Salty Sourdough Chocolate Chunk Cookies

Sourdough is the epitome of a dichotomy.Delicate yet hearty.Sour but also savory.Pungent and still tasty.And, it’s also a lot of work.I suppose I have a lot in common with this magical beast. And adding a touch of sweetness (chocolate, of course) and plenty of saltiness, these cookies and I are quite the pair! This recipe…

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Spiced Apple Cider Pecan Olive Oil Cookies

So, one of my favorite ways to play is to walk into a kitchen, raid the cupboards, and using only what’s available, simply create.It’s fun. It’s fantastic. And, it’s always quite flavorful. Valerie tells me every once in a while, “I need to clean out my cupboards and give you all the goods to bake.”…

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Gluten-Free Dairy-Free Rosemary Ginger Sugar Cookies

As I sat and listened to my friend’s recollection of her day, she mentioned making a big pot of soup! Yum!!! I’m a soup lover in the cold winter months. Soup is warming, soothing, and so nourishing.I asked her what she put in it.She was quick to respond, “Well, veggies, of course. And, some beans…

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Gluten-Free Cinnamon Date Sesame Catsup Cookies

Yes, you read that right. Catsup Cookies.Before you shut down and get too weirded out – just think about it a minute.What is catsup anyway? Catsup = tomatoes and sugar. And, how often do you combine tomatoes and sugar – have you ever had a salad with tomatoes and dressing? Or a salad with tomatoes…

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Lemon Rosemary Shortbread Cookie Coins

Last month I had the opportunity to attend a remarkable afternoon class at a local distillery entitled, “Gin vs. Vodka.” I’m in love with the small little gang of distillers and simply could not attend empty handed. Full of flavor and bursting with aromatics, I decided to provide a perfect pairing of flavor for the…

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Lavender Shortbread Revisit

Immediately upon publishing the recipe for Sweet Lavender Vanilla Shortbread this week, I had requests coming in from here and there and everywhere for my creative kitchen services. Thus, I had to oblige. And remember, the aroma filling the kitchen and wafting through the house is a gift to me in more ways than one!…

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Lemon Thyme Sugar Cookies

Springtime is in the air. I can just feel it right around the corner. Despite the blizzardy, blustery conditions this last week, the sun is shining and the weekend calls for 60 degrees! It’s time to celebrate spring ~ the plethora of pastels and the fresh and fragrant flavors of the season. Lemon Thyme Sugar…

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