Chocolate Bark (Christmukkah Crack)

In 1985, Marcy Goldman created Matzoh Buttercrunch , a Passover confection that took the country by storm, and it remains the most popular h...

Scottish Shortbread

Scotland may not have gained independence after yesterday's historic election, but it will always have its most famous pastry -- Scottis...

Date Squares (orig. old recipe)

Date squares may seem an unusual choice for a birthday celebration, except these sweeties were made for my friend Stephen (who's pretty ...

Blueberry Cake

Finding myself with way too many blueberries from a recent berry picking adventure in Fishkill, New York, I set out in search of a blueberry...

Graham Cracker Cookies

Some people might consider a graham cracker a cookie.  After all, it's quite sweet all by itself.  But if you want to transform these ol...

Scandinavian Christmas Cookies: "Little Jewels to Grace Your Table"

"They sparkle like little red and green jewels & your guests will love them," noted the late Olive Facey on this recipe in he...