Category Archives: Traditional with a Twist

Lemongrass Meringues: Simple and Scrumptious

Posted on March 31, 2014 by ButterSugarFlowers

A friend of mine recently mentioned his success in cooking a dinner with lemongrass, and I was intrigued.  I always enjoy lemongrass in Vietnamese and Thai food (especially tom kha gai: that fragrant and delectable coconut milk soup) — but … Continue reading →

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Brown Sugar Soy Sauce Cake: Sweet Citrus and Spontaneous Butterscotch

Posted on February 28, 2014 by ButterSugarFlowers

Inspiration for my next dessert recipe usually comes unexpectedly.  This time, I was just poking around at one of my favorite markets and came across a beautiful little bottle of soy sauce.  The decorated label magnetized me with phrases like … Continue reading →

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Grapefruit Coconut Cookies: Little, Luscious, and Vegan

Posted on February 15, 2014 by ButterSugarFlowers

I love grapefruit, especially in the winter.  Its unique flavor and tangy, juicy qualities are refreshing like no others.  I’d been itching to make a new dessert with it recently — and since I usually have numerous baking daydreams going … Continue reading →

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Pistachio Crunch Cookies

Posted on December 25, 2013 by ButterSugarFlowers

If you’re like me and bake mountains of goodies as gifts for the holidays, then maybe the last thing on your mind right now is hearing about another cookie recipe.  But in my world, there is no such thing as … Continue reading →

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Introducing Cranberry Curd: Lemon Curd’s Comely Cousin

Posted on December 15, 2013 by ButterSugarFlowers

When the holiday season arrived this year, beautiful cranberries began calling to me with their signature tartness and never-ending dessert potential.  Over time, I’ve added dried cranberries to dozens of recipes, and I’ve even used leftover Thanksgiving cranberry sauce to … Continue reading →

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