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 ...

Almond pastries, or "paste di mandorla," are a beloved treat from Sicily—seriously good stuff—a region in Italy known for its ...

QUESTION: What is and where do you find almond paste? – Dolores Stachura, Novi. ANSWER: At most grocery and specialty stores, almond paste is found in the baking aisle. It’s sold in 8-ounce cans or ...

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 ...

These aromatic cookies are made with almond flour and almond paste. You’ll find both in the baking aisle at most grocery stores. To prepare the cookies: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spread almond ...

Makes 2 to 3 dozen cookies. Note: This recipe must be prepared in advance. From Kay Lieberherr of St. Paul, who was a finalist in 2011. In the bowl of an electric mixer, beat butter until creamy, ...

1. Set the oven at 350 degrees. Butter a 9-inch springform pan. Sprinkle the pan with flour and tap out the excess. Get Winter Soup Club A six-week series featuring soup recipes and cozy vibes, plus ...

If you’ve ever gazed up at the pine tree in your yard and wondered if you could harvest some fresh pine nuts from those cones, the answer is yes -- and good luck. Pine nuts, also known by their ...