INGREDIENTS: COOKIES 2 cups all-purpose flour, sifted 1/2 cup sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 cup butter (Plugra is best), cut into cubes 3/4 cup unblanched almonds, ground finely 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract Chopped pistachio nuts, for garnish FROSTING 6 tablespoons butter 1/3 cup half-and-half 2/3 cup packed brown sugar 2 cups confectioners’ sugar 1/2...Read More

INGREDIENTS: 1/2 lb. haricot vert 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar or sherry vinegar 1 teaspoon finely minced shallot 1/2 teaspoon finely minced thyme A pinch of kosher salt Fresh ground black pepper to taste 3-4 ounces crème fraîche METHOD: Top and tail the beans, and cut them into 2-inch lengths. Blanch the beans in a...Read More