Tag Archives: herbal

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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Cherry Sorrel “Shortcake”

Posted on June 16, 2014 by ButterSugarFlowers

When I recently came across a great article about the lovely green herb, sorrel, I became intrigued.  I admit I couldn’t remember exactly when I’d had it — but after reading that its nickname was “lemonade in a leaf” and … 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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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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Fresh Cherry Cupcakes with a Bit of Rosemary

Posted on June 11, 2013 by ButterSugarFlowers

The past few weeks have been very full: full of loveliness, busyness, uncertainty, eventfulness… and no lack of baking.  First, there was the wedding of a longtime friend of mine, Julie. Several years ago when I got married, Julie shot … Continue reading →

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