One of the things that I love most about polenta is that, despite its being nothing more than cornmeal, it feels luxurious. Compared to its down-home American counterpart, oatmeal, polenta...
Angeletti, also known as anisette cookies, are a staple at any big Italian celebration. Cakey, with a little heft, they share similarities with a scone or a biscuit. To achieve...
Foolproof. I love Victoria sponge! It always makes me think of Sunday afternoons at my granny’s house. She made her own and was horrified by shop-bought cake. Sadly, the baking...
It’s not for me, this one, to be honest. If I am that desperate for sugar, I’ll go chocolate every time, but the kids just love making these. So, in...
Cookies. They’re the simplest and most delicious treat. But I do have a problem with cookies masquerading as health food. Why on earth would you compromise what you’re really dying...
These muffins are chock-full of tasty goodness—pecans, coconut, oats, gobs of blueberries, and, of course, protein-rich chia. They have bumpy, rough-looking tops, but the insides are super moist. I like...
These extra-buttery, crispy-on-the-outside, soft-in-the-middle wonderfully addictive cookies are similar to the classic benne wafer, only larger. Serve them with tea or creamy coffee, or try them as sandwiches with a...
This is a favorite item to bring to winter food swaps. I buy quarts of fresh Wisconsin cranberries in the fall and freeze them to use throughout the winter months....