Cookies

The Famous Thumbprint cookies also known as butter balls, bird’s nest cookies or Polish tea cakes are the favorites, chosen by more than one palate. It’s that buttery texture and the delicate fruity filling what gives these cookies their unf (read full article)

Dulce de Leche Recipe

What Is Dulce de Leche? –The most irresistible Sweet, Creamy and Sticky Temptation with Caramelized Flavor, that would make anyone feel Rejoiced-- Dulce de Leche, pronounce – ‘Dool-say day Ley-chay’ is the name given to a South American (read full article)

~Argentina~"Empanadas Argentinas"Hola/Hello, Welcome to Al Dente Gourmet "Argentine Corner". In this section, I intend to share some of my Favorite Argentinean Recipes with all of you. And also share some of my experiences replacing ingredients, spi (read full article)

Alfajores

Today I want to talk to you about a Serious Matter ... Yes, I have a confession to make, I am an addict to Alfajores-- pronounce "al-pha-hor-es". I've come to realized this, after making these "babies" almost every weekend! I love Alfajores de/of Mai (read full article)

Fluffernutter Cookies

It’s almost time for the kids to go back to school for another year of learning, friends, and fun.  I always enjoyed the first few weeks of school, but then reality sets in. The days of summer soon fade and play time is replaced with homework (read full article)

Cinnamon Raisin Muffins

It's been quite a week. My first contribution last week for Karin's "Feeding the Homeless" project went over great. She reported that the Sugar Donut Muffins were a big hit and went fast. I'm so pleased that the people she served in the parks were a (read full article)

Sunday Coupon Preview Updated

FYI everyone, Sunday Coupon Preview has been updated with the inserts scheduled to hit this Sunday’s newspaper. I noticed a few coupons that would be great in the kiddo’s lunch boxes: Dannon yogurt, Brownberry bread, Archway cookies and the kids (read full article)

Oh Nuts! WebSite and Product Review

I just found out about OhNuts! recently. They are company with 4 locations in New York and a beautiful online store. You can tell by the name they specialize in nuts. They also have seeds and dried fruits. You can buy all these is bulk, at incredibl (read full article)

Banana Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies

It’s Friday and we are celebrating with banana oatmeal chocolate chip cookies! There is no better way to start the weekend than by baking a batch of cookies. If you are like me, you probably have brown bananas on your counter that are begging (read full article)

Let's Talk Strategy: Step Away from the Chips Challenge

Do you have a game plan for Monday's challenge? Let's start with listing which processed foods we're going to avoid. I'm giving  up cookies, chips, other snacks, most dairy and fast food. I eat Greek yogurt, salmon in a pouch, frozen seafood (read full article)

NUTELLA GOOEY BUTTER CAKE

Ingredients Cake: 1 package devil's food cake mix 1 egg 8 tablespoons butter, melted Filling: 1 (8 oz.) package cream cheese, softened 1 cup Nutella 3 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla 8 tablespoons butter, melted 1 (16 oz.) box powdered sugar Directions Preh (read full article)

Dear New York…

Quite a few of you know that this past weekend I went to New York to attend this year’s BlogHer conference. The trip in itself was wonderful, with informative sessions and some cool swag. Here are a couple of random thoughts, h (read full article)

Dear New York…

Quite a few of you know that this past weekend I went to New York to attend this year’s BlogHer conference. The trip in itself was wonderful, with informative sessions and some cool swag. Here are a couple of random thoughts, h (read full article)

360° Restaurant

After we explore the indoor and outdoor part of tower, Ian and I decided to have our late lunch. We make our reservation first and wait until 3pm for our turn. We lifted from ground floor up to 60th floor, when I stepped out the elevator I saw the de (read full article)

Oatmeal Coconut Cookies

These crispy buttery oatmeal cookies are so delicious and dangerously addictive. Enjoy them with some green tea or serve with ice cream! 100 g Rolled oats©angiesrecipes 75 g Dried flaked coconut 120 g All-purpose flour 100 g Caster sugar (more i (read full article)

{Baking} CHOCOLATE ALMOND BISCOTTI ... the fuss about Valrhona

"There's nothing better than a good friend, except a good friend with CHOCOLATE!"Linda Grayson, "The Pickwick Papers"Sometimes life springs wonderful surprises, and I sit back reminiscing about how... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my webs (read full article)

Hari Raya Kueh Recipes

Cornflake Macaroons Ingredients 1 egg 100g castor sugar 1/8 tsp vanilla essence 1/4 tsp salt 180g honey-coated cornflakes, crushed Sugar decorates Small paper cups Method Preheat oven to 150°C. Line baking trays with non-stick parchment paper. Be (read full article)

MAGIC BARS SQUARED

Magic Bars . . . I think they are magic. They are my very favorite Bar Cookie! You know, you’ve all made them. You’ve all eaten them toasty warm from the oven. Everyone love the edges, because they are extra chewy, caramelized, toasted C (read full article)

Coffee Month- Candles from D-n-D Ranch Aromas

I LOVE candles!  I love the way they make my home smell and feel!  My favorite candle smells usually revolve around food.  I love coffee, cinnamon, hazelnut, home baked cookies, gingerbread, spiced pumpkins and sometimes fruity.   Do you love can (read full article)

Gooey Marshmallow-topped Brownies

Goldie's Brownies1/2 c. butter (1 stick)1/2 c. cocoa1 c. sugar1 egg1/2 c. flour1/4 c. half-and-half (or milk, if that's what you have in the fridge)1 t. vanilla extract1 c. mini marshmallows1 c. semi-sweet chocolate chipsHeat oven to 350˚.In medium (read full article)