December 2010

Wishing you all happy holidays, health, and happiness! Feliz Navidad!

Here's a beautiful festive cake expertly composed by the super-talented Heather of Sprinkle Bakes. :)

Recipe: Pomegranate Christmas Cake

In a romantic twist of fate that left Lynn and many others (including myself) feeling a little crushed, Prince William and Kate Middleton decided to tie the knot. (Hey - don't judge! Who wouldn't want to attach Princess to the beginning of their name?!)

Luckily, Lynn's "I'll Never Be A Princess Pies" are the perfect pick-me-up. These puff pastry hand pies are filled with cinnamon-sugared pears and cranberries and baked to royal perfection. Now just take a bite, close your eyes, and imagine you're at Buckingham Palace...

Recipe: Pear and Cranberry Hand Pies

There are chocolate people... and then there are chocolate mint people - you know who you are! These decadent chocolate butter cookies are delicious in their own right, but become absolutely divine with the addition of a swirl of chocolate mint.

Recipe: Chocolate Mint Puddles

"This would make a great Christmas morning breakfast. Make it the day before and serve it with fruit salad and coffee before or after opening presents!"

Cake for breakfast? Streusel topping? Oh yeah. Quick and easy to make too. :)

Recipe: Cranberry Coffee Cake