Palmabella's Passions

Girasoli Cookies

Slow Travel friends from New Jersey, Kim and Chris, spent a sunny weekend in Palm Desert, so we had a few ST friends over for a pot luck dinner on Saturday. These were our "party favor" cookies: Ingredients 1 pkg....

Posted by Palma on October 26, 2009 12:28 AM

Lemon-Filled Cookies

I ordered these little molds from King Arthur Flour in December, after browsing through their recipes online. I thought they looked pretty and might be fun to make for some occasion. Slow Bowl seemed like the perfect opportunity. Cookies...

Posted by Palma on February 3, 2009 7:49 AM

Stained Glass Cookies

2 1/2 c. flour 1/2 t. salt 2 sticks (1 c.) unsalted butter 3 oz. cream cheese 1 cup sugar 1 egg yolk 1 T. vanilla 2 rolls of assorted color lifesavers, crushed by color Sift together flour and...

Posted by Palma on December 24, 2008 9:37 AM

Cookie Tins

This morning I assembled cookie tins with an assortment of my homemade treats. Two recipients I will see tonight at our dinner party, so they needed to be done, even though I have a few more recipes to make before...

Posted by Palma on December 5, 2008 1:10 PM

Buon Natale Cookies

I would be such a happy girl if I could get up every morning and bake. Even more fun than baking, is decorating, and presenting recipes. This morning I am arranging a large platter of cookies for my book...

Posted by Palma on December 4, 2008 6:09 AM

Reindeer Cookies

Bake with kids, grandkids, or kids of friends? Or just a big kid yourself? Try this fun recipe for Reindeer Cookies. Take your favorite cookie dough or use this peanut butter one from www.kaboose.com. Shape chilled dough into balls, then...

Posted by Palma on December 3, 2008 6:25 AM

Sunday Slow Scoopers Pina Colada Sherbet

This week, Terry chose a wonderful and creamy version of pina colada sherbet. This is a very simple and delicious recipe from David Lebovitz's The Perfect Scoop. It contains a fresh pineapple, and thai coconut milk. Light, creamy and...

Posted by Palma on August 24, 2008 7:42 AM

Lemon-Glazed Candied-Ginger Cookies

My turn to host of one my book clubs. One group meets at lunch time. Sometimes we potluck appetizers for lunch, and some months the hostess decides to do it all. Last month I joined a second book club...

Posted by Palma on June 21, 2008 7:46 AM

Happy St Paddy's Day!

Hope you are wearing your green! I have been! Have an oatmeal cookie with me!...

Posted by Palma on March 17, 2008 7:02 AM

"Cheater Cookies"

I call these "cheater cookies" because they are not made from scratch. Oh well. Quick and delicious! Robin Miller demonstrated these on the Food Network's "All Star Cookies" special. One "tube" of refrigerated sugar cookie dough. 1/2 cup pistachios...

Posted by Palma on December 6, 2007 11:54 AM

Turkeys

Yesterday I brought Cookie Turkeys to the staff of the agency where I supervise. Since I am not cooking for Thanksgiving, I had an urge to make SOMETHING. That's an oreo (taken apart), spread with chocolate frosting, a peanut...

Posted by Palma on November 20, 2007 8:23 AM

Rosemary Shortbread Cookies

This might be a new favorite! The balance of flavors is wonderful, and I have TONS of rosemary growing like weeds in my yard. Cindy Ruth posted this recipe (from epicurious.com) on the "Cookie Swap" recipe thread on Slow...

Posted by Palma on November 10, 2007 6:58 AM

Let the Baking Begin!

I love to bake anytime of the year, but especially at Christmas! I kicked off this year's kitchen marathon with 30 mini-loaves. Cranberry Orange Bread with Grand Marnier Glaze 1 1/2 c. unsalted butter 1 1/2 c. sugar 4 eggs...

Posted by Palma on December 6, 2006 6:21 PM