We have reached December! I have no idea how the year went by so quickly, but I’m always excited when the Christmas season begins. It’s always full of baking, eating, family time, and finding ways to stay warm. I thought a super simple 5 ingredient cookie would be a great way to start this season. These Peppermint Coconut Macaroons are perfect for the holidays, and getting into the spirit of the season.
Every year I wait for peak pear season so I can eat them all day, in every way. They are still going strong around here as sweet as can be in late November, and so I’ve started to even drink them. This Ginger Pear Bourbon Cocktail is a delicious one for the late fall season. Zingy ginger, sweet pear, and warming bourbon all in one neat glass. It can also be turned into a mocktail if preferred!
I realized recently that I don’t bake nearly as much as I used to. There really isn’t much rhyme or reason for this, but it was a strange observation! Perhaps it’s because a household of 2 can only eat so many baked goods, and the change in social habits that last couple years means there are fewer opportunities to pawn off these treats to friends and family. When I do find myself wanting some dessert, I’ve been craving foods that play with the balance of sweet and savory, or highlight herbal flavors. These Cardamom Almond Brownies do both of those things, and make for a warming treat as we enter into the colder months.
Do you ever have those “I’d like to make those sometime” thoughts, and then 5 years later, you finally actually do it? Well, that was me with these Sweet & Savory Mini Dutch Baby Pancakes. I love a good dutch baby. It’s like a low maintenance pancake that comes with a fun and dramatic presentation. However these mini versions are not only cute, but also great for feeding larger groups, or a family who can’t all agree on one kind of topping. A customizable single serve breakfast!