Nothing beats fresh baked cookies during the holidays. The sweet aroma that feels your home is heart warming.  These inviting cookies are first rolled in powdered sugar and while baking they crack a little, producing a decorative “pillowy” look. They’re a mixture of textures, soft inside but with a surprising crunch of Rice Krispies.  The [...]

Looking for something easy and fun to make this holiday?  Try this sweet and salty union of crisp pretzels smothered in rich dark chocolate.  Grab your holiday sprinkles, colored sugar, or jimmies, the possibilities are endless to decorate them… Perfect for holidays gifts, party favors for kids or just pretty enough to put on top [...]

These tantalizing twice-baked Italian cookies have been so popular in America for the past 15 years.  They’re subtly sweet and ultra crispy.  A delight at any hour but we favor them as an afternoon treat with a steaming cup of coffee or tea, or to top of a Italian themed dinner.  Since ours are sprinkled [...]

Wow!  Wait until you taste this outrageously delicious brittle.  It’s the best brittle I’ve ever tasted!  It’s light, crunchy and doesn’t stick to your teeth!  I love adding pistachio nuts instead of peanuts to make this brittle a little more gourmet.  You can vary the nuts by using almonds, pecans, walnuts, hazelnuts or the usual [...]

The holidays are here and it’s all about the delectable treats to capture the festive spirit of the season.  There’s nothing better than giving a homemade gift from your kitchen.  Whether you are planning to host an open house, sweeten a dinner party, or give these as gifts, you’ll love our 12 days of sharing [...]

This is my version of the very popular William Sonoma holiday bark.  The difference is I’ve blended two kinds of premium dark chocolate instead of their white and dark chocolate.  I made that choice because dark chocolate is actually good for you and white chocolate has no health benefits.  To make it a little skinnier [...]

Mandelbrot, a crisp, twice-baked cookie, is a favorite of Jewish families around the world.  Mandelbrot is basically the same as the Italian biscotti.  They’re baked the first time as a log, then sliced and baked again.  These poppy seed jewels are deeply textured and covered with fluffy white powdered sugar.  They impart a distinctive nutty [...]

Fried jelly doughnuts are a true Hanukkah tradition.   Our skinny treats are super simple to make and really fun to eat.  We’re starting with a package of refrigerated buttermilk biscuits as the base to create these yummy jelly doughnut holes.  You can vary the flavor by using different jams.   Four of our doughnut holes are [...]

This dip is a new twist on a favorite pairing, lox and cream cheese.  If you like this combo, you’ll surely love this.  The fresh dill is a must!  What a delicious and healthy way to start off your Hanukkah celebration… Prep Time: 10 minutes Ingredients 1/2 cup Nancy’s Skinny Ranch Dressing 1 (8 oz) [...]

When we need something that is filling, satisfying and healthy there is nothing better than a hefty pot of soup bubbling on the back burner.  When your family or friends walk through the door the welcoming smell fills your home as you get ready to sit down to a simmering bowl of tender warm goodness!  [...]