Holiday Cookies
The holidays wouldn’t be the same for me if I didn’t bake a selection of tasty cookies and treats that I share with family and friends. Here are...
Eggnog Cheesecake
Every year before the holidays, I buy a couple of containers of egg nog. I imagine myself sitting in front of the Christmas tree, lights sparkling, with a cup...
Christmas Eve Sicilian Anchovy Pasta
When planning my Christmas Eve menu last year, I initially did not include a pasta dish. My late Father-in-law always felt that no meal was complete unless it contained...
Cranberry Orange Loaves With Hazelnuts
The holidays are just around the corner which means that we all will be doing more entertaining and feeding family and friends. During this time of year I like...
Buttery Toasted Almond Crescent Cookies
I grew up enjoying walnut crescent cookies that my Mom made every Christmas. There is just something about these buttery, tender bites subtly flavored with toasted ground nuts and...
Stamped Cinnamon Brown Sugar Cookies
Christmas is my favorite holiday, and I tend to overdo things. I decorate the entire house, bake more cookies and cakes than we’ll ever eat, and buy LOTS of...
An Italian Christmas
I was really looking forward to being in our new house for Christmas this year, but unexpected supply delays, a very destructive hurricane, and a number of other unexpected...
Mostaccioli
Mostaccioli are cookies created from a dense, honey flavored dough that encases a chocolate and almond filling. This traditional Calabrian specialty is a great addition to any cookie tray,...
