Pistachio Macarons

I made loads of pistachio paste and was looking for inspiration to use them. Pistachio Macarons sounds really tempting and so I made them! The pistachio buttercream was made a week in advance so I can space out the work. Today, I focused on make the pistachio shells and assembled the complete product. 

I hope that I can realise my dream really soon!:) 

The chopped pistachio on top really improved the aesthetic of the Macarons. They taste good too! Bringing them to cell group tonight, hope they'll be well received. :)

And he passed in front of Moses, proclaiming, “The Lord, the Lord, the compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger, abounding in love and faithfulness, (Exodus 34:6 NIV)

Raspberry Pistachio Frangipane Tart

Pistachio paste is so expensive to buy, so I made my own and I made a lot! The pistachio tart I saw was so attractive! Here's my version. 

Do you not know? Have you not heard? The Lord is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He will not grow tired or weary, and his understanding no one can fathom. (Isaiah 40:28 NIV)

Red Bean Filling

Cooked and sweetened red beans are so versatile! They can be used in cakes, pastries and desserts. I used up a batch already and this is the second batch. My recent favourite is to put a spoon or 2 in my overnight oats, so yummy! Here's a photo of the lovely red beans. ;)

One thing I ask from the Lord, this only do I seek: that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to gaze on the beauty of the Lord and to seek him in his temple. (Psalm 27:4 NIV)

Chestnut Azuki pound

I made too much red bean as usual, so I need to research new recipes to use them up, I think chestnut will go well with the redbeans, yes? 

They're really really good! Dense, but not overly sweet. 

But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was on him, and by his wounds we are healed. (Isaiah 53:5 NIV)