Homemade tortellini made simple – a step by step guide for making delicious Ricotta And Sun Dried Tortellini With Brown Butter Sauce.

I finally cracked the granola code, and have come up with a version that has large clumpy clusters, and a light crispy texture.

A delicious combination of pine nuts, pasta and rice.

Oatmeal Muffins with Dates, Cranberries & Pecans

The Financier is a classic French cake that is easy to make. Mine has pistachios and is served with tea poached prunes.

Starting the year with this rich and decadent Fruit Cake and to balance Parmesan and Craked Pepper Shortbread

I should be making resolutions, but instead I’m making dessert…Walnut Cigars from David Tanis’ A Platter of Figs

Chocolate Pecan PieCake is a pecan pie baked into the center of a fudgey chocolate cake. Something new for the new year!

Fruitcake Cookies, a week after Christmas? Just trust me.

Turrón is typical Christmas fare in Spain, make your own chocolate variety, it is something not to be missed!

This lovely stuffed squash is a simple side or main dish sure to please both vegetarians and meat eaters.

Our favorite cheese ball…

Cherry and almond tartlets

Crunchy, cinnamon glazed almonds are an amazingly delicious treat to bring to a New Year’s Eve Celebration.

Rosemary Roasted Almonds

Gooey heaven, a choco delight for any occasion!

Cranberry Orange Walnut Cake

Truffles don’t have to be bad. These are little (gluten free and healthy) angels

Plum burnt-butter pistachio cakes

Chocolate Hazelnut Bark

a very moreish way to have your nuts and eat them too! perfect for last minute gifts!

Macadamia Nut Brittle… studded with chopped mac nuts, a lovely toffee-like candy for the dessert tray.