Carole Capeloto Aiken is my big sister, an accomplished cook; she has seven grandchildren and knows how to please a crowd. She makes these fabulous almond biscotti with no added fat, no oil, no butter, and no shortening. We made them on Tuesday, very easy, and then, we had the … [Read more...] about Biscotti by Carole
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Happy Purim with Turkish Coffee
Purim is this coming Saturday night March 19th. The traditional reading of the Megilat Esther, The story of Esther will be read amongst Carnival type revelers in costumes with much merriment and consumption of adult beverages. On Purim it is traditional to give out Purim … [Read more...] about Happy Purim with Turkish Coffee
Passover Mandel Bread
Kamish Brodt, Biscotti, Biscotios, Mandel Bread are some of the names we attach to a genre of simple,toasted and dried out cookies. Many contain nusts and most are for dunking in coffee if you like. This recipe came to me via my sister Carole. Carole’s dear friend, Esther … [Read more...] about Passover Mandel Bread
Hazelnut Biscotti with Chocolate Chips and Currants
I love biscotti, as I sit at my desk working I crave one. For many years, I struggled to make them taste good and be able to slice them into thin enough pieces. The dilemma was how to make biscotti with the maximum amount of nuts without being too difficult to slice cleanly. … [Read more...] about Hazelnut Biscotti with Chocolate Chips and Currants
Pistachio Biscotti with Dried Cherries
That first bite into biscotti is sublime. These are just sweet enough, with a blend of flavors subtle enough not to interfere with your demitasse of espresso, and crisp enough to stand up to dunking in hot tea. I had an idea to use pistachios, dried cherries, and orange rind. … [Read more...] about Pistachio Biscotti with Dried Cherries
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