There is something to be said about undertaking a complicated recipe. The thrill of a new challenge, flying solo with nothing more than your blind faith in the written word and the lure of a pretty ...

The Hagley cookbook has a historic recipe for a 19th-century cookie called jumbles. Try them at home for holidays ...

Properties: Does not need refrigeration. Stored in a cool dry place, it has a long shelf life. Uses: Sweet (cakes, cookies, tarts, jams, puddings, cocktails) as well as savory (chicken and fish dishes ...

Rose water is a common ingredient in Middle Eastern cooking and in many Indian recipes—especially desserts. With a delicate floral aroma and taste, it can bring out a recipe’s sweetness and balance ...

Every year, when the first pop of color appears in my front yard, I feel myself drawn to the kitchen with an urge to bake. With spring in the air, I’m inspired to bring it indoors, too — a kind of ...

Brighter, lighter, less sweet and a little less “grandma” than true rose, the smell of rose geranium is like old rose blended with a touch of citrus, spice, green herbs and a tiny hint of resin. This ...

Inspired by burfi — a fudgy, milk-based South Asian sweet — Hetal Vasavada makes a pistachio bark topped with melted white chocolate, edible flowers, and just a touch of 24-karat gold or pure silver ...