100% Pistachio Macarons are made without almond flour for big pistachio flavor. Pistachio buttercream is the perfect filling for these special macarons. It’s true, French Macarons can be made without almonds. Ground pistachios make beautiful macarons. Just a dab of food coloring will make lovely green shells that advertise the special pistachio flavor. Scroll through …
Meyer Lemon Bars! Buttery shortbread is topped with zesty and floral Meyer lemon custard for a slight twist on the classic American treat. A good lemon bar is one of life’s little perfections; the buttery shortbread, the soft, tangy filling and that little sprinkle of sugary goodness on top. While you can’t improve on perfection, …
Sourdough Biscotti! Crunchy almond cookies enriched with a cup of sourdough discard. These sourdough cookies are perfect for dunking into coffee, espresso or dessert wine. I love biscotti because they really are easy to make and they keep for weeks. They also happen to be a great vehicle for using your sourdough discard. (Check out this recipe for …
Lebkuchen are traditional German spice cookies made with hazelnuts, almonds, candied orange and lots of warm spice. The vanilla glaze adds a sweet finish. Have you heard of Lebkuchen before? No? Well, I’m very happy to introduce you to these delightful cookies. Lebkuchen are often likened to gingerbread cookies. But that’s not really accurate. Since …
Oatmeal Cranberry Chocolate Chip Cookies! Oatmeal cookies are even better when they’re loaded with tart dried cranberries and rich chocolate chips. Sometimes less is more, and sometimes more is better. Oatmeal cookies in all forms are wonderful, in my book. I particularly love the contrast of the tangy cranberries and rich chocolate chips in these hearty …
Sourdough Blondies! The perfect gooey blondie with a crackly crust is made even better with a dash of sourdough discard. These blondies have amazing butterscotch flavor. These blondies are nice and rich, but with a surprisingly light crumb thanks to a little lift from the natural yeast in the sourdough starter. But wait, there’s more… …
Classic Blondies with a crackly crust are made in one bowl, without a mixer. Rich, butterscotch-y and deeply satisfying, these blondies are comfort food at it’s finest. A blondie is not just a brownie without the chocolate. A classic blondie has deep butterscotch flavor and an ooey, gooey crumb. What is butterscotch flavor? It is …
The perfect fudgy brownie with a crackly top is made even better with a dash of sourdough discard. Can a brownie be both fudgy and airy at the same time? Yep! A brownie can be both fudgy and airy if you add a cup of sourdough discard to the batter. These brownies are nice and …
Fudgy Brownies with a crackly top are made in one bowl, without a mixer. Rich, chocolatey and deeply satisfying, these brownies are comfort food at it’s finest. In the eternal battle of fudgy brownies versus cakey brownies, I vote 100% for fudgy brownies. What makes a brownie fudgy versus cakey? It’s the amount of flour …
Boterkoek means “butter cake” in Dutch, and all that that implies. You’ll love this rich, buttery treat that is not really a cake, but is not quite a cookie either. Dutch Boterkoek is comfort food at it’s finest. The recipe includes just 5 very basic ingredients and takes about 10 minutes to assemble. The flavor …