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Chocolate Peppermint Thumbprint Cookies

Aren’t these cute? If you still need a little cookie to round out your holiday platter, these chocolate gems have a whisper of peppermint and a nice crunch of sugar. And did I mention they’re adorable? Click here to share this post

Posted 23 December 2011 | baked goods   cookies   dessert   seasonal   winter holiday | Comments (0) Tagged: , , , , ,

Cranberry Almond Coffee Cake

The milking maids are exhausted, the leaping lords have shin splints, and the partridge has flown the pear tree. Christmas is almost here! My apologies for the total lack of cookie posts! I had grand visions, but some 2012 writing projects (stay tuned) have taken precedence. But the butter is softening on the counter right [...]

Posted 19 December 2011 | baked goods   bread   breakfast   dessert   seasonal   vegetarian   winter holiday | Comments (2) Tagged: , , ,

Pumpkin Spice Granola

Granola is a great alternative to traditional cold cereal, but also serves as a hearty snack or a versatile crunchy topping for yogurt or oatmeal. With a drizzle of maple syrup and a dollop of creme fraiche, it becomes dessert. This granola has a warm spiciness and toastiness, and the mahogany syrup adds sweetness with [...]

Posted 26 November 2011 | baked goods   breakfast   grains   kid snacks   pumpkin   seasonal   winter holiday | Comments (0) Tagged: , , , , ,

Pie crust

Homemade pie, from crust to filling, is regarded as the mark of an accomplished homemaker. I’ve heard stories of people in my grandparent’s generation choosing their spouse primarily on their pie-making skills. Sounds antiquated, and a little shallow, but I think it might be a better benchmark than a witty facebook post or a stunning [...]

Posted 20 November 2011 | baked goods   dessert   winter holiday | Comments (0) Tagged: , , , ,

Pumpkin Whoopie Pies with Browned Butter Filling

This is no trick – just one delicious treat that would be perfect anytime from Halloween to Thanksgiving. The cake is simple, not-too-sweet pumpkin (the filling more than makes up for this in sugar content), and the filling – oh the filling. A gooey, sweet, pumpkin-spiced concoction with the sophisticated finish of nutty browned butter. [...]

Posted 30 October 2011 | baked goods   dessert   pumpkin   seasonal   vegetarian   winter holiday | Comments (3) Tagged: , , , , ,