Archive for the ‘Recipes’ Category

Cranberry Orange Biscotti

I hope you've had fun baking all kinds of cookies this holiday season, but perhaps you're not quite done. If you're looking for last-minute holiday treats to share, why not ...Read Full Post Read more

More From Our Virtual Cookie Exchange

I have some more irresistible cookie delights to share, thanks to my wonderful colleagues on About.com's food channel. With this annual cookie exchange, the usual caveat applies: many of these cookies are not low fat. Nonetheless, these sweet treats can be made to share and to give as gifts from ... Read more

Hanukkah: a Festival of Lite

Hanukkah feasting is not for the faint of heart. Many of the traditional foods, such as potato latkes, are fried in oil or rely heavily on dairy products. But that is the point. Oil is a powerful symbol of Hanukkah, and dairy has its place, too. So how can you ... Read more

The Cookie Exchange Continues

About.com's popular cookie exchange continues with these delightful offerings from three of my colleagues, beginning with our Spanish food experts. Christmas in Spain is a time of merriment and plenty of sweets! Many traditional Spanish Christmas cookies are made with almonds, honey, anise, sugar and/or fruit. Lisa & Tony Sierra, ... Read more

Winter Vegetable Soup

Even though winter is technically still one week away, the thermometer suggests otherwise. On the coldest of days I like nothing better than a warming bowl of soup. It's so ...Read Full Post Read more

Virtual Cookie Exchange

My colleagues at About.com have some more delicious cookies to share. Barbara Rolek, About.com's Guide to Eastern European Food, says, "Czech Christmas Cookies or vanocni cukovri take center stage on the dessert table for the holidays. From pinwheels to checkerboards to bear paws, home bakers take great pride in the ... Read more

About.com’s Virtual Cookie Exchange

Every year About.com's guides on the Food and Drink Channel hold a virtual cookie exchange, where we feature other food guides' cookies duirng the holiday season. The cookies will not ...Read Full Post Read more

Chocolate Crinkles

Chocolate crinkles are always big hit during the holidays. These soft, cake-like chocolate cookies are rolled in powdered sugar before baking, and the cracks, or crinkles, appear as the cookies ...Read Full Post Read more

Cranberry Cheer

Cranberries are not only for Thanksgiving but also for the approaching holiday season. These tart red berries are perfect in sauces, pies, muffins, and bars. Here are some delicious ways ...Read Full Post Read more

Turkey and Vegetable Pie

One of my favorite ways to use leftover turkey is to makes this creamy and delicious turkey and vegetable pie. It's a perfect meal in one dish, as it's topped ...Read Full Post Read more