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Poached Pears

December 27, 2015

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I love traditional holiday desserts as much as anyone else – pies, cakes, tarts, all perfect endings to a meal.  If however, you’re looking for a light and refreshing cap to a decadent meal, of say steak or lamb, Poached Pears are a fantastic option.

Easy to prepare, fragrant (your house will smell amazing) and beautiful in their simplicity, your guest will be impressed.  These pair really well with ice cream, creme fraiche or a little dark chocolate sauce!

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Almond Snowball Cookies

December 23, 2015

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I love simple cookies around the holidays, probably because some of my favorite moments over the holidays are those shared over a cup of chai (traditional Indian tea) with my family.  So a cookie that pairs well with chai, or coffee is always a winner.

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Double Chocolate Biscotti

December 20, 2015

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For me (and my friends and family) the Holiday Season and Biscotti are virtually synonyms.  They are my favorite cookies to make at this time of year and my favorite from the kitchen gifts to give.  So much so, people in my world have started to expect them!  And I am happy to oblige!

Biscotti is a classic Italian cookie that often appears more impressive than it is, which is part of the reason I love them so much!  They are virtually impossible to mess up, the more rustic the better!

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