These exquisite-tasting cookies are made with olive oil, a healthier alternative to butter. You’ll never notice the olive oil! INGREDIENTS: 2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour 1 1/2 cups confectioner’s sugar, divided 1 cup almond meal, toasted 3/4 teaspoon baking soda Pinch of salt 3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, buttery or mild-flavored 1/2 teaspoon pure...Read More

Our favorite apricots to use for these bars are the flavorful heritage Blenheims. The flavor is extraordinary. INGREDIENTS: 2 lbs. ripe apricots, cut in half and pits removed 3/4 cup sugar, use more or less depending on the ripeness and sweetness of apricots 1 tablespoon orange liqueur (such as Grand Marnier) 1 cup all-purpose flour...Read More

INGREDIENTS: 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 3/4 cup granulated sugar, divided 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/8 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon lemon zest 1 large egg yolk 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 cup salted butter, chilled and cut into cubes 2 teaspoons cornstarch 1 tablespoon lemon juice 2 cups fresh blueberries, at room temperature 1 1/2...Read More

INGREDIENTS: 1 cup unsalted butter (Plugra is best) 2 1/4 cups sugar 1 1/4 cups Dutch-process cocoa, (Bensdorp) 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon espresso powder, optional 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 4 large eggs 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 2 cups best quality chocolate chips METHOD: Reheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease...Read More

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 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 1/2 cups quick-cooking oats 1 1/2 cups sugar, divided 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 3/4 cup cold butter 2 cups fresh (or frozen) blueberries 2 tablespoons cornstarch 2 tablespoons lemon juice METHOD: Grease an oblong baking pan (13 x 9 x 2-inches) with nonstick spray (e.g., Pam) or butter...Read More

INGREDIENTS: 4 cups all-purpose flour 1 pound butter, room temperature (use a good flavored butter like Kerrygold or Plugra) 1 cup sugar 1 tablespoon vanilla METHOD: In a large mixing bowl, mix flour and butter together until creamy. Add sugar and mix until the dough is creamy and smooth. Add vanilla and blend until the...Read More

These flavorful bars are a soft “power bar” with added crunchiness from nuts and seeds. INGREDIENTS: 1 cup whole raw almonds with skins 1/2 cup dried apricots 1/2 cup Medjool dates, pitted 1/2 cup prunes, pitted 1/4 cup orange juice 1/8 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon chia seed 1/4 cup pepitas (raw pumpkin seeds) 1/4 cup...Read More

INGREDIENTS: 1 cup Medjool dates, chopped and pitted 2/3 cup almond butter (available from Minazzoli Farm or Stackhouse Bros.) 1 tablespoon maple or agave syrup Water 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup sunflower seeds 1/4 cup pepitas (raw pumpkin seeds) 1 tablespoon chia seeds 2 tablespoons flax seeds 2/3 cup chopped nuts (almonds, walnuts, pistachios all...Read More

“A chopped whole Meyer lemon adds texture and a big flavor punch to traditional lemon bars.” — Julie O’Hara INGREDIENTS: For Crust: 3/4 cups all-purpose flour 1/4 cup powdered sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt Zest of 1 Meyer lemon 6 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into chunks For Filling: 1 whole Meyer lemon, cut into chunks...Read More