Entries tagged "Christmas"

Parsley & Pecan Crusted Salmon Ball

Photo credit: Tracy D As you can see from the photo, this Parsley and Pecan Crusted Salmon Ball had already been half-devoured before my cousin's lovely mother-in-law snapped a picture of it. It's...

Sugared Ginger Cookies

Today is the last cookie post of the week before I bring you tomorrow's savory appetizer recipe. These Sugared Ginger cookies are another regular addition to my cookie gift tins. I love...

Chocolate Crackles

Aren't these cookies pretty? I love making Chocolate Crackles for my cookie gift tins. It's another very easy cookie dough to make and they have that "wow" factor after they come out...

Cranberry White Chocolate Chip Cookies

Today's cookie recipe is one I started making last year: Cranberry White Chocolate Chip. I found this recipe on the My Recipes website, and during the holidays, I love to browse the site...

Jam Thumbprints

Every year, I send out cookie gift tins to family and friends. It's one of my favorite activities of the holiday season because I get to combine my love of baking, cookies...

A Holiday Giveaway!

The giveaway is now closed. Congratulations to Julie on winning the copies of Lidia Bastianich's books! Thank you to everyone who took the time to stop by to leave a comment.  I am...

Meeting Lidia Bastianich

This past Monday, I had the wonderful opportunity to meet my favorite celebrity chef, Lidia Bastianich. I'm still fizzy with excitement! I have admired Lidia for many years, I watch her cooking...

Cranberry-Pomegranate Relish

This week, I ate pomegranate arils for the first time. I know...where have I been? Not under a rock, I assure you. I've known about pomegranates for a very long time. I've...

Rugelach

I'll be taking a break from blogging until the New Year, but before Flavia's Flavors goes on vacation, I wanted to share one last recipe with you.  Rugelach are my favorite cookie.  I...

Pizzelle

Last year, I started a tradition of baking myself something sweet for my birthday.  As much as I love a good birthday cake, I think it's a lot more fun to make a...

Winner of the OXO Cookie Scoops and Some Cookie Recipes

Thank you to everyone who left a comment to my last post.  I thoroughly enjoyed reading about the kinds of cookies you like to bake during the holidays.  The winner of...

Grand Marnier Cranberry Sauce

Every year for Thanksgiving, I volunteer to make cranberry sauce.  For me, it's not Thanksgiving unless cranberry sauce is part of the spread, so to ensure it appears on the menu, I happily...