We tend to talk about seasons as if the year were a house with four separate rooms. You walk through a connecting door and slam it shut behind you. The reality is subtler, closer to a meandering ...

“Big results with little effort” — that’s what I’ve scribbled on the margin of this recipe, so it’s a great choice during the busy holiday season. This torte is dense, moist and wonderfully rich, and ...

Editor’s note: Living in the Colorado high country is pure joy. Baking in it isn’t. High altitude makes cookies spread in the pan, cakes fall, and few baked goods turn out as they do at sea level.

Stylist Emma Duckworth brings us today’s cake and a little sneak peek of spring! Duckworth spent her childhood growing up as an expat in Asia. After a trip abroad to Sydney, she’s been living there ...

1. Brown the butter: In a medium saucepan, heat the butter over medium-low heat and cook until the butter melts and browns, taking on a nutty aroma, 8 to 10 minutes. Be careful not to overcook or the ...

Dense, moist and wonderfully rich, this torte showcases the classic pairing of chocolate and hazelnuts. It’s elegant, sophisticated and delicious, a worthy ending to any celebratory meal. And it’s ...

I don't often make tortes, single-layer cakes with the addition of little to no flour. But this one was a hit this past Thanksgiving, and so it goes into the rotation for the holidays and whenever the ...

Hazelnuts are one of my favorite nuts for baking. Their sweet, rich, buttery flavor gives desserts a unique flavor that pairs well with other ingredients in the pastry pantry. We wouldn't have one of ...

This torte is a great choice to serve for special occasions. It’s surprisingly light, making it perfect to serve after a large meal. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly grease three 9-inch round cake ...

Read Melting Points below. Lightly grease a 20cm x 3cm loose-bottomed fluted tart tin (or you could use a pretty fluted flan dish) and dust the inside with cocoa. Process the roasted hazelnuts to a ...

A VINTAGE inspired Deli Café in Bournemouth is one of a select number of small independent businesses from around the UK to be included in a new cookery book. The book, which is free to download ...

Where, in the mountains, do you like to spend New Year’s Eve?” asked a visiting reader. My response: Everywhere! Our mountain restaurants provide memorable evenings, from laid-back to formal; you can ...