Candy Cane Biscotti
Before I get started on this, let me share with you that I’ve lost all track of time. Seriously, during a casual conversation yesterday, it was brought up that next week is Christmas and I was in total surprise! It’s not that…
Easy Peanut Butter Chocolate Fudge
I’m resting easy this evening. My holiday menus are planned, Christmas greetings sent and a few pretty presents nestled under the tree. My daughter is on her way home; the merriest Christmas is about to begin. Tonight we will sit and catch up; not…
French Gingerbread, Pain d’epices
Baking, sharing, holiday love from my kitchen. It’s a year round love of giving but more so at the holidays. Extra batches of cookies are baked, double the pies and my single loaf pan is set aside to fill smaller pans…
Red Velvet Biscotti
Talk about one sexy biscotti!! With its deep, lusty red and teasing drizzle of white chocolate, these biscotti are just begging to be dipping into champagne or a morning after espresso. Dare I say anything more?? To my surprise I…
Gingerbread Pizzelles
Warm gingerbread aromas continue to fill my kitchen! In fact, with all the baking, candles and my little gingerbread hanging ornaments, whenever I enter my home, I’m welcomed with the most comforting feeling! A very happy ending came about by…
Gingerbread Biscotti
You knew it had to happen….gingerbread biscotti! In fact, it is probably my favorite for the holiday season. A crisp bite of warm spice gingerbread with a slight burst of chocolate and confectioners sweetness drizzle and colorful sprinkles. Of all…
Pumpkin Pizzelles
Do you ever get something in your head that just consumes your thoughts and you just have to have it? And attempts to make it are unsuccessful… yet you refuse to accept defeat? I’m referring to a cookie recipe here, but…
Pumpkin Roulade with Ginger Buttercream
When shopping for a house, a car or finding a special outfit on salt, ”as is” makes me cautious. It means not perfect. It means I’ll have to make alot of repairs and changes. But there are times when “as…
Sicilian Fig Cookies
I absolutely love the holiday season!! In every way, the season is a magical and happy time! Through the bustle of it all, I remind myself I am not overwhelmed… I’m overblessed! I’m blessed with a sweet, loving daughter, a…
Anisette Cookies
The Italian Anisette Cookie. The familiar “S” shaped cookie with the white icing and colored sprinkles. It just wouldn’t be an Italian Cookie Tray without it! Many may not like the distinct licorice taste from the oil of anise so…