beckyOriginal post published January 30th, 2018. Post last updated on March 13th, 2024. I first posted this shortbread cookie recipe in 2018, back when I was still living in New York City. Since moving to …
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Espresso Chocolate Chip Biscotti
Original post published on January 7th, 2018. Post last updated on December 12th, 2023. Biscotti has always been one of my favorite Italian bakery treats. In NYC, my go-to spot for biscotti (and tiramisu, and …
Red Wine Hot Chocolate
Prepared with whole milk and dark chocolate, this red wine hot chocolate makes a rich and indulgent winter beverage. What Inspired This Red Wine Hot Chocolate? A few years ago, winter brought temperatures so frigid …
Pennsylvania Dutch Sand Tarts Recipe
Comprised of butter, sugar, and flour and decorated with fun toppings, this old fashioned sand tarts recipe is a Pennsylvania Dutch Christmas cookie baking tradition. What are Sand Tarts? Sand tarts are traditional Pennsylvania Dutch …
Dark Chocolate Espresso Cookies
These dark chocolate espresso cookies feature a chocolate espresso cookie dough base filled with chunks of dark chocolate, plus crunchy chocolate-covered espresso beans for an extra buzz. Why Do I Love These Chocolate Espresso Cookies? …
Chocolate Peppermint Christmas Lollipops
Festive red peppermint Christmas lollipops dipped in dark chocolate and topped with crushed candy canes. The best peppermint lollipop recipe! Why Make These Peppermint Christmas Lollipops? A few years ago, I went on a bit …
Rebecca Frey is a freelance recipe developer, food writer, photographer, stylist, and pastry chef. She earned the Diplôme de Pâtisserie (French Pastry Techniques Diploma) from Le Cordon Bleu London in 2020 and an MSc in Culinary Innovation from Birkbeck, University of London in 2022, where she focused her dissertation research on Pennsylvania Dutch recipes. She also holds a Professional Chocolatier’s Certificate from Ecole Chocolat. Rebecca has developed recipes for websites including Serious Eats, The Spruce Eats, Wine Enthusiast, and others. Follow her on Instagram @bastecutfold.