Cookies

Our favourite ‘tried and true’ cookie recipes. Many have been staples from our days in the professional kitchen… they multiply EASY!

Macaron Hollandais - Food Gypsy

A Lesson In Macaron – Macaron Hollandais

This weekend the chef in my life whipped up a batch of Macaron Hollandais, as easily as I might knock off a dozen chocolate chip cookies. He has a way of making even the most daunting of recipes appear effortless, as I sit wide-eyed soaking up every nuance, asking stupid questions (so you don’t have to). Here’s his best tips for success…

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Caramel Mars Bar Cookies - Food Gypsy

Caramel Mars Bar Cookies

If you’re going to commandeer Halloween candy, there should be some kind of plan for later usage that the whole family can enjoy. Like making cookies! Caramel Mars Bar Cookies are popular with kids of all ages especially when we super-size then and make COLOSSAL COOKIES; cookies that eat like a meal.

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Dragonfly Cookies, bedside - Food Gypsy

Sweet Dreams – Dragonfly Inn Oatmeal Cookies

In my first year as an Innkeeper I began a tradition that became a trademark in my bed & breakfast rooms – bedside cookies. While guests were out enjoying the evening, I would slip into their room with a plate of warm oatmeal cookies, straight from the oven.

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Welcome To My Kitchen!

Hi, I’m Cori. 
Nice to meet you!

Food professional and former innkeeper, this is where I play with food. I believe food (and LIFE) doesn’t have to be complicated, to be good.

Pro shortcuts, and easy, delicious recipes that help to save you time and money. Plus a few juicy life bits to make your world go ’round.

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