Beating the butter and sugar properly gives Yotam Ottolenghi's individual mini almond cakes lift, but they will still be moist and marzipan-y in the center.
These pistachio- and almond-studded sweets are made with semolina and ghee. Eat the halva hot and soft out of the frying pan, or press it into a cake tin and cut it into squares.
While these mixed citrus tarts bake, the semolina flour in the frangipane absorbs the juices and turns into a slightly puffed, airy layer surrounded by flaky pastry.