Tag Archives: baking

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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Cilantro Sultana Mini Pies: Golden Raisins, Honey and Lemon

Posted on March 16, 2014 by ButterSugarFlowers

I realize that cilantro falls into the same polarizing category as coconut, licorice, and raisins: for everyone that loves it, someone else hates it with a passion — whether it’s simple preference or genetics that cause the disdain. (If you … 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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Blueberry Basil Bourbon Cupcakes

Posted on January 30, 2014 by ButterSugarFlowers

Blueberries, bourbon, basil.  It might sound like a tongue-twister, or an odd amalgamation at best.  But please trust me: this trio of flavors is a sweet symphony of complementary bliss.  While I’ve made plenty of desserts with liquor and occasionally … Continue reading →

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