Of course these delectable cookies are not just for the holidays -- but, 'tis the season for cookies, so here are some of my favorite new delicious holiday cookie recipes. Truth be told, I wish I'd gotten these delicious holiday cookie recipes to you a few days ago -- but let me tell you, the baking should not stop … [Read more...]
Pistachio Chocolate Chip Cookies {Gluten-Free Recipe}
These Pistachio Chocolate Chip Cookies are super interesting, incredibly delicious, inherently gluten-free, and the perfect bite for the holiday season. These are not your average Pistachio Chocolate Chip Cookies -- they do not simply have a handful of pistachio nuts thrown in the dough. Oh no they don't. Pistachio … [Read more...]
How To Make Homemade Pistachio Butter
It's easy to learn how to make pistachio butter! It's creamy and rich, unique and delicious -- and a jar of homemade pistachio butter is a lovely edible holiday gift.While I don't always don't make my own nut butters, this one is well worth it! Of course, others like peanut and almond for example, likely are also, but … [Read more...]
Frozen Chocolate Pistachio Truffle Bars
These divine Frozen Chocolate Pistachio Turffle Bars taste like a blend of chocolate truffles, a nutty candy bar, and ice cream. And they're dreamy!A couple of weeks ago, my 9-year-old son and I made a mud pie for my father-in-law's birthday celebration. Hoping nothing too bizarre would be selected, I let my son … [Read more...]
Apricots with Spiced Creme Fraiche and Blackberry Port Sauce
Stone fruit and berries. They're quintessential summer treasures. Just look at them -- soft, sparking and vibrant. This is a lovely summer fruit dessert for a warm evening on the deck with friends. Or for a Sunday brunch with family. What I'm saying is, it's lovely any time, any day, with anyone! Anyone … [Read more...]
Potato-Kale Grape Salad Recipe with Thai Vinaigrette
This Kale Grape Salad Recipe changed my view of raw kale. I love it! Packed with fresh, interesting flavors, it's one of the most unique kale salads I've ever had, and I could eat it all day long!Kale has been one of the hippest, hottest, healthiest foods for a few years now. (Well, it's been one of the … [Read more...]
Winter Persimmon Salad with Honey Glazed Pistachios and Blue Cheese
Winter Persimmon Salad with Honey Glazed Pistachios and Blue Cheese is so festive and delicious -- it's perfect for the holiday season!Did you know that just like a bowl of chili, a salad can also be a comfort food!? It's so true! And this Winter Persimmon Salad is a perfect example. This salad is rich with flavor … [Read more...]
Dessert Party: Fresh Fruit Tartlets
It doesn't get much prettier than Fresh Fruit Tartlets, and they are especially delicious for a summer treat when berries are at the peak of their season. Sitting on top of a creamy vanilla bean custard in a pastry shell, the fruit is the star of this dessert!A bite of fresh fruit with Vanilla Bean Custard is the … [Read more...]
Grapefruit-Avocado Salad Recipe
This Grapefruit-Avocado Salad is picturesque, fresh and super delicious! While you can whip it in only twenty minutes, it's impressive enough to serve at a dinner party! Welcome, everybody, to my first "Friday Flowers!" Flowers inspire me greatly -- and different flowers make me think about different … [Read more...]
