“Bear Sign” (Or… a more polite name: “Nut & Berry Shortbread Bars”) by Kevin Olomon

During the off-season, when salmon aren’t readily available up north, Alaskan bears eat mainly nuts and berries. So to track a bear in the woods, you simply look to the forest floor and watch for “bear sign”. Need I say more? Ha! These are SO easy…

lebkuchen copyright 2011 art of living,PrimaMedia,Inc/Maria Liberati by maria liberati

This is a recipe I discovered visiting the Alto Adige Christkindlmarkts during the recent Holidays. This recipe is used to make cookies that are used to hang on Christmas trees for decorations but you can also make in the form of a heart for…

Jackfruit Macaroons by Rianne

Double Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies by colleen

Roasted Pineapple Sauce by Jason Weaver

MANGO PUDDING by Linda Tay Esposito

A newer addition to the dim sum repertoire, the mango pudding is influenced by Western desserts techniques (since the Chinese are not too big on desserts! "Not too sweet" is always a sign of a good dessert for the Chinese!). Instead of heavy cream, you can substitute with coconut milk to give it a more tropical flavor.

Almond Biscotti by Mark Tabak

A very traditional recipe from my wifes Italian grandmother.