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Brigid made these for the bake-off and took home a win! Take a look at her recipe.

My mom would make these cookies around the holidays, and they are always a hit!

Who doesn’t love Nutella? This cake is as Italian, tasty, and caloric as Pasta Carbonara. Decorate in a rustic fashion and imagine your Nonna placing this on the table after a huge Sunday night dinner. Nocciolato Gianduia Torta (aka Nutella Cake) IngredientsFor ganache filling and frosting: 2 cups heavy cream 1/2 stick (1/4 cup) unsalted [...]

One of my favorite co-workers and friends, the lovely and talented Maria B., is constantly dreaming up ways to make the office a more creative (and in this case delicious), place to work. She’s organized two annual company-wide contests; the pumpkin carving contest, and the holiday bake-off competition Batter up. And by organized, I’m taking [...]

Love baking and the opera? Enter the Met Opera Holiday Bake-Off on facebook for a chance to win 4 orchestra tickets to the production of your choice. Be sure to upload your cookie creations on Dining Detour too!

Hello Dining Detour! I want to thank Kristin for having me back to do another guest post! In keeping with her Fall theme lately, I am here to share with you my ALL TIME Favorite Fall cookie. The second it begins to remotely feel like Fall, I get serious cravings to make these cookies, and [...]