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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Pineapple Shortcakes

Pineapple shortcakes are not my new invention. You can find them in any asian grocery stores, but those pineapple shortcakes are mostly filled with winter melon paste seasoned with artificial pineapple flavor. No wonder they taste so different from the pineapple shortcakes I remember. Craving for my childhood favourite, I finally rolled up my sleeves [...]

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Drunken Cake

Drunken Cake is evolved from Italian rum cake – a wedding cake made for wedding celebration in Italy. Rum Syrup Ingredients 3/4 cup granulated sugar 1 teaspoon grated orange peel 1/2 cup orange juice 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon peel 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon 3 tablespoons light or dark rum 1 teaspoon [...]

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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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Tiramisu “Follow Me”

After years of seeking the secret of Tiramisu, I learned this recipe from the mother of an Italian friend. Since then I’ve been “following her” way of making Tiramisu, which attracts a lot of “WOW” among friends. Serves 8 Ingredients 4 large eggs, with yolks and whites separated 4 tbsp sugar 8 oz. Mascarpone cheese [...]

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Cherry Berry Crumble

This crumble recipe is an all time favourite among my friends. It is the cookie-crisp top with oats,  flakes and nuts pairing with the tarty textures of the berry mix and cherries create wonder in this simple dessert. Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla bean ice cream perfected your dinner party in winter Serves 6-8 Ingredients [...]

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