Category Archives: seasonal

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 […]

Penuche Fudge: Treat Number Four

I didn’t mean to abandon you and your holiday treat needs. Treat number four was delayed by an unfortunate turn of events that left me with two treats that didn’t quite turn out, and NO BUTTER. I tried to find a treat that didn’t require butter, but then I came to my senses and went […]

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 […]

Pomegranate Cherry Pâte de Fruit: Treat Number Two

On the second day of Christmas, my true love gave to me: pâte de fruit! Or fruit jellies, as those of us who are not fancy-schmancy like to say. These jewel-toned beauties have a voluptuous, ripe flavor, and look lovely on a little plate at a party. I like to cut them small (1 inch […]

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 […]