Skills for everyday living.
Heather says:
What’s your favorite cookie? Mine is the very simple chocolate biscotti. I prefer this recipe without the chocolate chips and with the walnuts, but since I was making it for the family, they got it their way.
Biscotti is actually an ancient technique for making food fit for travel.… Keep reading...
Heather says:
Don’t let their humble appearance fool you, these chocolate no bake cookies are amazing. There’s something about their texture that makes me come back for thirds and sometimes fourths. Be very careful if preparing this recipe with children, the melted sugar mixture is extremely hot.… Keep reading...
Heather says:
So here’s the recipe that almost wasn’t. Today I pulled the peppermint bark out from the refrigerator where I’d tucked it in utter dismay last night and realized that I may have been a little cranky and my judgement was more than a little harsh.… Keep reading...
Heather says:
I hope some of you are happy. Today I broke my one of my cardinal rules of cooking and not only purchased, but used and consumed shortening. It was all in the name of science mind you and the leftovers are being distributed.… Keep reading...
Heather says:
Thin, chewy, classic chocolate chip cookie recipe. Yes, I’ll post a puffy, cakey version tomorrow. Well, if I can remember to buy shortening.
Heather says:
I recently found an old recipe for fudge, it wasn’t my own, as I have never truly enjoyed candy making. Thankfully the ingredients were simple and some research into the chemistry of fudge making gave me the tools to pass along this tasty and traditional version.… Keep reading...
Heather says:
This recipe makes cookies that are a nice balance between crispy and chewy. If you like your ’snaps to have a sharp bite add a little crystallized ginger and even a pinch of cayenne. This version is kid friendly, but also makes a nice base for turning up the heat.… Keep reading...
Heather says:
It’s time for the age old Christmas classic, sugar cookies. I will be honest, royal icing is way too sweet for this salt loving gal, but it is indispensable for its gorgeous sheen. If you are not scared of a mess, let the kids get in on the decorating.… Keep reading...
Heather says:
Have you ever come across one of those recipes that make you say, “And why have I never made this before?” Some fudge may be difficult, some fudge may be hard, but not this version. Later this week I’ll be testing a more complicated peanut butter fudge, but this four ingredient recipe is hard to beat. … Keep reading...
Ivy says:
The lovely and very talented Meredith from Like Merchant Ships has graciously offered to do a guest post for our Sweets For The Season series. Here it is:
Orange Chocolate Checker Cookies
Ingredients:
2 sticks butter
1-1/2 cups sugar
1-1/2 tsp.… Keep reading...
Heather says:
These are not a copy cat recipe for Pecan Sandies, but with some tweaking they may be quite close (a little extra sugar and perhaps almond extract in addition to the vanilla, but I have not tested these thoughts).… Keep reading...
Heather says:
If you just can’t decide whether to make oatmeal or chocolate chip cookies this is the joyful union of both. These are a little chewy, a little soft, and a whole lot of chocolate.
Ingredients:
Directions:
Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease your baking sheet. … Keep reading...
Heather says:
This is a great use for that half bag of dried cranberries leftover from Thanksgiving. Biscotti was originally created to be a sturdy baked good that would travel well; this was way before Tupperware. It’s a dunker’s delight and should be enjoyed with tea or coffee.… Keep reading...
Heather says:
Did you know that pudding doesn’t have to come from a box? No, I’m serious. On the difficulty scale I’d put it slightly above total n00b. That’s novice for those of you who have managed to retain your brains and don’t surf the web all day.… Keep reading...
Heather says:
I know it seems like a stretch, but you really don’t need a box mix to bake brownies. In fact you may already have everything on hand. If you can’t eat a whole batch, why not surprise a neighbor?… Keep reading...
