From the category archives:

cookies

chocolate pistachio salami

March 28, 2010

While many desserts take effort (all worth it, of course, for birthdays and holidays), this one takes the cake for its simplicity. I was inspired by Food52’s theme of the week looking for Italian Grandma desserts and this dolce salami came to mind with my sweet pantry leftovers of chocolate and pistachios.

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chocolate chili cherry cookies

February 13, 2010

Ever since I first had Esan Thai cuisine, I find myself yearning for spice experiences that set my mouth ablaze. This Valentine’s, I’m celebrating my newfound love of heat by combining it with my enduring love of dark chocolate.
Naming this cookie has not been easy. Is it Chili Cherry Chocolate, or Cherry Chili Chocolate, or [...]

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cardamom pistachio nib cookies

January 15, 2010

A few months back, a friend introduced me to a sage corn cookie she had made. I was impressed by the possibilities of a savory cookie made with herbs and spices that could be an accompaniment to a Thanksgiving meal or other menus that already use sweet components in them. We brainstormed possible variations on [...]

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florentines

January 3, 2010

Happy New Year!
When I told my husband I was making florentines to bring to a party he looked at me strangely and said, “You’re bringing…. omelettes?” In our neighborhood, you’re most likely to see spinach and feta cheese omelettes under the name Florentine (though, for the life of me, I have no idea what the [...]

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grandma’s oatmeal raisin cookies

July 24, 2009

I’d like to think if granny had ever made oatmeal cookies for us, they would have been these little guys. With a higher proportion of whole wheat to white flour and less sugar than the typical cookie recipe or grocery market brands, these thankfully don’t challenge you to escape the unquenchable sugar craving feedback loop [...]

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