Pumpkin Ginger Biscotti
Hey Ginger, this one’s for you! Life is interesting. Come, sit down. I’ve made a fresh pot of coffee, I’ll pour you a cup. Grab a biscotti and we will chat and catch up. Time to slow down and truly…
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…
Puttin’ On The Ritz: Spiced Pecans
Have you ever stayed at the Ritz Carlton and tasted their spiced pecans? Oh my heavens, they are addicting but oh so good! I recently spent a few days at the Ritz Carlton Lodge, Reynolds Plantation where I was surrounded by…
Fresh Peach and Pecan Quick Bread (giveaway winner announced)
I tend to shy away from baking quick breads for two reasons, 1) the amount of sugar and oil in the recipes shocks me and, 2) if I’ve not given the bread away, I will sliver them to death because…
Braised Brussels Sprouts with Toasted Pecans
Ever since roasting or braising of brussels sprouts became popular, this veggie has gained a lot of attention. Prior to it being boiled (to death) these little balls of mini cabbage were not pleasantly taken to. They certainly have earned…
Pumpkin Rugelach
The weather over the last few days is exactly what I love about living in Florida. The humidity has left behind cool breezes ranging in temperatures from the mid 80s in the day to mid 60s at night. My first…
Cherry Pecan Cookies
My dad loved cherries. Cherry pie, cherries on cheesecake, cherry bars, black forest cake. Whenever I saw a recipe including cherries, I would save it away for the next time I would be baking for him. I found this cookie…
Naughty and Nice Rum Balls
These little rum balls rock! They totally satisfy my naughty self with a good dose of rum and satisfy my nice self, or should I say, lessen my guilty naughty self, with healthy ingredients. I have made rum balls in…
Pumpkin Biscotti
From October to November I get so excited about pumpkins! When my kids were little I overwhelmed them with pumpkin. From pumpkin pancakes, pumpkin butter, pumpkin breads, muffins and bagels, pumpkin cream cheese, pumpkin pasta sauce, pumpkin pie, cheesecake and…
Sonoma Chicken Salad
When I was doing my personal chef gig, this salad was a favorite for yacht trips, weekend vacationers and in moveable feasts. I became aware of this salad through its popularity at Whole Foods as one of their classic market dishes. Once…
