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Paula Deen’s Magical Peanut Butter Cookies Recipe
Today I decided to make Paula Deen’s famous “Magical Peanut Butter Cookies.” Although Ms. Deen is known for her deliciously rich, butter and cream-filled, over-the-top creations, one of her most popular recipes (703 likes on facebook!) is actually good for you! What makes these cookies so magical is the fact that they are flourless, sugar-free, gluten-free, low-carb and absolutely scrumptious all at the same time. With only 4 simple ingredients that you almost always have on hand in your pantry, this recipe is a fabulous addition to your cookie repertoire and something all peanut-butter lovers will go crazy for. Pssst, don’t tell them they are sugar-free and flourless – they’ll never know! 😉
I modified mine slightly by making them bite-sized instead of regular-sized cookies. Keep reading for the recipe!
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Jacques Torres’ Secret Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe
Chocoholics from near and far have been flocking to Jacques Torres’ renowned chocolate shops in Manhattan’s TriBeCa and Brooklyn’s Dumbo neighborhoods for years — and for good reason. The French chocolatier gained famed while serving as the revered Pastry Chef at NYC’s Le Cirque restaurant and has been featured on numerous TV shows including PBS and the Food Network. Torres serves as a master chef and dean of pastry arts at the French Culinary Institute in Manhattan, where he teaches.
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NYC: Momofuku Milk Bar… Dessert Heaven on Earth
Momofuku Milk Bar is a premiere NYC destination for the most innovative, decadent, mouth-watering treats around! You will not find more unique or masterfully executed pastries, cakes, cookies, pies, soft serve ice cream, milkshakes and cake truffles (yes cake truffles). Upon entering this den of food fabulousness, you will first notice a large chalkboard overhead with the day’s scrumptious offerings. If you can’t make it into one of their NYC stores, you are in luck because they are now shipping their delicacies across the US. Let me take you through my favorites now!!
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Traditional Italian Easter Pie
My favorite dessert for the Easter holiday has always been Italian Easter Pie. An Italian tradition, Easter Pie is made by mixing cooked rice with fresh ricotta, eggs, sugar and toasted pine nuts and wrapping the mixture in layers of crispy, buttery phyllo. Orange zest is added to take the ricotta and rice mixture to the next level. The pie browns beautifully in the oven and comes out with a golden brown top and sides.
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Chic (Creme) Brulee French Toast
In honor of the Chic Brûlée, I had to blog about Crème Brûlée French Toast – a rich and satisfying dessert-like indulgence. My favorite recipe is from Gourmet Magazine and is so easy to prepare! The french toast can be prepared the night before and baked in the oven the next morning.
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Soft Anise Biscotti
You will love this recipe for an unexpected twist on traditional biscotti. Instead of a crunchy, crumbly cookie, these biscotti are soft, spongy, cake-like and light as a feather! Have one in the morning with your coffee and you’ll be hooked. Read more for my recipe…
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Outrageous Hot Fudge Sauce
I am thrilled to share a recipe for Outrageous Hot Fudge Sauce. It is a dead-ringer for the famous hot fudge served at Brigham’s Ice Cream Parlour in Boston, MA. A New England tradition, Brigham’s is known for its velvety, rich hot fudge smothered on top of homemade ice cream.
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Lemon Anginetti (Italian Drop Cookies)
Today I’d love to share a recipe for one of my favorite Italian cookies… Lemon Anginetti.These delicious Italian drop cookies are traditionally made for holidays and celebrations, but are a delightful choice for anytime of year. Although there are many variations of the traditional recipe, my favorite is the addition of lemon extract to create a light, scrumptious flavor. Recipe is after the jump!
