Recipe Box, Fruit Pastries with Almond Cream

My friend Jodi tempted me with her Peach Puff Tartlettes last week I had the peaches and puff pastry, but sadly no almonds…hmmm… I did have almond paste, do you ever use it?  It has magical powers  🎩 Mixed with sugar and softened butter it makes a Umami type paste that can be used as … Continue reading

Recipe Box, Italian Cream Tarts

There are some things you just shouldn’t have to give up… Like dessert 😱 This is a no guilt treat you can enjoy without doing an extra mile around the block.  I saw some Mini Cannoli Cups on Love Bakes Good Cakes and decided to try my own version and make them a little lighter … Continue reading

Secret Recipe Club, Raspberry Orange Coffee Cake with Almond Streusel

It’s Secret Recipe Club reveal day~where members are assigned another blog to visit secretly and choose a recipe to make My Secret Recipe Club assignment this month is Cook with Sara.  Sara has been blogging for a long time and her recipe index is a treasure trove! Browsing through her collection of goodies, I noticed … Continue reading