Rasberry Almond Shortbread 2/3 cup sugar 1 cup butter 1/2 tsp. almond extract 2 cups flour 1/2 cup raspberry jam GLAZE 1 cup powdered sugar 1,1/2 tsp. amond extract 2 to 3 tsp. water Heat oven to 350 mix all the cookie stuff roll into balls put you thumb print in the center it will crack put any jam you like in the center. bake at 350 for 14 to 18 mins let stand one min on cookie sheet, mix glaze drizzle over cookies when they are cool. Almond Pate 40 unblanched whole almonds 1/2 stick celery 2 spring onions (green onions, scallions) 1 small carrot (about 50g, 2oz) large squeeze lemon juice 2-3 tsp nori flakes (optional) 1. Soak the almonds at least overnight, or for up to 36 hours, changing the water every 12 hours. 2. Drain the almonds, and peel them (optional). 3. Chop the celery and spring onions; peel and chop the carrot. Put these and the almonds into a blender, and process until smooth. 4. Add lemon juice to taste, and mix in the seaweed flakes.