Is your family tired of banana bread and yet overly ripe bananas are begging for a new life? Banana and peanut butter is a classic flavour combo, but if you have family members with tree nut allergies, try this moist snack cake with a nutty flavour from sesame tahini. No … [Read more...] about Yummy Banana Tahini Snack Cake
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Mastering French Macarons
French macarons are those French almond cookies that often are confused with English style "macaroons". I first discovered them on a trip to Paris back in 2009 when my companions took me to famed Ladurée. I was so excited I bought a couple of boxes of mixed flavours on the day I … [Read more...] about Mastering French Macarons
Oatmeal Cookies Made Even Healthier with Dates
Oatmeal cookies rule in our household, and they do rank second only to chocolate chips as the cookie of choice. While we love my classic version with raisins you can substitute with any dried fruit and for Brits their go-to is currants. Dried apricots, cranberries, or … [Read more...] about Oatmeal Cookies Made Even Healthier with Dates
Indulgent Chocolate Dipped Stuffed Dates
Sometimes the most impressive-looking and yet delicious snacks can be the easiest to make. These stuffed and chocolate-dipped dates are great energy boosters and make lovely food gifts at Christmas and throughout the year. Dates are considered the oldest cultivated fruit in … [Read more...] about Indulgent Chocolate Dipped Stuffed Dates
The Classic American Sugar Cookie
There is nothing like a good sugar cookie recipe. The little white dress of the baking world, you can dress it up for any holiday, every occasion. This great recipe comes from NYTimes Cooking. History of Sugar Cookies in America Sugar cookies are a treat to bake, share and … [Read more...] about The Classic American Sugar Cookie
