Category Archives: baked goods

Rosewater almond cookies

Posted on June 15, 2008 by Cheryl Harris

As my family is Middle Eastern, I grew up adoring baklava, hummus, shwarma, halva, tahini, and all that good stuff. Since developing allergies to…let’s see, ingredients in all of the above, I’ve really been missing the tastes of family and … Continue reading →

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Hazelnut Apricot Opéra Cake: A Daring Baker Challenge

Posted on May 28, 2008 by Cheryl Harris

I’m officially a daring baker! I’m extremely proud of this cake. It’s more than a cake to me, it’s a milestone. I’ve loved to bake since I was a little kid, but only really got into it in college. Due … Continue reading →

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Black Sesame Whole Grain Bread

Posted on May 21, 2008 by Cheryl Harris

I’ll be honest–I don’t really do breakfasts. Well, I do breakfasts, but just not breakfast FOOD. My body functions better low carb, and so I have no issue with having last nights’ dinner as breakfast. But as the “Go Ahead … Continue reading →

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Brazil nut chip cookies (and an Italian dinner, too)

Posted on April 27, 2008 by Cheryl Harris

Having friends for dinner is an excuse to get creative. Having friends that eat GF? Now, that’s just a chance to play in the kitchen. So, dinner was: Adeena’s rolls adapted to be gluten, dairy and egg free, with added … Continue reading →

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