Almond Extract

I've been living in France for almost eight years and in all that time, I've yet to make even one of these classic French pear tarts. I don't think I've ever been in a bakery that didn't have wedges of this tart in little paper footings, ready to take out and be consumed right away. So I…

I love pears.  I love their flavor, their texture, their juiciness.  I love almonds... their……ground blanched almonds (I used natural almond meal this time)3 tablespoons dark rum1 teaspoon almond extract1 tablespoon all-purpose flour6 white wine poached pears (recipe follows) in 1/2 cup p

From Recipes Photograph from OctopusHat on Flickr "Almond paste gives these scones a sophisticated, grown-up flair," writes Nicole Rees,……or half-and-half 1 large egg 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/4 teaspoon almond extract Sugar for sprinkling Procedure 1. Preheat the oven…

(by Shirley McNevich)2 sticks softened butter1 1/2 cups white sugar4 eggs1 tsp. almond extract OR vanilla2 cups flour2 tsp. baking powder1 - 21oz. can cherry pie filling OR any berry pie fillingDomino's powdered sugar (for dusting)In a mixer add butter, white sugar and eggs--beat. Add almond…

If you're soon thinking that you've been 'set up' by the previous post for Chocolate Sherbet, je suis coupable. (I am guilty.) You likely know Adam Ried as the man who obsessively tests equipment (and recipes) on American's Test Kitchen. He was also an editor at Cook's Illustrated for ten years.…

All I can say about these is that they are definitely designed for all Chocoholics. The cookies……round balls. Don't over bake, 8 minutes till set. 1 cup butter 1 1/2 cups sugar2 eggs1 teaspoon of almond extract2 cups of all purpose flour2/3 cup of unsweetened cocoa1 teaspoon of baking soda2…

It is that time of the year for to be merry and happy and nothing better brings in smiles than a batch of home cooked family cookies that is just……egg whites8 oz. powdered sugar1 tablespoon vanilla extract4 drops almond extract1 teaspoon cinnamon14 oz. ground almondsStep by step procedur

This cake is full of almond flavor in the form of almond paste and almond extract; and dotted with fresh raspberries folded into the batter.

Jonathon and I made a pie in a very casual way. He picked apples from his tree, and brought a pre-made pie crust. I had fresh peaches, pecan bits, tapioca, dark brown sugar, butter and almond extract. He peeled the apples while I peeled the peaches. I dumped in according to his measure, and…

Here's the recipe I promised you, for the almond shortbread. It can be pressed into individual fluted tins - but make sure they are *very* well……100 g margarine150 g unsalted butter150 g sugar30 almonds, ground1 tsp almond extract360 g all-purpose flourPlace margarine and butter in a bowl a

Last year, this very same thing happened. The weather, as though it knew it was September 1,…… The recipe I found called for vanilla extract and walnuts. I replaced these with almonds and almond extract, since I don't like walnuts and almonds were my only other option. I knew it…

A few days ago I saw Tartelettes post about cherry pits, I was intrigued. I checked out Egg beaters post about stone fruits and their pits. I read that almond extract is made from apricot pits. I think I knew this at one time but I had forgot. I was totally stoked about buying some apricots…

I made this pie for my husband on Valentine’s Day, inspired by the idea of chocolate dipped strawberries. I had fresh strawberries on hand, but……flavor of this pie, you can try adding about1/4 - 1/2 tsp of cherry or almond extract when warming the coconut milk mixture.Recipe copyright…

I'm sure that some of you remember my obsession from this past spring and summer. Some of you may not, but guess what? It's still an ongoing……1/2 cups after chopping) that I quartered because they were large, 1 tsp almond extract, and no zest. But truth be told, I *almost* made it…

(by Shirley McNevich)1 - 3oz. Philadelphia cream cheese (softened)1/2 cup Domino's powdered sugar1/4 cup milk1/8 tsp. almond extract1 - 8oz. Cool Whip (thawed)2 cups Baker's angelflake coconutIn a mixer add cream cheese--beat. Add powdered sugar, milk, and almond extract--beat. Remove bowl from…