Here’s a streamlined shortbread recipe, unique and full of flavor. Change it up by using toasted fennel seeds in place of the lavender flowers, or dip half the cookie into melted chocolate… Makes almost 2 dozen cookies. INGREDIENTS 1 stick butter (1/2 c.), room temperature 1/4 tsp. salt, as desired (especially if using unsalted butter)…
Posts Categorized: 8. Desserts
Chocolate-Dipped Strawberries- Easiest Romantic Dessert
We won’t be going to a fancy restaurant (so expensive!), so I thought I would spice things up for our Valentine’s Day with an easy (but delicious) batch o’ chocolate-dipped strawberries.
Biscotti w/ Almond Orange: A Whole-ey Wheat Christmas Cookie!
I ran an experiment… one out of three is not great, but I did find one cookie that was good made with whole wheat & palm sugar; they subbed just fine for processed ingredients. Great with tea!
Christmas Blondies w/Cranberries, Pistachios, Cocoa Butter
Tried making “White Christmas Brownies” subbing white chocolate for chocolate chips. Not an even trade! So, I used cocoa butter, added cranberries & pistachios- yumm.
Fudge: Jen’s Three Fave Recipes (Easy, Easier, & Awesome!)
Betty Crocker said to use a wooden spoon, & beat fudge vigorously for 20 minutes or so. But a standing mixer works to incorporate air, & it’s much easier!
Chocolate Ganache Tart w/ Candied Orange: Elegant & Easy
This is on the menu for tonight’s big dinner (only multiply eight servings x thirty!) Check back later next week, as I want to be sure this recipe’s right on. (After translating bigger quantities down…)
Pumpkin Pie w/Simple Ingredients- Perfect Crust, Not Soggy!
I’ve “had” to make this pie every Thanksgiving for years. “Had” to, because the kids love it so much! (I personally just need some pecan pie, and I’m a happy camper.) Partially bake the pie crust before-hand, and use the microwave (or stove-top) to get the filling ingredients (except eggs) up to temperature; a moist,…
Persimmon Bread, New Deli Seasonal Fave!
Put squishy persimmons to work in this delicious (decadent) nut bread. Perfect for holiday gatherings, or for gifts! The New Deli crew starts craving this every autumn…
Traditional Pecan Pie (but More Pecans)- Easy Double Recipe
I rarely consume corn syrup in any form, but I’ll save my yearly ration to eat it all in this pie. Honey or maple syrup will substitute if necessary, but this pie is so worth it as is.
Caramel Apples: Homemade is Easy (Skip the Kraft Stuff!)
All you need are some apples, some sugar, and cream (plus toppings of choice)- make your own caramel apples this holiday season!