Every year I like to surprise family and friends with something special for Valentine’s Day. Since my birthday, which is Valentine’s Day, actually falls on Tuesday this year and I teach on Tuesdays, I thought I would make a special treat for my class. This recipe is so simple anyone can make it. The recipe is for a Chocolate Dipped …
To say that I am a brownie fanatic is really an understatement. I don’t think I have EVER seen a brownie recipe that I have not been tempted to make. I am always, and I mean ALWAYS seeking brownie nirvana. The One… the mother load of all brownies. In other words, the perfect brownie– deep, …
As promised my daughter and I baked “fabulicious” ( yes, I know this is not a word but I was trying to set the mood for you, as the cookies were both fabulous and delicious) chocolate chip cookies! See for yourself! Remember how I wrote that if you wish you can add some whole wheat flour to …
My grown-up daughter is visiting this weekend and, since I do not get to see her very often, it is always so GREAT to see her. During her visits I plan outings or other activities like shopping, movies or going out to dinner. Sounds like wild and crazy stuff, right? Wild and crazy I am not! During this visit my daughter said she …
I have a tip for you. If you are baking cookies and you have any leftover nuts, cookies or candy, save them to top off your cookie dough before the little guys go into the oven! What do all of these things have in common? A quarter of a bag of mini marshmallows, some graham crackers, some potato chips, …
I was recently invited to the house of good friends for dinner, and as always, I volunteered to bring the dessert. I really had a lot of fun creating a new riff on the s’more, and then one of my friends who shall remain nameless, took it to new heights (in flames) I should say. First, I made homemade graham cookies …
Macarons (French Macaroons) Makes about 60-65 macarons or about 30-32 sandwiched cookies 1 1/3 cups blanched, sliced almonds 2 cups confectioners’ sugar 4 large egg whites, room temperature Food coloring as desired 3 tablespoons granulated sugar Cover two large sheet pans with parchment paper. In a food processor, combine the almonds and confectioners’ sugar together …
Coconut Macaroons Makes 2 ½ dozen macaroons 4 cups shredded, sweetened coconut 1 cup +1 tablespoon granulated sugar 1 heaping teaspoon light corn syrup ½ teaspoon coconut extract 2 tablespoons +1 teaspoon all-purpose flour 4 large egg whites Preheat oven to 375° F. Line 2 large sheet pans with parchment paper. Bring a large saucepan …