These lovely Chocolate Peppermint Sugar Cookies are very much like a chocolate lace cookie, light and fragile. They shatter when you bite into them and are a perfect addition to your holiday baking list. I made mine gluten-free which may make them more delicate than those made with regular wheat flour. These cookies are best on the day they are baked, but are also good the second day, just a bit ... continue reading...
Slowly Braised Beef Short Ribs with Red Wine (Gluten Free)
Slowly braised beef short ribs with red wine are the perfect meal for these cool days. You can make them over a weekend and serve them during the week because the flavor improves with time. And of course, with most of us staying home, you don't need to wait for the weekend – any day is a great day for slow braising meats! ... continue reading...
Peppermint Hot Cocoa with Fresh Whipped Cream
When the days are cold, blustery, and rainy, there is nothing better than a mug of steaming hot Peppermint Hot Cocoa to warm us up. I would make up a large batch and have it warming on the stove for everyone to enjoy throughout the day and evening. ... continue reading...
Crustless Bourbon Pecan Pies (Gluten Free directions)
Who is looking for a super easy and fun dessert for Thanksgiving? I love pecan pie, but making crusts can be daunting. I created these crustless bourbon pecan pies that can be cooked on an outdoor grill - a delicious and fun adventure – or baked in your oven. ... continue reading...
Surprise Powdered Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies (GF)
Powdered Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies are a true delight. If you love peanut butter, give PB2 powdered peanut butter a try. It is perfect when you want the flavor with much less of the fat of regular peanut butter. I'm glad the recipe didn't make more because I would have eaten the entire batch!! ... continue reading...
Ham and Hash Brown Frittata (Gluten Free)
This Ham and Hash Brown Breakfast Frittata is the type of casserole I love to make. Easy to make, utilizing common ingredients, and a real crowd pleaser, this can be served for breakfast, brunch, or even dinner. ... continue reading...
Chocolate and Vanilla Meringues (GF and DF)
Today’s Chocolate and Vanilla Meringues are a far cry from the dry and crumbly version I grew up eating, but just as sweet and lovely. I made two versions today, a vanilla meringue and a chocolate meringue, both with a hidden surprise inside ... chocolate chips. You don't have to add the chocolate chips, but I really liked the balance of the chocolate to offset the sweetness and the added texture ... continue reading...
Chicken Marengo Gluten-Free
Sometimes being the hostess for one of the Secret Recipe Club’s groups has its advantages. This month when one of the team had a conflict and wasn’t going to be able to make something from her assigned blog, I got the chance to “adopt” and make something from Cookin’ Mimi, the fun and vibrant blog from Micha. You are going to love this Chicken Marengo with a French flair! ... continue reading...