Orange Flavoured Almond Squares

Ingredients Crust ¾ lb unsalted butter at room temperature 1 cup sugar 1 tsp pure vanilla extract 3 ½ cups all purpose flour 1 extra-large egg ¼ tsp baking powder ¼ tsp salt Almond filling ½ lb unsalted butter ½ cup good honey 1 ½ cup light brown sugar, packed 1 tsp grated lemon zest [...]

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Honey Lavender Shortbreads

Honey lavender shortbread is unique to me because of its exquisite flavour and subtle fragrance, only to be appreciated by those with discriminating and deep sensitive taste. The fullness of lavender scent is meant to be enjoyed in a relaxed and tranquil mood. Welcome to the zen world of fine baking. Ingredients 2 1/2 cups [...]

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Almond Meal Shortbeard Thumbprints

This is a simple cookie, easy to make and taste great. You can include your kids in the process of making it, having them to explore their creativity and fill in their favourite jam INGREDIENTS 1 cup butter, softened 2/3 cup white sugar 1/2 teaspoon almond extract 1 cup almond meal/ flour 2 cups all-purpose [...]

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Flaxseed Meal Madeleines

Madelaines is my all time favourite. Pairing with a cup of cappucino or Earl Grey milk tea, madelaines easily make my day. Adding some flaxseed meal to Madelaines make my indulging in these petite dessert less guilty Ingredients Melted butter for brushing 2 eggs 1/2 cup honey 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1/8 tsp ground nutmeg [...]

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