Category Archives: Traditional with a Twist

Rosemary Almond Hamantaschen… filled with ice cream!

Posted on February 22, 2015 by ButterSugarFlowers

When I started daydreaming about creative twists for traditional hamantaschen, playing with the dough came first. Raspberry jam filling had always been my favorite (albeit not quite conventional), and I couldn’t really imagine anything better. So I created a dough … Continue reading →

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Salted Spritz Cookies: Bite-Size and Butterylicious

Posted on January 15, 2015 by ButterSugarFlowers

Whether decorating a momentous cake or piping out colorful meringues, I’ve been known to giggle with excitement and even get teary-eyed when using my pastry bag. It is far from being a kitchen necessity, but it creates such beauty and … Continue reading →

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Mandarin Persimmon Pie with Pecan Gingersnap Crust

Posted on December 7, 2014 by ButterSugarFlowers

As the days of the year shorten and darken, some of the brightest fruit comes into season. With a burst of vibrant color and juicy succulence, both mandarin oranges and persimmons can quench a longing for sweetness, literally and figuratively. … Continue reading →

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Spiced Pear Sandwich Cakes

Posted on October 26, 2014 by ButterSugarFlowers

There’s an air of looming formality in autumn. Sandals and shorts disappear into the backs of our closets. Clinking glasses and winter rituals are close on the horizon. Playing in a pile of colored leaves feels invigorating but elusive. So … Continue reading →

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Fresh Fig Torte: Frosted, Spiced, Divine

Posted on October 5, 2014 by ButterSugarFlowers

I have a friend who is so enamored with fresh figs, I’d even call it an obsession.  When we walked past a woman carrying a basket of figs recently, my friend talked about it for a week. “I wonder where … Continue reading →

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