Peppermint Chocolate Swirl Meringues
This recipe is sponsored by Ghirardelli. These light and airy meringues bring the merry to the table! Peppermint bark mix-ins are stirred into the meringue batter, then melted bittersweet chocolate is swirled in to create a marbled effect and a perfectly minty chocolate flavor.
Sweet Fritters with Saffron and Cardamom
These sweet fritters are inspired by the traditional Qatari dessert recipe for khanfaroosh. They’re a classically fried or baked fritter that is infused with rose water, saffron and cardamom. Soft and tender like a doughnut with layers of delicious flavor, it’s an easy treat to make at home. Be sure to drizzle them with date syrup for the finishing touch.
Matcha Strawberry Checkerboard Cookies
Believe me, I know there are a lot of instant “slice and bake” cookies out there but this cookie is special. Let’s face it: When you bake your own cookies from scratch, enriched with the toasty note of pecans, matcha and strawberry, it makes you into an international traveler with a worldly sense of style and taste. Make the dough on a rainy day when you have some time and freeze. Slice and bake as you want. Two cookies for a snack or two dozen to bring to a party or gathering…
