Watermelon Sorbetto Popsicles

Kim O’Donnel really likes David Lebovitz’s book “The Perfect Scoop”, in her July 26th blog entry, she mentions using one of the recipes from his book to create some popsicles.  I’ve been looking for a better sorbet recipe and decided I’d use it with the white peaches I bought at the farmer’s market this past [...]

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Cobbler Debates

Kim O’Donnel, a Washington Post Food Journalist (not sure if she would prefer Journalist before or after the Food or doesn’t care), added a couple recipes to her blog for a cobbler topping. 
Little did she know that I’ve been trying to AVOID eating things with sugar and refined flours.  Unfortunately, The recipes looked damn good and the follow-on comments [...]

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The best chocolate cookie recipe

Captainjosie claims she has the best chocolate cookie recipe available on the web. Check it out. 
 
While you are there, check out her Indian Chapati bread.  It sounds good.

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Coffee Frozen Yogurt

Coffee Frozen Yogurt
From “The Perfect Scoop” by David Lebovitz
Ingredients
1 cup plain whole-milk yogurt
3/4 cup granulated sugar
pinch salt
3/4 cup heavy cream
1 cup brewed espresso, cooled to room temperature (KOD note: Alternatively, use ¼ cup cold-brewed coffee concentrate)
1/4 teaspoon finely ground dark roast coffee
Method
In a mixing bowl, whisk together all ingredients until smooth and well-combined. Pour into [...]

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Chocolate Ice Cream Sandwich Cookies

Chocolate Ice Cream Sandwich Cookies
From “The Perfect Scoop” by David Lebovitz
Ingredients
1/2 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature (KOD note: I substituted equal amounts of Earth Balance brand shortening)
1 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg, at room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
6 tablespoons unsweetened Dutch-process cocoa powder
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
Method
Preheat oven to [...]

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