I wanted to make sure I got this recipe up. It’s a pie that’s been in my family for years and is always a big hit. I know pumpkin and apple are the popular pies of the season, but chocolate always seems to find… Continue reading Chocolate Rum Torte
Barrel-Aged Sazerac
A couple months ago I read an article in Food & Wine Magazine about barrel aged cocktails. It’s where you take your favorite cocktail, mix all the ingredients together in a barrel and let it age for a few weeks. What you get in the end is a richer version of your favorite cocktail mixed… Continue reading Barrel-Aged Sazerac