DAY Recipe

INGREDIENTS

1 1/2 cups raspberry jam
1/3 cup almonds , ground
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
1/2 cup almonds , slivered
Base
1 cup butter , softened
2/3 cup granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

DIRECTIONS

Grease a 9" x 13" cake pan and set aside.

To make the base, beat together the butter, sugar and salt in a bowl until fluffy.

Stir in the flour until combined.

Remove 1 cup and set aside.

Press the remaining mixture into the prepared pan.

Bake in the centre of [...]

INGREDIENTS

4 cups plain yogurt
1/4 cup sliced almonds , toasted
1/4 cup good honey
1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
2 teaspoons grated orange zest
1/2-1 cup peach nectar
1/4 cup raisins
1 peach , peeled and diced
1/2 pint fresh raspberries

DIRECTIONS

Line a sieve with cheesecloth or paper towels and suspend it over a bowl.
Pour the yogurt into the sieve and allow it to drain, refrigerated, for 3 hours or overnight.
Place the thickened yogurt into a medium bowl and add the almonds (reserving 1 [...]

INGREDIENTS
1/2 cup blanched almonds, toasted lightly

2 ounces unsweetened chocolate

2 tablespoons unsalted butter

2 large eggs

1 cup sugar

1 tablespoon framboise or other raspberry brandy

3/4 cup all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon double-acting baking powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 cup raspberries plus additional for garnish and as an accompaniment

for the glaze

1/3 cup raspberry jam

1 tablespoon sugar

for the ganache

1/4 cup heavy cream

6 [...]