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chocolate dipped coconut macaroons

I adore coconut macaroons. So when I was asked to bring cookies to a party recently, I tried this recipe which had them dipped in chocolate (my other favorite thing). Making the macaroons was pretty easy and doesn't take long;…

buckeyes

With all of the pre-Christmas craziness, I seem to want to bake after Santa has visited more than in the lead up to the big day. Especially when the weather turns cold and cozy like it finally has in L.A.…

steel cut oatmeal

You don't need me to tell you how to prepare steel cut oatmeal, the instructions are written right there on the packaging, but you might need my encouragement to put yourself through the 40 minute process of boiling water in…

honey joys

These sweet treats bring back great memories of happy children's birthday parties when I was growing up in Australia. They are as old fashioned as it gets but tasty enough to bring back as an easy picnic snack or a…

flatbread artisan pizza

I love flatbread pizza and now that I've started making it myself using ready-made clay oven Lavash Bread, I've realized just how quick and easy it is! Keeping a packet of this yeast-free flatbread (which originated in the Middle East)…

easy spring appetizer

This is a great appetizer if you need to take it to a friend's place or on a picnic. It travels well and can be made ahead of time (on the same day).  Just refrigerate it until you need it.…