Traditional Mexican hot chocolate has a richness unlike any hot chocolate you’ve ever tasted. In Mexico, and in many stateside specialty food shops, you can buy round bricks of chocolate already scented with different spices […]
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The ULTIMATE Coffee Cake
This coffee cake is for the person who likes to eat the crumbly streusel right off the top. This version is scented with freshly grated orange zest and a touch of almond extract.
Pistachio Cake
“Pistachio is an underrated dessert flavor. Is it because of the green? Or because it’s a nut? More people should give pistachio a chance. Pistachios pair wonderfully with almond and vanilla flavors, not to mention butter and sugar.”
Peaches & Cream Prosecco Cake
“A dense sponge cake is ideal to soak up plenty of the Prosecco’s boozy goodness.”
Apricot, Cherry, and Almond Galette
“Apricots and cherries are two stone fruits that have great affinity for each other and for almonds. Even less than perfect apricots will do here, as they will sweeten and their flavor will deepen as they bake.”
Vegan Almond Meringues
These amazing Almond Meringues contain no eggs! This brand new recipe is from The Wicked Healthy Cookbook by Austin Chefs Chad and Derek Sarno. You can put your own flavor spin on these — we love their suggestions for making them raspberry and lemon-flavored.
Parisian Macarons
These Parisian Macarons are très chic! We love this recipe from our friends at Walton’s Fancy & Staple in Austin.