Apples Artichokes Asparagus: Recipes
Monthly Archives: December 2010
Salad with Pear, Pomegranate and Pumpkin Seeds
I was given some beautiful pears last week. (Thanks, Carol!) We have mostly been enjoying them “straight up”, eaten out of hand. But I’ve also been putting them in salads. I came up with a new salad combining pears and … Continue reading
Cardamom Braid
Cardamom is one of my favorite spices. I love it in Indian cooking, but I also like to add cardamom to cakes, cookies, pies and breads. (Maybe this is my half-Norwegian heritage coming through, as cardamom is a common flavor … Continue reading
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Tagged braid, bread, cardamom, gourmet grains, recipes, stone-buhr
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Gingerbread People (and Bears)
We enjoy making gingerbread cookies every Christmas. We like the spice combination in this gingerbread cookie recipe from Rose’s Christmas Cookies from Rose Levy Beranbaum. The ginger flavor is not too strong, and the cookies are nicely crisp. Rose is … Continue reading
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Tagged Christmas, cookies, gingerbread, recipes, Rose Levy Beranbaum, royal icing
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Swedish Cinnamon Cookies
It’s time to be baking Holiday cookies! For some reason, I usually start the holiday baking jag with these Swedish Cinnamon Cookies. They are simple to make, and while not fancy, are the best-tasting cinnamon cookie I have ever had. … Continue reading
Pecan-Cheese Wafers
These addictive crackers are great to have on hand during the holidays. They are a nice treat with a glass of wine or a cocktail, and or just as a savory snack. They have a full cheese flavor and a … Continue reading
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