Though I don’t love all the elements of a commercial Valentine’s day, I do find heart-shaped foods to be charming. And I confess that I enjoy the more sweet and simple versions of the holiday - like the Valentine treats that the kids share at school, or a homemade Valentine card. It’s in that spirit - the spirit of a slow and gentle, homey holiday - that I created these heart-shaped cardamom buns.
Read moreDouble Chocolate Muffins
We’re in the January deep-freeze here, in what currently feels like the frozen tundra, and turning on the oven to make bake up some hearty and delicious comfort food feels more like a necessity for survival than a luxury. But these muffins are most definitely luxurious. Making a batch of double chocolate muffins is a great way to warm up the kitchen make winter seem a little less bleak.
Read moreRosemary Shortbread Linzer Cookies with Blueberry Preserves
The holiday season is well and truly upon us and my oven is seeing even more action than usual, which is really saying something. I love to bake any time of the year, but December is an especially fun time to make up some festive treats to share, and these rosemary shortbread Linzer cookies with blueberry preserves are my current favorite.
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