Easter cakeThis cake has almond paste birds, coconut macaroon nests and candied chocolate eggs (store bought)Eggplant caviarThis is an alternative to hummus, not pretty but very tastyFilet of beefThis recipe comes from Ina Garten. I have found it to be fool proof . DO check the meat temperature as you near the end of the cooking time and remember the meat will continue to cook a bit after it is taken out of the oven.First pink castle cake/ Jan. 2017First flowered B.cake/Oct. 2016FlorentinesDespite their name these are not Italian, they originate in France and southern Germany. They are soo scrumptious yet easy to make, there is no reason to deprive yourself.
The number of cookies depends on their size. The smaller the spoonfuls of dough the more cookies will result, and the flatter they will be (this is a matter of personal preference)