Raspberry Lemon Squares

  My Raspberry Lemon Squares, are a slight rift on the traditional lemon bar, through the simple inclusion of raspberry puree into the raw lemon curd – it’s that easy!  As I am slowly starting to turn my mind toward Spring, I thought that this would be a fun recipe to share.  For some reason,…

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Crème de Cassis Truffles

Crème de cassis is a black current liqueur, and a lovely complement to bitter dark chocolate – a little hint of sweetness hidden in an indulgently rich fruit flavor.  I rushed to get this post out in time for Valentine’s Day.  Here’s a lovely treat for your loved ones, not only is it seasonally appropriate,…

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Beet Crumb Chocolate Chip Cookies

I disappear for a month, and then return with yet another rift on the chocolate chip cookie!?  Granted, this post puts the past two posts to shame – and this one’s definitely a keeper – but I still feel like I should be slightly chastened.  In my defense, which is really just another lame excuse,…

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Peppermint Bark Chocolate Drop Cookies

So Andes Mints wasn’t the only discovery I made in the Holiday candy aisle, I also happened upon some white chocolate peppermint bark, and as a counterpoint to my Creme de Menthe Chocolate Chip Cookies I decided to pioneer a chocolate drop cookie with chunks of peppermint bark tossed in.  They’re not the prettiest of…

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