Strawberry fig bars, featuring a nutty, toasted white quinoa and almond flour crust? Absolutely! It might sound unique to toss quinoa in a sweet dish, but y’all just wait! These bars are a perfect blend of fruity goodness and crunchy perfection, delivering a burst of flavors in every bite. So, let’s dive right in and…
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Unicorn Macarons
Some of you may be thinking that I started some crazy fad New Year’s diet and am just confused and hallucinating a bit with this one. Others will know what all of the kids are up to these days and realize that this is my my take on a recent popular cheery unicorn dessert fad. Everyone wants a…
Strawberry Almond Dutch Baby
A pancake, a crêpe, and a hot skillet walk into a bar…. I spotted the trio, and ate them all. *dances* — But, seriouly. A Dutch baby is a beautiful thing. That’s saying something, since most all babies aren’t really much to look at. This is the fat baby with sugar all over its face…
Macarons 101: A Beginner’s Guide and Printable Piping Template
Ahhhhh, les macarons. Could there be a better treat? These sweet, bite-sized almond pastries have exploded right out of their tiny shells during the past couple years. For good reason, I say. Out with the cupcakes and in with the macarons. (Ok… Cupcakes can stay, too.) I’m going to share my ups and downs of homemade…
Cranberry Marzipan Cookies
Ahhhhh, Holidays. Parties with great friends, the best music of the year, and an endless supply of baked goods to keep you hyper enough to attend them all. It’s that time of year, y’all! To start things off on the right foot, here is a favorite creation of mine. Buttery shortbread base, simple cranberry…
Strawberry Almond Turnovers
Since I knooow you subscribe to the blog updates, you will remember my obsession with fresh, local strawberries that I had at the beginning of this summer. I would have thrown a tent up and picked every last one if I had been given the opportunity [noted for next year]. Having a ton…
Almond Amaretto Tarts
Another boozy baking post? I think so! This time, we will be making delicious tarts with a buttery, flaky crust, a creamy almond (frangipane) filling and smooth amber amaretto-infused caramel nut topping.