Pumpkin Almond Cake with Almond Butter Frosting

I’m back with yet another pumpkin recipe!  Third in a row, I know (even though the first of the three – Spiced Chocolate Chunk Pumpkin Seed Cookies – only contain pumpkin seeds, and no actual pumpkin puree).  But hear me out!  I got a last-minute opportunity to participate in a fun blogger event called #virtualpumpkinparty; over 70… Read More Pumpkin Almond Cake with Almond Butter Frosting

Maple Walnut Biscotti

It’s now December 2013, which means I can officially kick off my third annual Holiday Cookie Extravaganza!  It’s not a surprise that I start out with a new biscotti recipe.  Biscotti really are one of my favorite things to bake.  These are the fifth (!) biscotti recipe I’ve shared.  Biscotti make a perfect light-but-satisfying dessert, and there… Read More Maple Walnut Biscotti

Hazelnut Linzer Cookies

I have a confession to make: I’ve never been big on Valentine’s Day.  More often than not, it puts stress on people to do something great for a significant other (or pay dearly if they fail!), while also stressing out people who don’t have a significant other at all.  It’s a lot of unnecessary stress,… Read More Hazelnut Linzer Cookies