My tradition of baking a sweets to bring along on vacation started two years ago when I brought sesame cookies

Apricot season feels so fleeting.  Every summer, when these ephemeral little fruits begin to appear, they fee

With caramelized onions and salty, smoky ham, this macaroni and cheese recipe pleases adults and kids alike. 

For the last two weeks, the internet service at our house has worked for maybe 20 minutes a day.  Writing a p

Cupcakes. They're small, awesome, and delicious. Baking a batch of tiny cakes seems like the perfect solution

We spent most of last weekend digging and planting in our front yard.  Bit by bit, we've been filling in the

I've never liked juniper.  These prickly shrubs always seem to take over the yards where they grow, edging ou

Years ago, my daughter Eliza admitted that she and her friend Tarn had tried to eat the lemon verbena soap by

Long ago, I gave up on pie and tart recipes that require prebaked crusts.  Tricks like using pie weights or a

Adapted from Cook's Illustrated The New Best Recipe Cookbook. Makes 8 scones.

I spent the last five winters in the damp, dark Pacific Northwest.  Every year by January's end, daydreams ab

Adapted from Rebar Modern Food Cookbook. Makes 2 dozen small cookies.

When I realized the recipe called for melted butter, I opted to mix everything in the melting pan so I wouldn'

Chocolate cake recipe adapted from Cook’s Illustrated New Best Recipe Cookbook. Makes one 8-inch layer c

Makes one 9-inch cake.  If you like, sub in semisweet chocolate chips for the bittersweet chocolate, espe

Adapted from Serious Eats. Makes about 2 cups.

Adapted from King Arthur Flour. Makes 2 dozen 2-inch brownies. If using cookie cutters to make shapes, the num

Inspired by Stephanie Arnold's recipe.

This comforting, indulgent chocolate chip oatmeal skillet cookie can be on your table in about 30 minutes. Pil

Makes 18 cupcake-sized tarts. Graham cracker recipe adapted from Miette: Recipes from San Francisco’s Mo

For Cheese and Salami Dinner Rolls, tuck small cubes of salami into the rolls with the cheese. Makes two dozen

Adapted from Ginny Cowden's recipe.  Makes about 24 brownies.