Coconut Macaroons Every now and then I get the urge for moist, chewy treats, so I always keep a can of sweetened condense milk in the pantry and a bag of coconut in the freezer. I guess you could say that being prepared is worth its weight in macaroons ! …
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Continue ReadingFIG HALF MOONS Fig is a popular filling for pastries and cookies at Christmastime, especially in the Italian Tradition. Here, an orange-scented fig paste is tucked into rich pastry dough that is formed into half-moon shapes. A little more work than the average cookie, these treats are well worth it.…
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Continue ReadingThe dough is easy but the waiting is hard Yes this dough, which is more like a thick creamy batter, really requires a thorough chilling that is best accomplished overnight. It needs to be firm enough to roll into balls and cold going into the oven in order to puff…