The delicate texture and wonderful flavor of these crispy Finnish cookies make them a great little treat for afternoon gatherings. Ingredients: (Yield: 4 dozen) ¾ cup butter, softened ¼ cup sugar 1 teaspoon almond extract 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 egg white 2 tablespoons sugar 1/3 cup finely chopped almonds Method: In a small bowl,…
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Instead of walnuts or pecans, this chocolate chip cookie recipe calls for salted peanuts. Ingredients: (Yield: 10 dozens) 1½ cups shortening 1 cup sugar 1 cup packed brown sugar 3 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 3¾ cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 1½ cups semisweet chocolate chips 1½ cups salted peanuts…
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This is another wonderfully tasty Thanksgiving classic. Ingredients: (Serves 6-8) ½ recipe basic crust 400 g (14 oz) peeled, cooked and mashed sweet potatoes 115 g (4 oz) light brown sugar 2 large eggs, lightly beaten 1 teaspoon cinnamon ½ teaspoon nutmeg ½ teaspoon ground ginger ¼ teaspoon ground cloves ¼ teaspoon salt 355 ml (12 fl oz) whole…
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Marzipan crumble adds wonderfully rich texture to this sophisticated tart. Ingredients: (Serves 8) 1 basic sweet crust 1 large egg, lightly beaten 1 kg (2¼ lb) apricots (about 12), stoned and sliced thinly 115 g (4 oz) granulated sugar 3 tablespoons cornflour 1 teaspoon almond essence 100 g (3½ oz) plain flour 85 g (3…
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In this recipe, pecans add crunch to the sweet streusel topping. Ingredients: (Serves 6-8) ½ recipe basic crust 3 tablespoons granulated sugar 2 tablespoons orange juice Pinch of salt 7-8 medium firm ripe pears, peeled, cored and cut into small cubes 55 g (2 oz) plain flour 85 g (3 oz) light brown sugar 55 g…
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Thick slices of apple coated in caramel make this dish lip-smacking! Ingredients: (Serves 6-8) ½ recipe basic crust 8 cooking apples, peeled, cored, and sliced thickly 35 g (1¼ oz) plain flour 280 g (10 oz) granulated sugar 60 ml (4 tablespoons) water 140 g (5 oz) unsalted butter 2 tablespoons water 100 g (3½ oz)…
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Make this strudel in the spring, when fresh asparagus is at its very best. Ingredients: (Serves 4-6) 4 sheets filo pastry, thawed if frozen 2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced 455 g (1 lb) asparagus, trimmed of rough ends and cut into 2.5-cm (1-inch) pieces 225 g (8 oz) soft goats’ cheese (chevre) 3 tablespoons…
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Be sure to use firm, ripe bananas to achieve the perfect balance of melted chocolate, smooth banana and crunchy almonds. Ingredients: (Serves 4-6) 4 sheets filo pastry, thawed if frozen 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted 2 ripe bananas 40 g (1½ oz) plain chocolate chips 28 g (1 oz) flaked almonds Method: Preheat the oven…
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