Category Archives: dessert

Strawberry Rhubarb Compote with Mint: Lovely with Angel Food Cake

The mint in our garden is pernicious. It pops up next to the bok choi, insinuates itself into the kiwi beds, and goes absolutely nuts in its own special metal bin, until you might think you can hear it banging … Continue reading

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Pineapple Upside Down Cake (Cooked In a Skillet)

The exciting thing about this recipe (in addition to the generally exciting proposition of enjoying pineapple upside down cake) is that you cook the pineapple upside down cake in a cast-iron skillet. Then, after you’ve pulled the skillet from the … Continue reading

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Raspberry and Lemon Individual Pudding Cakes

There’s something fundamentally summery about the combination of raspberry and lemon. Even under the cold, greyish skies of winter, these little pudding cakes are a bright light of happiness. Especially after the chocolatey excesses of December. And, they each come … Continue reading

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Homemade Holiday Gift Pack – Buttermints, Baileys and Buckeyes

Some of the best gifts are the gifts you make with love at home. If you’re looking for a holiday gift idea, here’s an easy, delicious gift pack you can make in the comfort and safety of your own kitchen.

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Peanut Butter and Chocolate Buckeye Candies

We were down at the cabin, listening to the Splendid Table, when this recipe for Buckeyes came on, from the ladies at Liddabit Sweets in Brooklyn. It sounded delicious (chocolate plus peanut butter? Yes please!) so we thought we’d give … Continue reading

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Buttermints – An After Dinner Treat

These little buttermints are pillowy bites of minty happiness after dinner. We made a big batch to share with friends, so if you’re looking for a little gift basket treat, these fit the bill nicely. They’re also ridiculously easy to … Continue reading

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Make Your Own Baileys Irish Cream at Home

Baileys Irish Cream is part of the essence of winter coziness. Add this to a drink, sit down by the fire with a friend, and you have a lovely evening ahead of you. And if you need a gift basket … Continue reading

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Russian Tea Cookies, aka Mexican Wedding Cakes

Russian tea cookies, also known as Mexican wedding cakes, are such a classic holiday cookie. So, we went straight to the classic source for this recipe – The Joy of Cooking. We’re going to be taking it old school this … Continue reading

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Old-Fashioned Hermit Cookies with Spices and Dried Fruits

As you know, we’re exploring older cookies this year and bringing back the nostalgia, along with some sweet delights. If you’re nostalgic for these cookies, well, we’re not saying you’re old, but you may also have been friends with Red … Continue reading

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Peppermint Chocolate Brownies

Is there anything more classic than rich, dark, chocolatey chocolate together with the crisp bite of peppermint? These dark chocolate peppermint brownies from Sunset magazine are dense, delicious, and perfect for wintry good cheer.

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