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Dark Chocolate Mint Brownies: Treat Number Five

To make up for the fussy fudge I gave you yesterday, here is a very simple recipe–you only need a single pot! The dark, fudgy  brownie is wrapped around a white peppermint center – a perfect combination if you adore mint. Dark Chocolate Mint Brownies from Everyday Food December 2006 1 stick unsalted butter 8 […]

Posted 20 December 2010 | baked goods   dessert   vegetarian   winter holiday | Comments Off on Dark Chocolate Mint Brownies: Treat Number Five Tagged: , , ,

Brown Sugar Whole Wheat Shortbread: Treat Number Three

On the third day of Christmas, my true love gave to me: Brown Sugar Whole Wheat Shortbread. And then he ate it all. Seriously. I made this yesterday afternoon. When I peeled back the foil today this is what I found. A few more minutes, and I would have been taking pictures of crumbs. I […]

Posted 10 December 2010 | baked goods   cookies   dessert   vegetarian   winter holiday | Comments (1) Tagged: , , ,

Gingerbread: Treat Number One

On the first day of Christmas, my true love gave to me: Gingerbread! I’m so excited to bring you the Twelve Treats of Christmas this December! Between now and December 25th, I am going to feature twelve holiday goodies. Some traditional, some modern, all delicious. Great to give neighbors, friends, and (let’s be honest), eat […]

Posted 06 December 2010 | baked goods   dessert   winter holiday | Comments (4) Tagged: , , , ,

Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Pretzel Cookies

I know, it’s been awhile since I gave you a treat. I have a secret–I was a vegan for six weeks! Not a full-on throw my leather sneakers in the trash vegan, but I did eat an exclusively plant-based diet. No meat, no milk, no eggs, no cheese, and no (sniff) butter. I’ve had a […]

Posted 21 November 2010 | baked goods   cookies   dessert   kid stuff | Comments (16) Tagged: , , ,

Thanksgiving!

Thanksgiving is awesome. It’s the only holiday where the food doesn’t have any competing attractions – no fireworks or gifts to steal the show. Sure, there’s the whole thankfulness thing, and some football, but really, the food is the star. Here’s what I’m making:  Turkey: I’ve used this Alton Brown method of brining and cooking […]

Posted 19 November 2010 | baked goods   bread   condiments   dessert   Vegetables | Comments (1) Tagged: , , , , , , ,