I adore making shortbread. It’s so easy – no eggs required, no stand mixer – it’s simple, AND it’s so delicious. Buttery and moist, it brings me back to my childhood of devouring Walker’s Shortbread cookies and Trifoil Girlscout Cookies. YUM! These are a bit more special. Homemade Salted Caramel Sauce and vibrant M&M candies…
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“Ate my first piece. Pure divinity in all my senses! So much texture and contrast and perfection in one bite. How do you make these things happen?” I can’t wait to welcome this new little girl into my heart.She’ll be so loved, so adored, and born a yogi.Thank you, Jillian, for allowing me to treat…
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I was reminded of my Raspberry White Chocolate Shortbread recipe recently and decided to take a new spin on the original winner. Dessert “bars” are so ever popular, as is the love of cheesecake, so I decided to combine them all into one this time. The use of mascarpone, rather than simple cream cheese, provides just…
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Ask and you shall receive. That’s all I have to say.This one is for you, my dear friend Tony. I hope these Lemon Tarragon Shortbread Cookies survived the journey from Colorado to NYC!Thank you for making me feel special. Lemon Tarragon Shortbread Cookies 1 cup all-purpose flour1/2 cup powdered sugar + 2-4 Tbs. for dusting1/4 tsp. sea salt1/4 tsp. baking…
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Maybe it’s because the holidays are approaching and I see Walker’s Shortbread fairies dancing in my head…or maybe it’s simply because I love baking and the warmth of the kitchen and needed an excuse to spoil another girlfriend with some shortbread goodness. Who knows? Either way, I’m proud to have converted my Lavender Shortbread into…
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What do you do when your very best girlfriend tells you she’s craving Raspberry White Chocolate Shortbread? You get up early, put on your neck brace, and BAKE! (Yes, I am accident prone and have a tendency to “over do” anything and everything. And, ironically, in an attempt to escape my OCD personality, I injured…
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I often deliver treats to the folks downstairs – we live above a restaurant. Cookies, bread, pies… I like them – and I think they like me. However, one of my favorite friends downstairs is a gluten-free gal. I don’t often bake gluten-free, until now. Grace, these are for you. Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Orange…
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What do you do when you have an entire batch of Maple Shortbread Cookie dough leftover? You bake a pudding pie, of course. With chocolate – and add a little maple cream. That’s what you do. Trust me. I’m a pro. And I’ve done it. Maple Cream Shortbread Pudding Pie Maple Shortbread: 2 cups all…
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I’ve always dreamed of visiting the east coast during the change of seasons. The bright, vibrant colors and crisp autumn air appeal to all my senses. I can see the maple trees, brilliant red and gold, the covered bridges, and the baby blue sky. The contrast – the color – all of it – the…
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We had a party! Actually, we didn’t have the party, our neighbors did. But, we got to participate, and that’s just as great! Sangria and tapas. I offered to bring dessert. Something “tapa-ish,” bite-sized, and not too sweet. A tapa (Spanish pronunciation: [ˈtapa]), in Spanish cuisine, is an appetizer, or snack. It may be cold (such…
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