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These cookies are a tribute to the Garibaldi biscuit I used to eat in the 1970s. This is one of the few store-bought cookies I remember having at home. I think my folks—who never had sugar in the house—made an exception for this raisin-crammed cracker-like cookie. The sweetness of the […]

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You may have noticed that we’re entering into the new cookbook season. It is my very favorite time of year. We got things kicked off with Chocolate Mousse and Cookie recipes from David Lebovitz’s newly revised classic, Ready for Dessert. This week I get to share another one of my […]

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These apple and honey desserts are perfect for your Rosh Hashanah celebrations! Rosh Hashanah Dessert Recipes

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It’s hard to beat molasses cookies! Soft, chewy and perfectly spiced, it’s a must-have treat for the holidays, but I recommend keeping this in your rotation year round. These are the edgy, intensely flavored cousins to the ginger snaps and one that my husband always requests at the holidays. These […]

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This recipe is simple to make, but it creates a huge impression when served. It is both rustic and elegant, perfect for a picnic in the park or that formal dinner you have twice a year in the otherwise unused dining room. Or is that just me? No matter where, […]

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This bright, tart, super-delicious citrus curd is perfect for slathering on Victory (Victoria) Sponge Cake or swirled into Lemon-Curd Pound Cake. It can also be folded into Perfect Whipped Cream and used with any number of other cakes, so mix up a batch and let it inspire you. It’s also […]

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What makes these brownies the gold standard? It’s not only the perfect texture and fudgy flavor, it’s the addition of gold leaf for a little sparkle. Tips For Perfect Brownies The key to these dense, fudgy, over-the-top brownies is to not overbake them. If you want them a bit cakier, […]

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How do you make rice treats even better? Add chocolate. These crispy cocoa rice treats feature cocoa, milk chocolate and brown butter for outrageously creamy and crispy bite. If you want to tell someone you love them, make these no-bake ultra-chocolatey crispy cocoa rice treats. I believe they will replace […]

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You don’t have to have an ice cream machine to make great ice cream at home! This no-churn vanilla ice cream recipe is made in a stand mixer and you can add in any flavor you like. Below I share some ideas. If you get creative and make up one […]

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In 1998 I sat next to Rose Levy Beranbaum on a panel of bakers at a Barnes & Noble for a “Celebrity Cook Book Club.” I was freshly out of culinary school and working as a pastry chef at a fine dining restaurant. I was neither a “celebrity” nor a […]

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