Laurie McNamara’s recipe for Tomato, Spinach and Parmesan Baked Eggs goes down in Food Schmooze® history as the best baked egg dish we’ve ever tasted. Easy, delicious, and SO being served at every brunch we host from here on out.
Christmas
Coq au Vin Becomes Fabulous Choc au Vin…Yup, Chocolate!
In our chicken and wine recipe, deep dark chocolate is what we call a “stealth” ingredient, a little something added toward the end of making a stew that secretly gives a dish oomph, in this case an earthy, nutty and rich flavor you can’t identify but makes you fall in love with your meal.
Abby Dodge’s Hazelnut–Raspberry Sandwich Cookie Wreaths
These festive cookies are inspired by the Linzer torte, a famous lattice-topped Austrian pastry made with a rich, buttery nut crust and jam filling. The secret to this cookie’s deep, earthy flavor begins with toasting the hazelnuts. This step intensifies the nuts’ flavor and is an essential characteristic of a Linzer-inspired cookie. Along with the […]
Abby Dodge’s Rosemary Cornmeal Shortbread
Like most folks, I have a go-to list of tried-and-true cookies that I bake and give year-round. While I like them all, my shortbread cookie is my go-to fave for all occasions—its flavor and shape variations make it truly evergreen. For example, the triangle version was the recipe of choice for my holiday cookie swap, […]
Abby Dodge’s Bittersweet Chocolate Peppermint Thumbprints
These two-bite cookies pack just the right amount of chocolaty richness and minty freshness to cure whatever ails you. With their natural cocoa powder, buttery bittersweet chocolate, and a dash of crunchy peppermint candy, they are the perfect triple-threat treat to satisfy a chocolate-loving crowd. When it comes to delivering deep, dark chocolate flavor, plain […]
Easy Cocktail: Cozy Earl-Grey-Ginger Hot Toddy
Whether you’re sampling homemade holiday cookies or looking for a winter cocktail to have on a cold, snowy night, Anthony DeSerio’s Earl-Grey-Ginger Hot Toddy is both warming and soul-satisfying. This isn’t your grandmother’s classic hot toddy, that’s for sure…Anthony’s combines several liquors you’ll love having around long after trying his mug of comfort. In case […]
