When classic Chocolate Chip Cookies collide with luscious almond toffee brittle, the result is these irresistible Almond Toffee Chunk Cookies. Brace yourself for a tantalizing experience as you take a bite. Feel the perfect balance between crispy edges and a chewy, gooey center, complemented by generous pools of melty chocolate and the delightful crunch of nutty, candy-like toffee woven throughout.
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This rustic fresh fig and almond tart, or Figalette as we like to call it, is the perfect dessert to make when figs are at their peak. This lovely summer tart is made with sweet ripe fig slices, arranged over a rich almond cream, and baked in a flaky, buttery crust. The galette is naturally sweetened with just a hint of maple syrup, and of course the delightful natural sweetness of the figs.
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My mom absolutely adored nuts! Knowing this, every time someone from Greece would pay us a visit, they brought her bags of pistachios and a big box of an irresistibly crunchy honey almond brittle confection from one of the local patisseries. It was an absolute treat, sweet and nutty with a satisfying crunch. It was dangerous to have around the house!
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This is a veganized version of the baklava my grandmother, who was an amazing cook, always used to make for us in Greece. I had been under the wrong assumption that phyllo pastry was made with butter, and therefore not vegan. Once I realized that phyllo is actually made with oil and is actually 100% vegan, the rest of the recipe was easy.
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