Taste, Creativity & Design.. that's what I love about food!

Sunday

Two Toned Almond Cocoa Pizzelles

Pizzelles.. they are the quintessential Italian treat that look wonderful plated at an elegant dessert table with it's beautiful floral lace pattern and it's crisp texture. It is a quick an easy cookie to prepare that is the talk of the room at many school parties or family get-together's. The traditional recipe calls for anise and anise seeds..yes, like my Spungna Di Biscotti Cake.. but also...
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Wednesday

Chocolate Meringue Cookies (Gluten Free)

One of my favorite go-to gluten free treats.. Chocolate Meringue Cookies!What sets this recipe apart is the use of good quality unsweetened chocolate blocks and, beating the egg whites and sugar together over a hot water bath. This meringue base was like marshmallow cream, so smooth and satiny, a perfect foundation for the perfect cookie.I hope you try this.. you’ll love-Love-LOVE them, if that is,...
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Saturday

Friday

Pistachio Beef Savory Pastries

I'm always looking for ways to incorporate pistachios into my home cooking, and when I found that I had a couple extra cups the same night I was making a collection of savory pastries I began combining flavors. The pistachio and ground sirloin were definitely the stars, but they combined well with sauteed shallots, fennel and garlic, red pepper, capers and raisins.I first browned my ground sirloin,...
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