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05/16/2013 05:10 PM

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Lobster Cannelloni with Pesto, Rosé Sauce and Toasted Pine Nuts {and a tasty giveaway!}

This week’s recipe serves one of the most luxurious ingredients of the season, lobster, in an elegant but super easy way. Cannelloni can take a while to make, but if you take a couple of shortcuts by using high-quality, ready-to-use ingredients, you end up with a fantastic tasting dish whipped up in a very short [...]

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05/13/2013 03:11 PM

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{Edible Cities} Penang, Malaysia, with Billy from A Table for Two

Meet Billy Law, food blogger, food photographer and cookbook author, from Sydney, Australia. The face looks familiar? Billy was also a contestant on the very popular series Masterchef Australia in 2011 (one of my favorite contestants across all seasons!), making it all the way to the top ten finalists. Born in Ipoh, Malaysia, Law moved [...]

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05/09/2013 06:29 PM

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Saba: An Unspoiled, Beach-Less Caribbean Paradise

I had never heard of Saba before E forwarded me a travel article presenting the island as a diver’s paradise. We had been looking for a sunny and warm vacation destination, but we only had 9 days off, so we could only go so far. We wanted an active and exploratory trip, not a crowded [...]

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04/29/2013 04:53 PM

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{Edible Cities} New York City, with Albane & Evi from Whip+Click

Meet Albane Sharrard, pastry chef, and Evi Abeler, food photographer, both from New York City. Albane has worked with some of the best pastry chefs, including Dominique Ansel and Jacques Torres, and she now has her own line of jams and baked goods inspired by her grandmother’s recipes. Evi is an experienced life and food [...]

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04/15/2013 02:30 PM

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{Edible Cities} Bangkok, with Jessica from Tasty Belly

Meet Jessica Hulse Dillon, a food and travel blogger from Virginia. Jessica is new to the blogging world, and on her site, Tasty Belly, she chronicles her culinary adventures, both close to home and away on travels. Her goal is to visit as many countries as she can, and from what I can tell from [...]

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04/12/2013 04:01 PM

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White Chocolate & Hazelnut Blondies

This is the kind of treat I like to keep a stash of in the freezer. They’re simple yet indulgent, festive yet perfect to satisfy a weeknight craving. Once baked, let them cool completely, cut in squares and store in an airtight container in the freezer. Whenever you feel like having one of those delicious [...]

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04/12/2013 02:25 PM

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An Unplugged Vacation in Paradise

Over the past few weeks, I got overwhelmed with work, as evidenced by my lack of recent posts. Deadlines colliding, a trip to San Francisco for the annual IACP conference, and an upcoming vacation all contributed to make me spend every waking hour in front of my computer screen, without ever feeling like I was [...]

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03/26/2013 02:02 AM

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{Edible Cities} Seattle, with Kristan from The Broken Bread

Meet Kristan Raines, a food blogger from Seattle. I recently met Kristan during a webinar, and I quickly noticed her new blog, The Broken Bread. I like that the site’s super simple design puts her huge, atmospheric pictures forward and the fact that she alternates recipe posts with equally atmospheric videos she makes with her [...]

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03/21/2013 10:03 PM

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Prosciutto-Wrapped Chicken Fillets with Asparagus Pesto Sauce

I’m a big fan of prosciutto-wrapped anything, but especially chicken. I think the Italian cured ham has a way to keep all the chicken’s delicate moisture in, while infusing its salty, addictive flavor to the meat. I also like that it’s not too fatty (unlike bacon or pancetta), keeping lean chicken breasts… fairly lean. I [...]

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03/20/2013 06:41 PM

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Restaurant Review: Kadeau, Copenhagen

Reviewing this restaurant has long been on my to-do list, and I initially planned on naming this post “A Hidden Gem in Copenhagen.” Well, after Kadeau received its first Michelin star last week, let me tell you, this gem is no longer so hidden. When E and I visited Copenhagen last spring, we rented an [...]

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03/18/2013 09:39 PM

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{Edible Cities} Marin County, California, with Neely Wang, Photographer and Designer

Meet Neely Wang, a photographer, designer and blogger living in Marin Country, California. As a photographer, Neely specializes in nature, macro and food photography, and I’m especially drawn to her travel shots, which reveal a crispness of texture and color that makes me feel like I’m there. She love exploring new places, whether it means traveling [...]

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03/14/2013 05:18 PM

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Classic Crab Cakes with Spicy Lime Mayo

I’ve made different crab cake recipes in the past, but this is the one I always go back to. It’s a simple combination that beautifully highlights the delicate flavor of fresh crabmeat, and I love serving it on lettuce leaves for the fresh crunch. You can make them in different sizes: larger cakes are great [...]

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03/11/2013 07:39 PM

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{Edible Cities} New York City, with Erick and Emily from Home, a Sandwich Shoppe

Meet Erick and Emily, lifestyle bloggers and soon-to-be restaurateurs from New York City. Erick is a food enthusiast who is obsessed with creating the perfect sandwich, and Emily’s background in marketing and event planning make her passionate about events and creative projects (and she loves sandwiches too!). Put the two together and you’ve got a [...]

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03/07/2013 08:00 PM

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Chewy Nut and Fruit Packed Granola Bars

These bars are very easy to make: just follow the ratio of nuts, fruits, seeds and nut butter, add a few basic ingredients to hold it all together, bake and voilà, you have a fresh supply of nutritious and delicious homemade granola bars on hand, ready to calm the worst late afternoon cravings. What’s great [...]

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03/05/2013 02:30 PM

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{Food on Film} Momofuku, the Most Important Restaurant in America

Bon Appétit’s restaurant editor, Andrew Knowlton, recently published his list of the 20 Most Important Restaurants in America. Knowlton said, “They’re not the fanciest, trendiest, or even the ones with the most stars. They’re the places that define how we eat out.” At the very top of that list? Momofuku and its founder, David Chang. [...]

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03/04/2013 02:30 PM

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{Edible Cities} San Francisco, with Ben from You Fed a Baby Chili?

Meet Ben Rhau, a blogger and digital media professional living in San Francisco. If Ben’s blog name, You Fed a Baby Chili?, isn’t enough to pique your curiosity and click over right away, let me tell you this: He’s a synthetic biologist turned food blogger, turned digital media professional, turned photographer. Intrigued? You should be. Although [...]

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02/27/2013 06:51 PM

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A Visit at Quebec City’s Ice Hotel

Last week, I’ve finally had the chance to tour Quebec City’s famous Hôtel de Glace, or ice hotel. Although the hotel’s been operating every winter since 2001, I had never seen it with my own eyes. Every year, the hotel is built anew from the ground up, allowing visitors to wander in a magical wintery [...]

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02/25/2013 07:15 PM

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{Edible Cities} Saskatoon, with Renee from Sweet Sugar Bean

Meet Renee Kohlman, a chef and blogger living in Saskatoon, Canada. Although Renee makes a living out of food, her blog, Sweet Sugar Bean, isn’t about work. It’s about her passion for preparing delicious, wholesome food for her family and friends. Having lived the first seven years of her life on a farm, she quickly [...]

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02/21/2013 06:06 PM

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Roasted Cauliflower and Spinach Pasta

My love for cauliflower knows no bounds and roasting is my favorite way to prepare it. In this recipe, the cauliflower catches the subtle aroma of shallots while roasting, and it is then combined with spinach (nutritious!), sun-dried cherry tomatoes (tangy!), lemon zest and juice (zesty!), red pepper flakes (punchy!), pecorino romano (yummy!) and topped [...]

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02/20/2013 03:00 PM

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{Book Review} Burma: Rivers of Flavor

When hosting dinner parties, I love to prepare lavish spreads of dishes served family style, all at once, in the middle of the table. Indian has always been my cuisine of choice for this kind of meal for the complexity of its flavors, the fact that you can prepare almost everything in advance, and the [...]

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02/18/2013 02:00 PM

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{Edible Cities} Salt Lake City, with Annalise from Completely Delicious

Meet Annalise Sandberg, a blogger living in Salt Lake City. I first discovered Annalise’s blog, Completely Delicious, almost three years ago when we were both participating in a blogging contest. Her penchant for sweets hooked me right away, and she has become a reference of mine when I need help with something I’m struggling with (I’m looking at you, pie dough). Annalise attend

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02/16/2013 08:49 AM

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Testing Out: A Gourmet, Multi-Course, Take-Out Dinner

Gourmet take-out dinners seem to be increasingly popular, with good reason: there’s something enticing about the idea of enjoying a chef-prepared menu that involves minimal preparation efforts, in the comfort of your own home. For very special occasions, some hire chefs that come directly into their kitchens to prepare and serve a meal, but it’s an expensive option; I have seen many restaurants tu

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02/14/2013 03:18 PM

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Parsnip, Pear and Maple Soup with Seared Scallops

This soup has been in my repertoire for many years, and I make it every time I want to serve an impressive but simple to make appetizer. The silky smooth soup offers just a tinge of sweetness from the maple syrup, and although it’s delicious on its own, it becomes extra special when topped by a single seared scallop, a few drop of best quality olive oil and a sprinkle of colorful sprouts. Y

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02/11/2013 02:00 PM

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{Edible Cities} Toronto, with Erica from The Starved Writer

Meet Erica Scime, a blogger and writer living in Toronto. Erica is one of Canada’s rising food bloggers: her blog, The Starved Writer, has been listed in Canada’s best food blogs lists, an honor she gained with her open-hearted writing and delicious vegetarian recipes. In addition to being a blogger, Erica’s also a student in journalism and she has a budding interest in urban ag

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02/07/2013 04:00 PM

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Whiskey, Pecan and White Chocolate Blondies

These blondies are serious business. I was first attracted to the original recipe because of the word whiskey (which is fabulous in desserts) and I thought pecans and white chocolate where a natural match. The result exceeded all my expectations! The brown butter combined with brown sugar, pecans and white chocolate provide a deep caramely flavor that could fool you into thinking there’s ma

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02/05/2013 07:06 PM

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{Food on Film} Upgrade Instant Ramen with Ivan Orkin

I know I’ve said it before, but Asian soups are one of our go-to weeknight meals. They’re quick to prepare and they’re never twice the same. I make sure to always have noodles in the pantry (soba, udon or egg noodles), and I use whatever vegetable’s in the fridge: broccoli, spinach, sweet potato, carrots and corn are the most frequent additions. For the broth, sometimes I use chicken stock,

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02/04/2013 03:49 PM

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{Edible Cities} Paris, with Anne from Prêt à Voyager

Meet Anne Ditmeyer, an American designer and blogger living in Paris. Anne is a true explorer and she loves to travel the world to find inspiration: she has studied abroad, visited 46 of the 50 US states and traveled to over 30 countries. She chose to make Paris her home and founded Prêt à Voyager in 2007 as “a creative outlet to explore the intersection of travel and design”. Since t

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01/24/2013 03:29 PM

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Ginger, Sesame and Coriander Meatballs

I love meatballs. I find them comforting and when done right, they’re lovely nuggets of complex flavor that can be very versatile. The following Asian-inspired meatballs are great served as a cocktail bite, an appetizer, a main or in a big, steaming bowl of soup (my favorite!). There’s no better way to warm up. Makes 20 meatballs 1 lb [454 g] ground pork 3 green onions, white and pale

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01/22/2013 04:28 PM

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{Food on Film} An Indulgent Tour of Montreal with Joe Beef and Friends

Five to ten years ago, Montreal’s most renowned restaurant as identified by those outside of the province was, without a doubt, Martin Picard’s Pied de Cochon. While it’s still at the top of most food lovers’ to-do lists, it’s not this restaurant that people inquire about most when I travel in the United States. It has been replaced by a restaurant for which Pied de Cochon surely paved the way: J

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01/16/2013 03:05 PM

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How to Make Gougères, a Step-By-Step Recipe (With Flavor Variations)

I have long been addicted to gougères. These cheesy savory choux-like confections that are light as air, with a slight crunch on the outside and a moist, tender interior are like the posh version of cheese puffs and they taste better than your favorite cheese crackers. They’re the perfect finger food, guaranteed to wow guests on special occasions. Yet, they’re simple to make, when you know the ba

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01/15/2013 01:30 PM

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{Food on Film} See How a French Artisan Makes Croissants and Classic Danish Pastries

Usually, the first thing we do after dropping our bags in Paris is to go out to our favorite neighborhood café for a petit déj’, the classic Parisian breakfast. Consisting of an orange pressée (freshly pressed orange juice), coffee and either a croissant or tartines (sliced baguette with butter and jam), I find it the perfect cure to jetlag. Because I’m lactose-intolerant, I cannot indulge in cro

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01/15/2013 01:30 PM

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{Food on Film} See How a French Artisan Makes Croissants and Classic Danish Pastries

Usually, the first thing we do after dropping our bags in Paris is to go out to our favorite neighborhood café for a petit déj’, the classic Parisian breakfast. Consisting of an orange pressée (freshly pressed orange juice), coffee and either a croissant or tartines (sliced baguette with butter and jam), I find it the perfect cure to jetlag. Because I’m lactose-intolerant, I cannot indulge in cro

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01/11/2013 01:30 PM

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A Hidden Gem in Paris: Passage du Grand Cerf

Paris is well-known for its many passages; hidden shopping arcades that were created at the end of the 18th century. They were typically dug through existing building or created as the buildings were constructed, and they were covered by glass roofs to allow well-off residents to shop rain or shine. Around 1850, the city counted over 150 shopping arcades and most of them were located on the right

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01/11/2013 01:30 PM

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A Hidden Gem in Paris: Passage du Grand Cerf

Paris is well-known for its many passages; hidden shopping arcades that were created at the end of the 18th century. They were typically dug through existing building or created as the buildings were constructed, and they were covered by glass roofs to allow well-off residents to shop rain or shine. Around 1850, the city counted over 150 shopping arcades and most of them were located on the right

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01/10/2013 04:17 PM

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Kale with Chili Flakes and Sesame Seeds

I know, a kale recipe in January, it’s cliché right? New Year’s resolutions, superfoods, and all that. Well, believe me or not, I’m posting this recipe simply because I love it. Kale is a very tasty green with great texture, and the fact that it’s packed with nutrients is bonus. This dish is great on its own, topped with a fried egg or sautéed tofu, as a side to grilled fish, porc or chicke

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01/10/2013 04:17 PM

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Kale with Chili Flakes and Sesame Seeds

I know, a kale recipe in January, it’s cliché right? New Year’s resolutions, superfoods, and all that. Well, believe me or not, I’m posting this recipe simply because I love it. Kale is a very tasty green with great texture, and the fact that it’s packed with nutrients is bonus. This dish is great on its own, topped with a fried egg or sautéed tofu, as a side to grilled fish, porc or chicke

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12/28/2012 01:30 PM

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Meeting the Dom Pérignon Cellar Master, Part 2 of 2: The Art of Tasting Champagne

I recently had the privilege of meeting Mr Richard Geoffrey, the Cellar Master at Dom Pérignon, at a tasting event in Montreal. Because it’s late December, when more champagne is drunk than probably any other time of the year, I thought I’d share the highlights of this conversation with you. This is the second part. In the first part, Mr Geoffrey discusses his creative process, how he finds inspi

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12/28/2012 01:30 PM

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Meeting the Dom Pérignon Cellar Master, Part 2 of 2: The Art of Tasting Champagne

I recently had the privilege of meeting Mr Richard Geoffrey, the Cellar Master at Dom Pérignon, at a tasting event in Montreal. Because it’s late December, when more champagne is drunk than probably any other time of the year, I thought I’d share the highlights of this conversation with you. This is the second part. In the first part, Mr Geoffrey discusses his creative process, how he finds inspi

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12/21/2012 01:30 PM

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Meeting the Dom Pérignon Cellar Master, Part 1 of 2: Inside the Mind of a Champagne Creator

M. Richard Geoffroy, the Dom Pérignon Cellar Master. Photo by Derek Hudson. The very name Dom Pérignon conjures up history. The famous champagne production house is associated with tradition, reliability, and luxury, a reputation it has maintained since its founding in the seventeenth century. I was invited, along with a handful of other bloggers, to meet Richard Geoffroy, cellar master for Dom P

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12/21/2012 01:30 PM

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Meeting the Dom Pérignon Cellar Master, Part 1 of 2: Inside the Mind of a Champagne Creator

M. Richard Geoffroy, the Dom Pérignon Cellar Master. Photo by Derek Hudson. The very name Dom Pérignon conjures up history. The famous champagne production house is associated with tradition, reliability, and luxury, a reputation it has maintained since its founding in the seventeenth century. I was invited, along with a handful of other bloggers, to meet Richard Geoffroy, cellar master for Dom P

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12/17/2012 01:30 PM

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More Holiday Inspiration: A Visual Round Up of 20 Mouth Watering Cookies and Treats

I never stop gathering recipes for cookies and treats, so after the Cookie Week marathon, I thought I would share even more sweet inspiration. These recipes come from my archive as well as some of my favorite bloggers and cookbook authors, so they can be trusted to be oh-so-delicious. I wonder if there’s still time to bake them all before Christmas? Left: Marzipan Brownies Right: Gingerbread Meri

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12/17/2012 01:30 PM

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More Holiday Inspiration: A Visual Round Up of 20 Mouth Watering Cookies and Treats

I never stop gathering recipes for cookies and treats, so after the Cookie Week marathon, I thought I would share even more sweet inspiration. These recipes come from my archive as well as some of my favorite bloggers and cookbook authors, so they can be trusted to be oh-so-delicious. I wonder if there’s still time to bake them all before Christmas? Left: Marzipan Brownies Right: Gingerbread Meri

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12/16/2012 01:30 PM

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{Cookie Week} Mocha Madeleines

A madeleine, the small sponge cake with a shell-like shape, is a classic confection with a long history. Stories about its creation are conflicting but the Larousse Gastronomique says that it was invented by a young farmer named Madeleine in the small town of Commercy, in the north-east of France. In 1755, the king discovered the farmer’s small shop and loved her cakes so much that he named them

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12/16/2012 01:30 PM

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{Cookie Week} Mocha Madeleines

A madeleine, the small sponge cake with a shell-like shape, is a classic confection with a long history. Stories about its creation are conflicting but the Larousse Gastronomique says that it was invented by a young farmer named Madeleine in the small town of Commercy, in the north-east of France. In 1755, the king discovered the farmer’s small shop and loved her cakes so much that he named them

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12/15/2012 11:00 AM

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{Cookie Week} Chocolate Fudge with Walnuts, Cranberries and Pretzels

Every holiday cookie spread needs fudge, right? There are many flavor combinations you can play around with when making fudge, and I found the use of pretzels in this recipe especially fun. If this sounds strange to you, just imagine how irresistibly salty and sweet these treats are. This is exactly what this is: the rich sweetness of chocolate balanced by the crunchy and saltiness of pretzels. Y

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12/15/2012 11:00 AM

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{Cookie Week} Chocolate Fudge with Walnuts, Cranberries and Pretzels

Every holiday cookie spread needs fudge, right? There are many flavor combinations you can play around with when making fudge, and I found the use of pretzels in this recipe especially fun. If this sounds strange to you, just imagine how irresistibly salty and sweet these treats are. This is exactly what this is: the rich sweetness of chocolate balanced by the crunchy and saltiness of pretzels. Y

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12/14/2012 01:00 PM

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{Cookie Week} Pecan and Maple Thumbprint Cookie

Ah, maple syrup. Sometimes I feel like it flows in my veins. A whiff of that beloved sugary golden treat transports me home, instantly. In the spring, we Québécois stock up on maple products like squirrels gathering nuts, for the chance to use it abundantly, in any and every dessert, over the holidays. The flavor of any cake, pie or cookie laced with maple syrup is improved tenfold, but I think r

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12/14/2012 01:00 PM

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{Cookie Week} Pecan and Maple Thumbprint Cookie

Ah, maple syrup. Sometimes I feel like it flows in my veins. A whiff of that beloved sugary golden treat transports me home, instantly. In the spring, we Québécois stock up on maple products like squirrels gathering nuts, for the chance to use it abundantly, in any and every dessert, over the holidays. The flavor of any cake, pie or cookie laced with maple syrup is improved tenfold, but I think r

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12/13/2012 01:00 PM

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{Cookie Week} Homemade Peanut Butter Cups with Bourbon

Peanut butter cups. I used to love them, but I don’t anymore because I feel that the chocolate tastes like paraffin. Why waste the calories? Well, I had never thought of making them at home, but these will be on heavy rotation now, all year long. I don’t know how else to describe them but with the word a-ma-zing. Dark chocolate and whipped PB spiked with bourbon in cute, mini-sized bites? They’re

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12/12/2012 01:00 PM

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{Cookie Week} Cardamom Cashew Balls

Cashews is a favorite of E’s, so of course, I had to make a cookie that highlights that cute, crescent-shaped nut. I was immediately drawn to this recipe because of its use of pungent ground cardamom, which I think is the perfect companion to the richness of roasted cashews. On a whim, I decided to add the finely grated zest of two clementines (which we can’t get enough of), and the result is abs

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