“Tis a gift to be simple.” I’m reminded of that saying every time I serve this tart. It’s simplicity at its best — just a tender, buttery shortbread cookie topped with fresh berries held in place with ...

High elevation makes cookies spread, cakes fall, and few baked goods turn out as they do at sea level. This twice-monthly column presents tested recipes and tips that make baking at high elevations ...

I’m a happy camper this time of year, and no, not because children are going back to school. Late summer is when Italian plums come to market. To find them piled high in wooden pint baskets at a local ...

Baked in a French fluted tart pan (the one with a removable base), this rich, chocolate-studded shortbread rises in the pan after baking so it looks just like a tart. It appeared in ...

1. In a small pot, add the cranberries, port wine and brown sugar. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, for about 20 minutes, or until the cranberries are completely broken down, and the jam ...

I’m a happy camper this time of year, and no, not because kids are going back to school. Mid-August is when Italian plums come to market. To find them piled high in wooden pint baskets at a local ...