small almond cookies by branna

nice moister almond cookies

Baked Caramel Corn by Shjared

Pumpkin White Chocolate Macadamia Bars by Nancy Miyasaki

These were a huge hit at my October book club! You've never tasted anything quite like them...but you need to. These will make a beautiful display for Thanksgiving or Christmas. Try making them with the Pumpkin Cookies with Icing that I posted. They make a beautiful combination (see photo together). But if you just have time to…

Pumpkin Cookies with Icing by Nancy Miyasaki

I served these at my October book club along with the Pumpkin Macadamia Bars. They were good, and the icing makes them attractive, but the Pumpkin Macadamia Bars were the bigger hit. That said, they make an attractive combination and it's fun to try one of each. So if you are looking for a nice combination of sweets to put out on…

Williams Sonoma Triple Chocolate Brownies by Nancy Miyasaki

This is a very popular recipe that I simplified a bit without losing any of it's goodness. You can serve these when you feel like a dark chocolate cake but don't have time to hassle with it. They make a wonderful end to any meal! They are super chocolaty, so they go really well with a scoop of vanilla or coffee ice cream!

World Champion Oatmeal Bars by Nancy Miyasaki

I make a lot of tasty brownies and bars, but few have gotten more raves than these. Of course, I served them to a bunch of SF Giants fans after the Giants won game 2 of the 2010 World Series...so the taste of victory may have mixed in with the chocolate, caramel, and oatmeal crunch of these yummy bars. Even without savoring the…

Halloween Finger Cookies by John Spottiswood

These taste like a rich biscotti. But the best thing about them is the spooky Halloween look! Try serving them at a Halloween party or bringing them to work. It feels creepy to eat them!

Addiction Brownies by Nancy Miyasaki

My friend Joelle brought these to our book club last week and they were a huge hit! Her family affectionately calls them "crack brownies". I had to soften that up a bit...but wanted to capture the fact that these really are addictive! This is adapted from a Martha Stewart recipe.

Strassburger Cookies by Zachariah Lechler

These cookies are usually found in the danish cookie tins, but this recipe makes a better cookie by quite a bit. Remember that sifting your flour and powdered sugar will create a better cookie. As well as using a higher concentration of vanilla extract (not more just a higher purity, which usually costs slightly more). You will need…

Champagne Celebration Cake by Nancy Miyasaki

I made this for my book club for one of our members' birthdays. It made for an amazing presentation and the flavor and texture were pleasant. If you are just looking for amazing flavor, you can find better. But if you're looking for a beautful presentation that is fairly easy to achieve and is also tasty, then this is a great…

Apple Cinnamon Cake from my Mom by Manoken Mako

I got this easy & delicious recipe from my mother 20years ago. This is the one cake that I can make without looking at my recipe note. You can replace one apple with one mashed banana. * I use american size cup (250cc/cup).

Tutti Fruitti Squares by Brett Ede

Triple layer carrot cake by Brett Ede

Michiko Cake by Sunny Shin

I've been looking thinking of creative uses for mochiko. mochi cake is an easy, tasty recipe. The appearance is that of a cake, and the texture is in between a mochi and a cake. It's like a very chewy cake. I was slightly worried that the the crown daisy powder might affect the batter, but it worked out beautifully. The mochi cake is…

Gluten Free Chocolate Chocolate Chip Cupcakes with Chocolate Frosting by Shawn Christopher

When you're gluten free, there are certain things that you really miss. Chocolate cake and cupcakes were one of the things Shawn yearned for and I vowed to make them. These are super yummy and will delight everyone, gluten free or not.