I have heard these cookies referred to as "Crack", and I don't think the writer was describing the texture. They are my Christmas give-away go-to. Everybody knows them! My recipe is scaled down to use just four double graham wafers, to keep you from dying of goodness. You can, of course, make as many as you want! Have fun personalizing yours with toppings of your choice.
This recipe for Crispy Meringue is the companion piece to the Cookie Brittle recipe. It's more of a "How to" than a "Gifts from the Kitchen", but I wanted to get it out there in case you were planning to do some baking today. TONS of variations in this recipe -- have fun deciding what you want to do.
I haven't disappeared -- it's just the "Silly Season", when you can do everything you planned, or everything that comes up, but not both. Throw in a lingering cold, and time just slips away. I shall endeavor to get as many "Gifts from the Kitchen" up and published as I can in the next couple of weeks. This recipe for Cookie Brittle is very easy to make, and you likely have everything you need in your pantry right now (I made one batch with Rice Krispies standing in for nuts and coconut, and it wasn't bad). Keep it in mind when you suddenly remember that Aunt Gertie is coming by for her annual visit! (Hope she still has good teeth :))
When you don't want to kill yourself with kindness, try this small recipe. For a whole bunch of suggestions and information, check out the full blog posting by clicking here.A Small Batch of Cookies - Infinitely variable. Choose your own adventure. - Butter (melted and cooled), White Sugar, Packed Brown Sugar, Beaten egg (1/2 [...]
This is a re-posting of one of the first blogs I ever wrote. Apparently I was going to change the world, one small batch of cookies at a time. I submit it to you as we begin the "entertaining season", and you might need to whip up a little something in a hurry. Please forgive the information overload -- I find it amusing now, as I recall the context in which it was written. Sometimes I just can't help myself.
Biscotti make a very nice gift from the kitchen any time. For variation suggestions, please visit the blog posting by clicking here.Biscotti for Beginners - Start with this, and then invent your own flavor. - Butter (melted and cooled), Vanilla, Egg (size matters), Salt, Baking Powder, Sugar, * All-Purpose Flour, Pastry or Cake Flour, [...]
For a couple of years, I have happily volunteered to help my friend Carmaine do a mammoth bake-off of biscotti, which she bundles up and distributes to her many, many friends at Christmas. She has a whole bunch of recipes. While she and a friend make batches of dough, I man the other side of the counter, shaping, baking, slicing and re-baking. [...]
Nourishment for the bedridden, or a quick, light supper. Delicious in either case. For the full blog posting, click here.Egg Drop Soup - This is the most basic of recipes. For shortcuts, additions, and variations, please review the blog. Season broth to suit your palate and your pantry. - Ready to eat Chicken Broth (or [...]
Today was the first meaningful snowfall of the season here in Calgary. That means the beginning of cold and flu season, and THAT means Egg Drop Soup. This recipe provides gentle nourishment to the bedridden, or quick supper to the healthy. As always you can customize the recipe to suit your palate and your pantry.
This recipe makes six servings of basic tomato soup. Freeze five, and customize them later. For a review of method and ideas, check out the full blog posting by clicking here.Tomato Soup Base - Keep it plain, or garnish it to your liking. - Vegetable oil, Diced onion, Diced carrot, Diced celery, Tomatoes (Whole, Diced, or [...]
