Author Archives: Lisa

Holiday BAKING PALOOZA DOOZA, and my fear of THE TRIPOD.

Today I’ve got a bunch of unique cookies, macarons, and a brownie recipe that will knock your socks off, for your holiday baking! Swedish butter cookies called Mandel Kakor which are twice-baked like biscotti, Tiramisu sandwich cookies, luscious, classic Linzer … Continue reading

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Individual Beef Wellingtons

Where’s the Beef? It’s in the pastry! I love miniature versions of well known dishes, and these spinach, mushroom, roasted pepper and cheese filled individual Beef Wellingtons are one of my favorite takes on classic Beef Wellington. Anything Wellington or … Continue reading

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LEAVE THE GUN, TAKE THE CANNOLI

Who doesn’t love this line from The Godfather? Classic. Who doesn’t love a good cannoli? Hmm, I’m not 100% on that one. Yet. As I typed the title to this entry, one thought swam through my brain.  How many others … Continue reading

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