In my experience molasses is one of those flavors that people either really love or really hate, but there’s no middle ground. I happen to be one of those who really love it. And especially when it reinvents itself as it does in these Chewy Molasses-Spice Cookies. The crunch and chewiness of this cookie is…
Tag: holiday
Mrs. Snyder’s Sand Tarts
When I was growing up throughout my junior high and high school years the week after Christmas I would go over to my best friend’s house to see her beautifully decorated tree, and get a first hand look at her many Christmas gifts. I will admit now that as a Jewish girl who looked forward…
Meyer Lemon Curd
When cooking during the winter months, the natural order of things is to decide on a dish and shop for whatever ingredients you might need to make it. Common sense, right? Whereas in late spring and summer when the farmer’s markets are in full force I like to buy what looks particularly great and then…
Raspberry Trifle
A trifle is one of the most festive desserts there is, and perfect for the holidays. Traditionally trifle is an English dessert featuring jam-spread spongecake drenched in sherry or brandy, cloaked in a vanilla custard sauce, covered with raspberries, topped with whipped cream and garnished with a sprinkling of almonds. It is most often made…
Sweet-Potato Layer Cake With Orange-Cream Cheese Frosting
This is a fabulous holiday cake I initially made years ago for a coworker’s birthday. It was the first time I had ever tried my hand at making candied orange peel, which I discovered isn’t as difficult as you might think and adds dramatically to the presentation and taste. It’s a cross between a spice…
Red Wine and Port Poached Pears with Mascarpone
I served these Red Wine and Port Poached Pears with Mascarpone for dessert when we had some friends for dinner recently. I snapped the photo before I had actually garnished with the chocolate shavings…guess I was a bit excited to share this fabulous dessert with you. Forgive me. The chocolate shavings added the perfect finishing…
Peas, Lemon, and Pearl Onions
We were invited to a Saint Patrick’s Day Party recently and when I offered to bring a dish the host suggested I bring a green vegetable, perhaps peas and pearl onions. I was happy to oblige, and immediately began thinking how I could jazz it up a bit. My thoughts turned to a favorite recipe…
VALENTINE CUPCAKES Turn your favorite chocolate cake recipe into cupcakes, frost with my fluffy white frosting, to which you add a drop of red food coloring to give it a hint of pink, and top with a heart shaped candy! HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY!
Caviar Torte
Our good friends invited us for Christmas dinner at their home this year. We especially look forward to being with them at this time. Even though they live only several houses away it is as if we have walked into a winter wonderland when we approach the path leading to their front door. With my…
Holiday Biscotti With Cranberries, Dried Cherries And Pistachios
It wouldn’t be the holidays without cookies, cookies, and more cookies! These festive, chewy biscotti, with their jewel like seasonal colors, are not only delicious, but are a lovely addition to the holiday table. This recipe I adapted from the December 2003 issue of Bon Appetit. I made several changes to the original recipe. I…