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5 images Ginger fans will fall in love with the spicy flavor of these crispy, chewy, Three Ginger Gingersnaps. I have been making these Three Ginger Gingersnaps for several years now and they are one of my very favorite recipes for filling my Baked With Love holiday cookie boxes. They are packed with sweet and […]
4 images Pumpkin spice caramel sauce turns ordinary canned biscuits into an incredible fall flavored monkey bread. Confession: I had never had monkey bread before last weekend. Trust me, after taking my first bite I am as shocked by this confession as you are. What took me so long? I hope I didn’t set the […]
5 images Peppermint studded shortbread and sparkling snowflakes – I’m totally smitten with these little bites of winter. These Peppermint Shortbread Snowflakes are a new addition to our Holiday Cookie Boxes this year. I wanted a recipe similar to the sugar cookies that are usually included, but slightly different to keep things in the kitchen […]
4 images Tart lemon curd blankets a buttery shortbread crust in these irresistible lemon squares. A light dusting of Confectioners’ sugar is the perfect touch of sweet to balance the flavors out. As the Summer temperatures begin to rise, I find myself craving a ridiculous amount of fresh fruits and veggies. Although hearty salads are a delightful […]
5 images Jumbo toasted marshmallows, creamy mocha chocolate squares and rich chocolate graham crackers make the ultimate treat for savoring the last few weeks of summer. Let’s all take a minute to remind ourselves that contrary to what the return of Pumpkin Spice Lattes may lead us to believe, summer is not yet over. The […]
3 images Kick start your morning with a smooth glass of cold brew iced coffee, the perfect way to cool off and start your day this summer. Loved for its relatively mild temperatures year round, San Francisco isn’t exactly known for being hot. That is until you move into a city loft that doesn’t have air conditioning and […]
3 images Orange extract and fresh orange zest brighten the flavors of these crispy, chewy chocolate crackle cookies. We’re clearly not ones for New Year’s resolutions as the first question after dinner in our house is still “what’s for dessert?” With the abundance of rich cookies and candies that were consumed during the holidays, I […]
4 images This isn’t the first time at the Holiday Cookie Box rodeo for these Brazilian Brigadeiros. They made their debut the last time we were living in San Francisco and absolutely stole the show. They are little bites of Brazilian love wrapped in a hug of delicate white chocolate sprinkles. Brigadeiros are perfect for […]
3 images I am thrilled to announce that I have joined forces with the KRAFT Tastemakers team to bring you delicious recipes using familiar favorites from KRAFT. June kicks off the season for picnics and this month I’m excited to share my favorite BLT Quinoa Salad. June might possibly be one of my favorite months […]
5 images Celebrate the release of Star Wars: The Force Awakens with this amazing Millennium Falcon Peppermint Bark! Rich dark chocolate is layered with smooth white chocolate and crushed candy canes to create a traditional peppermint bark with a fun twist for your favorite Star Wars Fan. It’s here! Midnight tonight marks the official release […]