The inspiration for these cookies are the iconic German lebkuchen, a highly-spiced cookie that’s often baked and cut into large squares or portioned into large rounds and topped with whole almonds.

If I run out of homemade granola, someone needs to call a doctor because it’s a sign that something is terribly amiss. I always have a batch in my refrigerator (where it keeps longer than at room ...

A buckle is a fruit-studded cake with a buttery crumb topping; it’s a great breakfast treat, an excellent midday sweet alongside tea or coffee, or a casual, not-too-heavy after-dinner dessert. In this ...

Do it yourself: Make your own candied and crystallized ginger. Combine 1/2 cup sugar, 1/2 cup water and 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice in a small saucepan over medium to medium-high heat.

There are some treasures to be found at local farmers markets this time of year, including fresh ginger, which strikes me as an astounding thing to grow in a region with such a long winter. My CSA ...

The executive pastry chef at Quality Italian in New York City serves up a "frightfully easy dessert you can make with your kids" The executive pastry chef at Quality Italian in New York City serves up ...

Fresh ginger is small and humble, but what it lacks in appearance and grandeur, it makes up for in personality. A little of this homely root goes a long way. Just a teaspoon or tablespoon of fresh ...

Warmly fragrant with cinnamon and cloves, lightly maple-sweetened, and festive with dried cranberries and crystallized ginger, this granola has a heartwarming, holiday vibe. A ribbon-tied jar of it ...