Lemon Raspberry Button Cookies

This is my summer version of the Susan cookie with a sweet and tart twist. Per request of my lemon-loving boyfriend, these are sure to please those with a sweet and sour palate!

Makes about 15 cookies

Ingredients:
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup coconut oil
1-1/2 Tbsp lemon juice
1/2 Tsp lemon zest
2-1/2 Tbsp Honey
2 cups flour
1 tsp salt
1 tsp baking powder
Raspberries

Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees and butter a baking sheet. In a medium bowl, mix the sugar, coconut oil, lemon juice, zest, and honey together.

In a separate bowl, mix the flour, salt, and baking powder. Slowly add the flour mixture to the lemon and sugar mixture, stir until completely combined.

Roll the dough into small round balls and place a raspberry in the middle, making sure to secure it enough so it does not fall off in the baking process. Bake for 12 minutes or until firm and cream colored but not hard and golden.

Roasted Bell Pepper and Feta Pizza with Gorgonzola and Sauteed Almonds

This vegetarian pan pie is simple, hearty and delicious. I made this as four personal pizzas using the same pizza dough recipe for my Roasted Pear and Gorgonzola pizza down below but feel free to use it as a regular pizza crust. Enjoy!

Ingredients:

Dough (see recipe from my Roasted Pear and Gorgonzola Pizza)
1 Sliced red bell pepper
3 whole cloves garlic
1 tbsp olive oil
1/2 cup your choice of tomato sauce
1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/4 cup crumbled gorgonzola cheese
1/2 cup unsalted chopped almonds
Fresh thyme
Rosemary

Directions:

Prepare the dough, set aside.

To prepare the bell peppers:
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Arrange the bell peppers and garlic on a tinfoil-lined baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with a bit of rosemary. Bake in the oven for 13-15 minutes, or until slightly crisp at the ends.

To prepare the almonds:
In a pan on medium heat, heat the almonds until browned. Make sure to watch carefully as they can easily burn. Set aside.


Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
Roll out the dough into desired shape. Distribute tomato sauce evenly over the dough and sprinkle the bell peppers on top. Sprinkle the feta and gorgonzola cheese evenly, topping it with the fresh thyme.
Bake in the oven for 20 minutes or until crust is crisp. Top with the sauteed almonds.