It’s finally holidays season and I always look for a cookie that feels familiar but still surprises people a little.

Almond paste cookies are a holiday staple among the many Italian, Jewish, Polish and German bakeries in upstate New York, where I was raised. I have long been a fan of almond paste cookies in every ...

If there’s one thing I’ve learned in the kitchen, it’s that baking should not be complicated. Some of the best recipes have the simplest method or the least amount of ingredients. Too many flavors, ...

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Question: I’ve misplaced my Christmas cut-out cookie recipe that calls for almond paste. It was in the December Good Housekeeping magazine three or four years ago. Can you find it? Answer: I couldn’t ...

Crispy outside and chewy inside, these gluten-free cookies come from Suzanne Drexhage, chef and owner of Bartavelle Coffee & Wine Bar in Berkeley. Combine the almonds and sugar in a food processor and ...

To meet Paul Schrade, a tall, white-haired 77-year-old with a gently bemused smile, you’d never suspect that he’s obsessed with a poisonous nut. Mention the bitter almond, however, and the retired ...

Thrill your guests with a double celery salad, quick mussels in an herby butter sauce and pistachio-almond cookies from David Tanis. By David Tanis Both celery root and mussels are at their best right ...

Cook the pancakes: Preheat a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Grease the skillet with 1 tablespoon of butter. In batches, ...

Almond paste cookies are a holiday staple among the many Italian, Jewish, Polish and German bakeries in upstate New York, where I was raised. I have long been a fan of almond paste cookies in every ...