Now that there’s a chill in the air and Halloween is behind us the real holiday season begins. The classic flavors for me are gingerbread, chocolate, and peppermint!
When I think winter I immediately think peppermint discs but they’re usually filled with soy, milk, and egg but this recipe is super simple to make and, of course, top 8 free!
Read MoreHere is the last installment of Halloween cookie decorating tutorials this year. I hope you have had as much fun as I did! And because it’s the end I am showing you how to make two types of cookies.
Read MoreIt being Halloween this week pumpkins are on my mind and even if you don’t like the flavor, pumpkin shaped cookies will bring a smile to anyone’s face.
Here’s the quick tutorial to create your own!
Read MoreOne of the best ways to enjoy the holiday is having the Switch Witch come to your house! Now the Switch Witch is a special lady who turns all those unsafe candies and treats into anything that is safe for your family. Be it stuffed animals, building toys, or specially designed cookies!
Here is how to create your own Switch Witch in cookie form.
Read MoreHave you ever had something in the back of the fridge or pantry that you swore you were going to enjoy and then just forgot about? Well I found half of bag of dried dates in the fridge and knew they could be forgotten no longer.
So date pinwheel cookies were just the perfect treat to make!
Read MoreIt’s summertime here and that means so many fruits and vegetables that are in season. With all these fresh options available I thought I needed to add some more veggies into my diet in muffin form so cinnamon zucchini muffins seemed like the perfect combination.
Read MoreWow that’s a mouthful! But don’t worry it’ll be well worth it when this is baking in the oven making your house fill with the smells of cinnamon and blueberry! It’s summer here and that means berry season is in full swing and with the heat coming on strong baking is something that might not be a top priority but this recipe makes quite a large amount so there might even be enough for some leftovers the next day!
Read MoreToday I am back and not only did this version of gingerbread cutout cookies came out a million times better than my original attempt but you would have no idea they were top eight allergen free! I’m so glad I can share this brand new recipe that is a true winner and simple to create.
Read MoreAutumn is in it’s full splendor here in New England so apple and pumpkin season are here! Having two of my favorite food seasons overlap which is fine by me because they are so much fun to make special recipes with.
So coming up with a new pumpkin recipe seemed very appropriate…
Read MoreThis will be a quick post about my first attempt at babkah. Let’s just say it wasn’t a complete fail but it also wasn’t a win either.
Read MoreWhat’s better than a cutout sugar cookie? A cute pinwheel cookie because it’s both vanilla and chocolate! It takes my simple cut out sugar cookie and adds another delicious element and design. Either way they are delicious!
Read MoreWhen I was growing up I remember always having these cake-y cookies whenever we had extended family get togethers. Usually they were held at my grandparents house on the North Shore and one of the family would pick up Black and Whites from a Jewish deli/bakery near Boston. I didn’t know they were called Black and White Cookies until after college and that they aren’t a Jewish thing but a New York staple!
Read MoreThis treat is a combo of two of my favorite desserts I have created over the years. My Cecelia named them BB Treats- Blondies and Brownies together. They are decadent and truly addicting! The only hard part about making them is waiting for them to cool while they make the whole house smell so good.
Read MoreWith this whole social distancing all I want are comfort foods or foods I grew up loving. One of those desserts is rice pudding. I don’t know about you but there is something so warm and inviting, eating something so rich and creamy.
Read MoreLinzer cookies are something that I remember eating in my grandparents’ kitchen as a child. They always seemed to have tins of cookies and Linzer cookies were one of my favorites with that delicious combo of raspberry jam and buttery cookies.
Read MoreThese brownies should be illegal because not only are they fudgy, chocolatey, but also vegan top ten (yes you heard that right!) allergen free.
Read MoreWhen you think of vegan cupcakes most people think chocolate. This is because most vanilla cupcakes just aren’t quite right when you change or substitute an ingredient. It’s either too dry, flavorless, or grainy. In other words, it’s not great, so it’s not worth eating. Well that is a thing of the past
Read MoreIt has come to my attention that I had a great variety of tasty baked donuts but I was missing one of the best ones around- chocolate! With my Cecelia being the chocoholic, that she is, this was a huge misstep for me.
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