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French Palmiers (elephant ear cookies)

The thing I love most about cooking is that there’s always something new to learn. It keeps things interesting, but can also be one of the biggest challenges. In culinary school, one chef would teach us how to break down a chicken and the next chef would tell us that method was completely wrong. This happened

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Czech Gingerbread Kolache

A delicious European Christmas cookies inspired by the kolaches in Prague. A soft gingerbread base filled with poppy seeds and topped with a buttery streusel.

Sometimes I’m amazed at the taste memories that stick with me long after I travel. Some of them are expected: fish and chips in London, Peking duck in Beijing, tapas in Barcelona. Other times, I’m caught by surprise when I’m still thinking about certain foods months or years after tasting them. These Czech gingerbread kolache are

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Filed Under: Cookies, International, Travel Inspired, Uncategorized Tagged With: christmas, christmas cookies, cookies, czech republic, Eating Europe, Eating Prague, europe, european, gingerbread, holiday, kolache, prague

Halloween Brownies

Halloween Brownies | www.thehungrytravelerblog.com

I’ve always loved Halloween.  Growing up, my mom and grandma would team up to make my Halloween costumes by hand. I was never happy with the standard witch or princess and requested oddball costumes such as a drive-in waitress on roller skates, Carmen Miranda, and a flamenco dancer. The Carmen Miranda costume was the most memorable.

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Filed Under: Cakes, Cookies, Desserts, Holiday, Recipes, Snacks Tagged With: brownies, chocolate ganache, halloween, spiderweb brownies

Brown Butter Pumpkin Madeleines

Brown Butter Pumpkin Madeleines | www.thehungrytravelerblog.com

I unabashedly love pumpkin. Fall is my favorite time of the year and a major reason is because pumpkin is back in season. While I only drink one or two pumpkin spice lattes per year, I could eat pumpkin muffins, cookies, rolls, cakes, and other baked goods every single day. A few weeks back, I shared my

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Filed Under: Cakes, Cookies, Desserts, Holiday, International, Recipes, Uncategorized Tagged With: baking, brown butter, cakes, fall, french, madeleines, pumpkin

Classic French Madeleines

French Madeleines - the classic French tea cake with brown butter, lemon zest, vanilla, and a touch of honey. | www.thehungrytravelerblog.com

Earlier this year, I had the opportunity to meet chef Daniel Boulud at the IACP (International Association of Culinary Professionals) Conference in Washington D.C. He was at the conference for Jacques Pepin’s 80th Birthday Celebration and was wandering around mingling with guests during the party. With Daniel Boulud in Washington DC When I realized his

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Kentucky Derby Cookies: Pecan Shortbread with Bourbon & Chocolate

Kentucky Derby Cookies - pecan shortbread thumbprints filled with pecans, bourbon, and chocolate. A fun take on the traditional Derby Pie. Perfect for parties! | www.thehungrytravelerblog.com

Living in Cincinnati is funny.  I live and work in Ohio but buy my groceries and get gas in Kentucky. Even the Cincinnati airport is located in Kentucky. I often forget I’m changing states when I cross the river, but once you hit Kentucky you can feel that you’re in the South. One of the best

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Lebkuchen – German Gingerbread Cookies

Lebkuchen German Gingerbread Cookies

A few years ago, my boyfriend Graham and I spent the week of Valentine’s Day in Munich, Germany.  As soon as we landed, the city started experiencing heavy snowfall, wicked winds, and bitterly cold temperatures that ended up lasting the duration of our trip.  Within a few hours, we relented and made our way to a

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Filed Under: Cookies, Desserts, Holiday, International, Recipes, Travel Tagged With: alton brown, christmas, cookies, germany, gingerbread, lebkuchen, munich, sauna, therme spa, Travel, valentines day, winter

Peanut Butter Mousse

Peanut Butter Mousse is dangerous to have in your refrigerator.  You may find yourself sneaking spoonfuls or maybe even dipping cookies into it.  Not that I know from experience or anything…

Filed Under: Cakes, Cookies, Cupcakes, Recipes, Vegetarian Tagged With: baking, cake, cupcakes, frosting, peanut butter, peanut butter mousse, peanut butter pie, peanut butter sandwich cookies

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