Quince and Almond Filled Cookies

December 4, 2019 By palatablepastime in Almonds, Bars, Cookies, Desserts, Nuts, Oven Baked, Quince, United States Tags: #NationalCookieDay, chirstmas cookies, cookies, desserts, Fig Newtons, Holiday baking, Holiday cookies, membrillo, Newtons, quince paste 6 Comments

Quince and almond filled cookies, topped with sparkling crystal sugars, take the concept of jam filled newtons to the next level.

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Speculaas Stars Cookies #ChristmasCookies

November 13, 2019 By palatablepastime in Almonds, Cookies, Desserts, Dutch, European, Herbs, Spices, Teas, and Coffee, Nuts, Oven Baked, Rolled Tags: #ChristmasCookies, Christmas Cookies, Christmas recipes, Dutch recipes, gingerbread, holiday recipes, Netherlands, rolled, Sinterklaas, speculaas, speculoos, spice cookies, St. Nicholas Day 17 Comments

Speculaas Stars are Dutch spice cookies traditionally eaten on December 5th (St. Nicholas Day), this holiday version cut into festive shapes and decorated with almond slices.

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Gourmet Fruit and Nut Crisps

September 4, 2019 By palatablepastime in Almonds, Appetizers, Breads, Cranberries, dates, Flat Breads, Fruits, Nuts, Oats, Oven Baked, Seeds, United States Tags: crisps, Foodie Extravaganza, fruit and nut, homemade crackers, Palatable Pantry, rainforest crackers, tea party 4 Comments

Easy to make homemade gourmet fruit and nut crisps (crackers) are perfect for all your lightly sweet cheese spreads or even peanut butter.

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Savory Almond Meal Bread #BreadBakers

February 12, 2019 By palatablepastime in Almonds, Breads, Nuts, Oven Baked, Quick Breads, United States Tags: #BreadBakers, gluten free, healthy recipe, low glycemic, low-carb, nut flour, quick bread 17 Comments

Delicious low-carb and gluten-free quick bread with onion, garlic and chives for a savory and healthy alternative to other breads.

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Fat Rascals

February 11, 2019 By palatablepastime in Almonds, Biscuits and Scones, Breads, Breakfast & Brunch, British, Cherries, Dried Fruits/Raisins, English, European, Fruits, Nuts, Oven Baked, Quick Breads, Sweet Tags: #BakingBloggers, almonds, breakfast, British Baking, brunch, cherries, currants, English, rock cakes, scones, tea cakes 18 Comments

Fat Rascals are a type of English Yorkshire scone or rock cake with a pleasant plump rascal face of almonds and cherries with currants as well.

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Devils on Horseback

December 26, 2018 By palatablepastime in Almonds, Appetizers, Bacon, British, dates, Fruits, Meats, Nuts, Oven Baked, Pork Tags: almonds, appetizers, bacon, dates, nuts, spicy 13 Comments

Bacon-wrapped almond-stuffed dates with a devilishly sweet and spicy glaze make a perfectly elegant party nibble.

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Sugar-Free Mango Coconut Muffins

July 30, 2018 By palatablepastime in Almonds, Breads, Coconut, Muffins, Nuts, Oven Baked, Quick Breads, United States Tags: baking, breakfast, brunch, coconut, Diabetic, gluten free, keto, low-carb, mango, muffinmonday, muffins, quick breads, sugar free 6 Comments

Small batch low carb, sugar-free muffins with the flavors of coconut and a hint of mango.

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Rice Pilaf Amandine

April 29, 2018 By palatablepastime in Almonds, European, French, Grains, Nuts, Orzo, Pasta, Rice, Side Dish, Stovetop Tags: 30 minute, almonds, easy, French cuisine, gobble, nuts, orzo, pasta, rice, side dish, sundaysupper 15 Comments

Fluffy savory rice pilaf amandine is made with rice, orzo and crunchy almonds and is a perfect quick and easy side dish.

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Dutch Speculaas Cookies (Windmill Cookies)

December 4, 2017 By palatablepastime in Almonds, Cookies, Desserts, Dutch, Electric Mixer, European, Molded, Nuts, Oven Baked Tags: #ChristmasCookies, #InternationalCookies, almonds, baking, Christmas, cookies, Dutch, holiday, molded, speculaas, spice, St. Nicholas Day, Sweet Eats, windmill 8 Comments

Dutch speculaas cookies are the traditional spiced windmill cookie with almonds often served on St. Nicholas Day in the Netherlands and also Belgium.

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