Hazelnut Crackle Pastry

A pleasing dessert with the nuttiness of Hazelnuts and creaminess of Mascarpone cheese. This recipe, with Hazelnut and Mascarpone, is one of my go-to desserts for the holidays. It feels decadent but is also gluten-free with just a hint of sweetness. Mascarpone (pronounced mahs-car-POH-nay), an Italian double or triple cream cheese, is best known as an…

Pistachio Tea Cakes

Perfect Pistachio tea cakes that will delight your taste buds! Pistachio, the pretty green nut, is a member of the cashew family. It not only makes for a heart-friendly, protein-rich snack, but its green color, I find, is very symbolic of the holiday season. This versatile nut is the star of these tea cakes, which…