Chef Jessica's Savoury Shortbread & Herb Marinated Olives

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The month of December is just flying by, we can't believe it! Our stores are buzzing with orders, deliveries, and holiday joy. We feel like elves in Santa's workshop! Our favourite part of being a cookware shop, especially at the holidays, is hearing about all of the lovingly prepared dishes everyone is planning. We love being a part of facilitating your collective holiday joy. Please tag us on Instagram, in photos of your beautiful drinks, dishes, and general holiday cheer @cookerystore . We look forward to celebrating with you. For all of you salt and butter lovers out there, we have three delicious savoury recipes from Chef Jessica for you this week. Lemon & Herb Marinated Olives, Savoury Bacon Shortbread, and a vegetarian-friendly Roasted Garlic & Rosemary Shortbread. These delicious buttery savoury treats will be perfect as an appetizer for your intimate family gatherings, or as a holiday gift for friends and family, you can't see personally this year. And here at the shop, we have a beautiful array of items to help you make them! Thank you Chef Jessica for sharing these delicious recipes with us. Savoury Bacon & Herb Shortbread Yield: 32 shortbreads (vegetarian alternative below) Ingredients: 1 cup cold, unsalted butter, cut into 1/2” cubes 1 tbsp brown sugar 1/4 tsp salt 280 grams (10 oz.) flour (or 2 1/4 cups of flour *see notes below) 6 strips bacon, cooked until just crisp and chopped into small pieces (drain on paper towel) 2 tbsp finely chopped herbs (thyme, rosemary, sage, etc) or 2 tsp dried Method: In small bowl, combine flour with salt, herbs, and bacon and set aside. In a stand mixer using the paddle attachment, combine butter and sugar. Mix on low speed until butter combines with the sugar but is still slightly grainy, about 1-2 minutes. This can also be done using a hand mixer for slightly more time. Add the flour mixture and mix on low speed until the dough has just come together, about 3 minutes. Scrape the sides of the bowl often an