Category Archives: Chocolate

Chocolate Cookies with Cacao Nibs and Milk Chocolate Chunks

Posted on October 3, 2013 by cuocaciccia

May I confess something? Ok, a couple of confessions? First off, I am not going to attempt a lame sort of explanation of where I have been. If you know me, you are probably familiar with all of the reasons, … Continue reading →

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White Chocolate Chunk Pistachio Cookies: My Favorite “Chocolate” Chip Cookies

Posted on January 31, 2012 by cuocaciccia

Everyone has a favorite chocolate chip cookie recipe. If you do not have anything else in your recipe box, I am willing to bet that at some point you acquired a recipe for chocolate chip cookies. If you feel up … Continue reading →

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Chocolate-Hazelnut Spread with Cocoa Nibs

Posted on November 29, 2011 by cuocaciccia

I have so many things to share with you right now that I actually do not know where the best place to begin is. How about my riff on Grüner‘s kale ribbon salad with farro, radishes, and a garlicky-lemon vinaigrette … Continue reading →

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Meringues with Chantilly Cream, Toasted Nuts, and Shaved Chocolate

Posted on May 7, 2011 by cuocaciccia

Several years ago my husband (then boyfriend) and I crossed the Italian-French border with my Piemontese relatives for lunch in the town of Menton. We each had an incredible salade composée, but what stood out in relief was the desserts. … Continue reading →

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Dark Chocolate Pistachio Cookies

Posted on April 7, 2011 by cuocaciccia

Imagine a tiny dark chocolate cookie with 70% chocolate chunks, roasted pistachios, and delicate, barely there crystals of sea salt. It contains no eggs so it is actually a lot like a chocolate shortbread–just on this side of crunchy while … Continue reading →

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