Category Archives: Traditional with a Twist

Brown Butter Hamantaschen

Posted on March 17, 2020 by ButterSugarFlowers

I’ve always loved hamantaschen, the triangular cookies named after the villain of the Purim story (more about that here). But the traditional white dough can taste plain and almost pasty, even if it surrounds a pocket of sweet filling in … Continue reading →

Posted in Cookies & Bars, Sweets, Traditional with a Twist | Tagged , , , , , | 1 Comment

Candy Cane Coconut Sherbet

Posted on December 20, 2019 by ButterSugarFlowers

For decades, my Grandma re-used the same dusty candy canes on her Christmas tree. So as a kid at her house, I was neither allowed to eat them nor tempted by them. While I’ve long loved them as an adornment, it … Continue reading →

Posted in Baking with Spirits, Frozen Sweets, Sweets, Traditional with a Twist, Vegan | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 6 Comments

Honey Apricot Cookies

Posted on August 9, 2019 by ButterSugarFlowers

I recently found a very special jar of honey on my front porch. Across the metallic lid was the address label of a cherished neighbor who had recently passed away. An attached scroll of paper was filled with her husband’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Baking with Herbs, Cookies & Bars, Sweets, Traditional with a Twist | Tagged , , , , , , | Comments Off on Honey Apricot Cookies

Blood Orange Poppy Seed Cake

Posted on April 28, 2019 by ButterSugarFlowers

Jose, who runs my favorite taqueria, puts his heart into his work. It’s delightful to hear the passion in his voice when he talks about recipes, family dishes, and thoughtful ingredients. When he told me he’d been looking at my … Continue reading →

Posted in Cakes & Cupcakes, Sweets, Traditional with a Twist | Tagged , , , , | 4 Comments

Buddha’s Hand Citron and Pistachio Pound Cake

Posted on March 10, 2019 by ButterSugarFlowers

Several years ago, my dad sent me this beautiful poem written by his longtime friend. I couldn’t wait to find the unusual fruit on which she’d written such heartfelt verses — to smell it, taste it, and transform it into … Continue reading →

Posted in Cakes & Cupcakes, Sweets, Traditional with a Twist | Tagged , , , , , , | 2 Comments