Apricot Orange Shortbread 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour2 1/4 cups powdered sugar1 1/2 tsp. baking soda1 tsp. sea salt3 sticks Kerrygold butter (1 1/2 cups), room temperature (OR, vegan butter)1 tsp. vanilla extract1 tsp. orange extract1 1/2 cups dried apricots, finely chopped Preheat the oven to 325°. Line a quick-release round pan with parchment paper. In a…
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The magnificence of mango lime shortbread lies in its harmonious blend of tropical flavors and delicate texture, creating a delectable treat that delights the senses with every bite. This delightful dessert showcases the best of both worlds, incorporating the sweetness of ripe mangoes and the tangy zest of lime, complemented by the buttery richness of…
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Tart. Torte.Tarte. TOE-MAY-TOE 🍅 TOE-MAH-TOE PO-TAY-TOE 🥔 PO-TAH-TOEBoth. Torte is a rich, multilayered cake filled with buttercreams, whipped creams, jams, mousses, fruits, or sweet icing. On the other hand, a tart is a savory or sweet pie with a bottom crust and shallow sides, and an open top that is not covered with pastry. Thus,…
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Butterscotch is a type of confectionery whose primary ingredients are brown sugar and butter. Butterscotch is similar to toffee, but the sugar is boiled to the soft crack stage, not hard crack. Often credited with their invention, Parkinson’s of Doncaster made butterscotch boiled sweets and sold them in tins, which became one of the town’s best-known exports. They became famous in 1851 after Queen Victoria was presented…
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Set out this buttery savory, salty, and honey-sweetened shortbread at cocktail hour for an elegant alternative anything else, OR enjoy with your morning coffee – You certainly enjoy your buttered everything bagel with a touch of honey with your cup a joe, right? Well, this is going to lead you to abandon THAT! These gluten-free…
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The first time Valerie and I baked homemade shortbread together I literally MELTED in awe on my way home. Half the batch was warm, fragrant, sweet, and a siren calling my name in the backseat of my car on the drive home. I literally nearly did not make it home – the aroma was orgasmic….
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A tangy, savory twist on traditional cheesecake, this amazing dessert encompasses a shortbread crust, sweet lemon curd, provolone cheese, and aromatic rosemary for a slight sweet, unique, and utterly exquisite flavor. I chose a shortbread crust mostly because I absolutely adore my homemade, buttery, and brilliant shortbread recipe. Lemon curd is always a winner in…
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Fall has just barely begun 🍂🍁. We all may be craving the crisp, cool, brisk air and the unique vibration of light that comes with this spectacular season.But, giving up the fruits of summer (both literally and figuratively) can be so hard.Let’s enjoy that last few days of the produce and the stone fruit bounty…
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As I was watching a Netflix (well, bingeing a Netflix show recently – YES, for SHAME! I DO watch TV and I can’t even remember the show), I found my mind wandering and dreaming of the days of Ted Lasso, but also the biscuits…and just shortbread in general.Buttery, sweet, salty, and simply supreme. I remembered…
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Chocolate can be rich, bitter, sweet, nutty, and even floral, depending on the type. And, of course, MY type is the cream of the crop – Righteous Cacao RAW Divine Mint Chocolate. THE VERY BEST, always. Chocolate can be well paired with so many different flavors, a but refreshing mint green is sweet and cooling,…
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