This cookie creation came about for two reasons. First, my dad is bananas for pistachios. Every year I pack his stocking with bags of the salty green nuts, so I wanted to make a cookie to satisfy his pistachio cravings. The second reason I created this recipe is due to time. If you’re like me […]

All hail molasses chocolate crinkles. These cookies have been a holiday staple in my house since childhood. You can’t go wrong with a spicy molasses cookie, especially with the addition of chocolate chips and a dusting of sugar. Pro tip: my sister and husband both love these cookies frozen, so try sticking them in your […]

It’s no secret that cookie design is not my strong suit. Words are my medium. While my baked goods might taste delicious, they don’t always look beautiful. However, that is not the case with Linzer cookies. These gems are so dainty and pretty. Regardless of your artistic abilities, you’ll definitely be able to make these […]

The quintessential chocolate chip cookie gets a quick makeover by baking them in a muffin tin and filling each little cup with mocha buttercream. Pour yourself an ice-cold glass of milk and enjoy these yummy delights! Ingredients For the cookie cups:½ cup butter½ cup sugar½ cup brown sugar1 egg1 tsp vanilla1 tsp baking soda1 tsp […]

I love experimenting in the kitchen. Sometimes those experiments are total flops and sometimes they lead to new creations like this chocolate orange hazelnut bark. I used a simple shortbread base and slathered it with Nutella, chocolate curls, and fresh orange zest. The best thing about this cookie bark, aside from its lovely flavor, is […]

Full disclosure: Dark chocolate and peppermint are my dream pairing. Could I live on the combination? Maybe, but I’ll settle for a plate of these meltaways. They’re light, buttery, and will melt in your mouth with chocolately peppermint goodness. I recommend using large dark chocolate morsels so that every bite is filled with decadent chocolate […]

Not only are these festive sugar cookie cut-outs are a Christmas classic, but they match the cover of A CUP OF HOLIDAY FEAR. I prefer my sugar cookies to have a hint of almond, but you can substitute any extract from peppermint to vanilla or orange to buttered rum. These are the perfect cookies to […]

Is there anything more romantic than a traditional cherry pie? Today is a big day! It’s my 21st wedding anniversary and I’m celebrating the release of my 21st published book, LIVE AND LET PIE. I’m closing out my 31 Days of Pie with this lovely cherry pie topped off with marzipan crumble. It’s sweet and […]

This pie is like biting into an oatmeal cookie. The crunchy oat crust adds an interesting texture and pairs beautifully with the creamy cinnamon pudding. If you don’t polish it off in one sitting (which was a challenge in our house) this pie is a great leftover. You could probably even find a way to […]

We are so lucky to live in the lush, organic Rogue Valley where pear orchards are abundant. Harry & David is mere minutes from my house, which means we can find juicy delicious pears year-round. I scoured cookbooks and the internet for a recipe worthy of Harry & David pears and landed on this pear […]