The kids are back in school! Can all the mom’s say it with me now… Hallelujah! A 2 week winter break is quite a long time! But I find that this phenomenon seems to be a Southern thing. Growing up in NYC, we were always right back to school by January 2nd. None of this 2 week business. I’m exhausted from entertaining family and entertaining the kids…I think I deserve a bit of a treat! The holidays are over, but cookie cravings are never out of season. So to tame those holiday cookie…

Make a homemade almond paste with these easy step-by-step instructions. This simple recipe can be used as a baking ingredient for cookie recipes, pastries, cakes, and croissants. With only five ingredients you can make your own delicious almond paste at home.

No kneading or proofing required! Banket is a traditional Dutch Almond Pastry that's so easy to make and tastes simply amazing! Just come and see the video!

Marzipan is one of those love-it-or-hate-it treats. I'm really hoping that most of you love it, since it's one of my favorite things in all the world. If you catch a whiff of almond extract and you want to drink the bottle, then you love marzipan. If not, well, yep. Sorry. You can come back next week when I have some fun spooky treats set to go! These are buttery cookie bars topped with a gooey layer of baked marzipan and toasted almonds. I've had to hide these in a dark corner of the…

You might think that these marzipan recipes are just for the holidays, but I think this soft and buttery almond candy should be used year-round!

This delicious marzipan pastry treat will take you to the amazing hustle and bustle of La Rambla in Barcelona or all of those other lovely views in Spain.

A great cake that is really just eggs and marzipan! Super moist, fluffy and extremely quick to make. You can also make it low carb and sugar-free.

These Soft and Chewy Almond Paste Cookies ( Marzipan Cookies) are a traditional German Christmas Cookie recipe you will love. Quick and easy to make!

An easy German Apple Almond Cake packed with juicy chunks of apples. SO moist thanks to almond paste in the batter! So quick and easy to make