Macadamia Nut Madness

You can’t go to a holiday get together in Hawaii without finding at least a dozen dishes that feature local macadamia nuts. Now that I live on the mainland attending a holiday party and finding a dish made with the hearty salty nuts is rare (unless it’s a dish I bring to pass). And macadamia nuts are readily available in all 50 states so there really is no excuse for not experimenting with them in the kitchen. My aunt makes a macadamia nut pie to die for, but it’s a bit labor intensive, not to mention, incredibly rich. One slice … Continue reading

Raspberry Lemonade Biscotti

If you have ever had a piece of biscotti, you know how wonderful it is. But, there is no need for you to pay outrageous prices at your local coffee store for biscotti when you can make your very own at home! You can even store these in an airtight container for up to a month. For this recipe, you will need fresh raspberries, white sugar, butter, eggs, all purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and grated lemon zest. In a small saucepan, pour 3/4 cup of fresh raspberries and 2 tablespoons of sugar. Turn the heat on medium and bring … Continue reading

Two Fruit Biscotti Recipes

Here are two great biscotti recipes for you to try. One is Orange Biscotti and one is Apple. Doesn’t matter which one you make – they are both delicious! Orange Biscotti For this recipe, you will need butter, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, eggs, flour, candied orange peel, two oranges (for fresh orange peel), and Grand Marnier. To prep for this recipe, you will need to shred the orange peel from your two fresh oranges. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Beat together 1/3 cup of butter, 2/3 cup of sugar, 1 teaspoon of baking powder, and 1/4 teaspoon of … Continue reading