Italian Anise Almond Biscotti

  Yield: 50 Ingredients: -1/2 cup butter -1+1/4 cup sugar -2 tablespoons vanilla -6 teaspoons anise seeds -5 eggs -4 cups flour -4 teaspoons baking powder -1 cup chopped almonds  Directions: Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar. Gradually add the vanilla and eggs while mixing. Sift together…

Pistachio Rose Cupcakes

These cupcakes are devine! The flavors complement each other so well, and it tastes like a modern middle eastern dessert. Leave out the Syrup if you don’t want it to be extra sweet, but it adds a nice touch! Yield: 24 mini cupcakes Ingredients: Cupcakes: -1/2 cup butter (softened) -1/2 cup caster sugar -3/4 cup…