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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 →

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Toasted Hazelnut Brown Sugar Cookies

Posted on December 29, 2018 by ButterSugarFlowers

I love hazelnuts — especially when they’re roasted, and especially when they’re not drenched in overpowering chocolate (sorry, Nutella). I created my hazelnut brown sugar cookie dough as a nod to my favorite nut, and I’ve been sharing them annually … Continue reading →

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Herbes de Provence Shortbread with Lemon Curd Filling

Posted on October 30, 2018 by ButterSugarFlowers

The common Herbes de Provence spice blend caught my eye when I realized I’d made sweet treats with many of its ingredients: lavender, basil, rosemary, fennel. As a plus, its thyme, oregano, and marjoram were baking additions I’d dreamed of … Continue reading →

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Peach Paneer Cookies with Cardamom and Bourbon

Posted on September 6, 2017 by ButterSugarFlowers

I live in a city full of delicious Indian restaurants, and my addiction to fresh naan and rich curries is real. One of my favorite common ingredients is paneer: a pressed, mild cheese that never really melts – it just … Continue reading →

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Green Artichoke Cake

Posted on April 9, 2017 by ButterSugarFlowers

I started daydreaming of artichoke-laden desserts around the same time that I discovered Pablo Neruda’s fabulous poem Ode to the Artichoke: “…For the final act, we reveal its deliciousness, plucking it leaf by leaf, and devour the peaceable dough that … Continue reading →

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