Tag Archives: Thanksgiving

Boozy Cranberry Sauce

Posted on November 18, 2011 by

If you have been following my site for a while, you may have noticed that I like to add spirits (I guess I’m feeling victorian today) to some of my dishes.  There is no denying that a little alcohol added … Continue reading →

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Pumpkin Pecan Torte

Posted on November 14, 2011 by

You don’t need to wait until Thanksgiving to make this pie, but there is no denying that it is Thanksgiving incarnate.  Pumpkins?  Pecans?  And this dessert is kind of fancy, in a rustic kind of way which is also perfect for … Continue reading →

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Cranberry Walnut Crumb Bars

Posted on December 6, 2010 by

Ever since I made cranberry sauce at Thanksgiving, I’ve been thinking about how to use those same flavors in a dessert.  Tremendously sour in their raw state, cranberries reveal a wonderfully complex flavor when combined with a little sweet…and booze. … Continue reading →

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A Northwest Girl’s Blackberry Pie

Posted on December 3, 2010 by

As a native Pacific-Northwest-kind-of-girl, it’s a part of my Holiday traditions to bake a blackberry pie.  Picking the wild berries with my father back in Washington State is one of my treasured childhood memories.  Where I grew up near Seattle, … Continue reading →

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French Cheese Puffs aka Gougères aka Pâte à Choux

Posted on November 29, 2010 by

Like little bite-size popovers, these light and cheesy snacks are just fun to eat! Gougères make a warm and comforting appetizer or snack, but I also like to serve them with something creamy like Squash Bisque, Catalan Chickpea & Spinach Soup, or … Continue reading →

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