The distinct sweet-nuttiness of almond paste is now a constant fixture in my life; I add it to as many desserts and baked ...

"Almond paste is available in most supermarkets in 8-ounce cans or ... Combine the ingredients in a small bowl. Using a spoon or pastry brush, moisten the cake with the syrup. Scatter the berries on ...

It can be hard to adopt other countries’ Christmas traditions and cherish them like our own, but when it comes to this Dutch log of almond paste, encased in puff pastry, I have no problem ...

Preheat the oven to 160C/140C Fan/Gas 3 and line a 20cm/8in tart tin with the pastry. Make an almond paste by beating together the butter and sugar in a large mixing bowl. Add the eggs one by one ...

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Among the big draws are a crisp, honey-soaked-pistachio baklava, rich, fresh-baked potato-spinach pie, and the fried, almond-filled burrma pastry. — Jonathan Dixon ...