Flourless cookies

CNYEats A Taste of Utica Macaroon Cookies

Posted by Toni (Leone) Guzski and found on page 157 of our book A Taste of Utica, is a gluten free (there’s no flour to worry about!), delicious little delight called a Macaroon cookie. Makes 3 dozen 1/2 cup almond paste 2 cups confectioners sugar 1/2 cup of egg whites 5 cups flaked coconut 1 tsp. vanilla extract 3 dozen Maraschino cherry halves Blend the almond paste with the sugar until it reaches an even texture. Beat the egg whites to a soft peak then fold them into the almond paste. Mix in the vanilla and the coconut. Drop on [...]

By |2012-02-04T19:41:41-05:00February 5, 2012|Taste of Utica|2 Comments

Mile after Mile and Planters Flourless Peanut Butter Delights

Have you ever thought you were spending way too much time on line, in front of your computer?  Computer burn out. This is proof I’ve over done it: The other night, we were watching television.  It was past 8 pm and I struggle to keep my eyes open at this time anyway.  Ted and I were watching a show both of us were looking forward to seeing. As usual I started to drift. When Ted woke me up I tried to deny that I was sleeping and began talking about my foot hurting then went into some recollection about taking [...]

By |2011-10-21T06:21:08-04:00October 21, 2011|cookies|10 Comments

In the long run

Saturday morning was my scheduled long run. To be honest, I am better mentally and physically if I take a day off running preceding my long run.  That didn’t happen this week due to the Special Olympics Torch run Friday.  The morning run started out slow, Shane was with me.  We had a good hour and 10 minutes of trotting along. Two water stops for the Shaner.  The best part was finding the path into the parks. The only draw back was the horse flies.  The photo was taken with my cell phone.  This run was the first run I [...]

By |2010-06-05T15:34:31-04:00June 5, 2010|Quick Meals, Running|7 Comments

Chocolate with Francois: Flourless Chocolate Cookies

Our recipe was chosen by Karen of Karen’s Cookies and Cakes.  Page 56 of "Chocolate Epiphany" by Francois Payard.   I will have to insist that anyone who enjoys making cookies and even those of you who don’t, take a trip on over to Karen’s site to get this recipe.  It is quick. It is easy. It is …OMG….butter and flour FREE!  The only added fat is from the wonderful toasted walnuts that you add to the mix of rich cocoa, confectioners sugar, egg whites, vanilla extract and salt.   That’s it! Those are your ingredients.  Whip up 12 4” cookies or [...]

By |2009-11-21T16:15:43-05:00November 30, 2009|Baking, Food, Food thoughts, Quick Meals|10 Comments
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