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Chinese Almond Cookies

February 21, 2015

The last time my mom came to visit she gave me two 8-ounce bottles of almond extract, three large tins of tea, and two bottles of my favorite chili sauce (which is not Sriracha, by the way). Her annual visits from Cleveland always involve food gifts, which I happily look forward to. She once even [...]

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Almond Coconut Heart Cookies

February 13, 2014

I am loving these sweet little heart cookies. They are light, not too sweet, and have the perfect flavor combination of almond and coconut (a combo that I have also used here and here). The dough is made with almond flour, oat flour, and shredded unsweetened coconut, giving them a delicate texture while also making [...]

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Peach Crisp

May 9, 2012

I found wonderful local Texas peaches at the market the other day. I got a little carried away and bought more peaches than we could possibly eat, so I used a good portion of them to make a crisp for dessert. I love a good fruit dessert and this one is no exception. The topping [...]