Rosemary-Orange Chocolate Chip Cookies

From my new book “Ancient Heritage Cookies,” chocolate-chip cookies that are delightfully complex and sophisticated. The rosemary and orange give these savory, crisp cookies an adult twist. The slightly nutty flavor of the barley flour shines through the bittersweet chocolate, making these a wonderful chocolate-chip cookie option. Continue Reading →

Cumin Cookies (Jeera)

For the last 4 years, I have run the annual holiday cookie smackdown at work. Last year one of the entries in the savory group captured my imagination. It was an extremely light, delicious crispy, salty cumin cookie. It was a lovely change from all the sweet cookies in the competition. These cookies were inspired by Aliya and Geetika, and for my American taste buds, go beautifully with tomato soup or crispy salad. Continue Reading →