In my book, there’s nothing more New Orleans than King Cake, ok maybe Crawfish Etouffee, and Jambalaya. THE IMPORTANCE OF THE KING CAKE The King Cake is one of the most important items associated with Mardi Gras celebrations, both in the city and wherever Mardi Gras parties are held, that most Mardi Gras rookies will overlook…
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Happy National Fruit Cake Day!
Hope you’re holidays are awesome. I’m sick UGH and drugged up to the wazoo! Hopefully I’ll be back to normal in a few days. Fruit Cake, now those are two words that combine together make you cringe. Not many people like this Holiday tradition but today is it’s National Day: Today is National Fruit Cake…
Happy Hanukkah!
Oh dreidel, dreidel, dreidel, I made it out of clay. Oh dreidel, dreidel, dreidel, then dreidel I shall play… Now where are my chocolate gold coins? lol No I’m not Jewish, however, I wanted to wish all Jews around the world a Happy Hanukkah! It’s Potato Lakes time ya’ll, and here is a delicious recipe I found. POTATO LATKES…
Hot Cocoa Cookies
HOT COCOA COOKIES Makes about 60 pieces Ingredients 1 stick unsalted butter 12 oz. semisweet chocolate, chopped 1 1/2 cups flour 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 1/4 cups (packed) light brown sugar 3 eggs, at room temperature 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract 7.5 oz. semisweet…
Cranberry Pistachio Pudding Cookies
CRANBERRY PISTACHIO PUDDING COOKIES Prep Time: 15 mins Cookie Time: 12 min Yield: 36 pieces Ingredients 1 cup butter, softened 1 cup sugar 2 eggs 1 (3.4oz) package instant pistachio pudding mix 2 cups all purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 cup dried cranberries Reynolds parchment paper…
Chocolate Peppermint Patty Cookies
CHOCOLATE PEPPERMINT PATTY COOKIES Prep Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 8-10 mins Yield: 30 pieces Chocolate cookies with a fun surprise inside-a peppermint patty! Ingredients 2 1/2 cups all-purpose Gold Medal flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1⁄4 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup Dutch processed cocoa 1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature 1 cup granulated sugar…
Nerd & Lace 