In my life as a pastry chef, I’ve always held fast to the belief that there are certain flavors -- specifically coffee, lemon and chocolate -- that are best taken to the extreme. If I create a coffee ...

Pardon the pun, but who isn’t nuts about nuts? If you need proof, just put out a bowl this weekend. It might be overshadowed by the guacamole or seven-layer bean dip. But check back in a bit, and just ...

Crisp on the outside with chewy interiors, these almond macaroons are perfect for the Passover table. They're a specialty of baker/novelist Louise Miller, who is the pastry chef at The Union Club of ...

Almond biscotti straight from Sicily are like nothing else. Really, they bring a unique tradition and flavor that sets them ...

Whipping up your own almond paste adds just a few minutes, but smartly innovates on a classic recipe. By Melissa Clark A testament to a well-loved recipe is that, when you pull the cookbook it’s in ...