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 ...

What makes these nutty, crunchy biscotti oustanding is the addition of crumbled almond paste and sugar in the dough, along with chopped unsalted, dry-roasted almonds. The almond paste is whirred in a ...

This pignoli cookie recipe also comes from Italian tradition: translating to “pine nuts” in Italian, these chewy almond ...

Part of the fun of being a pastry chef and changing jobs is learning a slew of new recipes at your latest restaurant or bakery. Although you don't always like every single one, you usually discover a ...

Instructions: Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, stir almonds, almond paste, brown sugar and cinnamon to combine. Set aside. On a sheet of parchment, unroll 1 package of ...

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, ...

Simple, rich almond cake makes a sophisticated and delicately sweet dessert, but traditional European versions tend to be heavy and dense. For a slightly cakier version with plenty of nutty flavor, we ...

1. Set the oven at 350 degrees. Butter a 9-inch springform pan. Sprinkle the pan with flour and tap out the excess. 2. In a bowl, whisk the flour, baking powder, and salt to blend them. 3. In an ...

I created this tart crust when I ran out of flour after starting to make the dough for a Thanksgiving apple tart. Crossing my fingers, I substituted almond meal for half of the flour. It was a big hit ...

Make your holiday special with these Italian Christmas cookie recipes that are just like Nonna's. When I took Italian in high ...

This rich, moist almond cake is endlessly adaptable and will keep well for several days at room temperature. It can be served simply, with a dusting of powdered sugar. Or the finished cake can be ...

At this point in our lives, I get it: Who needs another cherry cake recipe? Cherries are like melons, cucumbers and, most fittingly, the freshest of stone fruits in that they’re best eaten raw.