Submitted by Judith E. Smith, Pennsylvania This is my Aunt Mary Jane’s shortbread cookie recipe. It’s simple, yet elegant. My Aunt Mary Jane wasn’t rich or famous; in fact, she was very poor. She lived in an old, tiny house in Dallas, Pennsylvania, that was always immaculate, a house I was taken to as a…

Lemon Bars With Shortbread Crust It’s a paradox that lemons, like most citrus fruits, peak during winter throughout much of the country, because sunshine-bright lemons just scream spring and summer.  Besides their happy and fresh look, you’ll want to grab plenty of fresh lemons for these lemon bars with shortbread crust. These lemon bars are…

By Joy Summers From Star Tribune Minneapolis—When the sky blooms from lavender to pink, and the sun chases away the last vestiges of cold, that’s when Sarah Kieffer finds her inspiration. “There is a calm and stillness, both outside and in, that can be found in the early hours,” she said. “Baking in the morning,…

View the print-ready version of this recipe. German Pancakes was one of my favorite breakfasts growing up, and I’ve loved watching it become one of my kids’ favorite breakfasts now. They love how the german pancakes puff up in the pan while they cook in the oven. Top them with powdered sugar and syrup and…

When you picture a scone, you probably think of a sweet wedge studded with chocolate chips or fruit. But have you ever had a savory scone? Speckled with sliced scallions, this tender cream cheese scone has a sharp, somewhat peppery allium bite that’s perfect at tea time. You can even split one, stuff it with…

Want to know the secret to our delicious scone recipe? It’s all about the way you handle the ingredients. Berry beginning: Toss the frozen berries in powdered sugar to keep from bleeding into the dough. Second step: Treating the butter in two different ways is the key to light and flaky scones. First, process half…

In the world of chocolate desserts, brownies reign supreme. There’s just something about the chewy, fudgy squares that make them practically impossible to dislike. Bring brownies to any gathering and there’s a good chance they’ll be the first dessert to go. While traditional brownies are delicious, adding brown butter to the mix is an easy…

By Gretchen McKay From Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Is there any more memorable and cherished taste from childhood than a Pop-Tart? The sugary toaster pastries have been an iconic grab-and-go breakfast food since Kellogg Co. introduced them in the 1960s, probably because they taste more like a dessert than a healthy way to start your day. I…

Submitted by Teresa Todt, Illinois My Grandma Edith’s home was warm and inviting. But what I remember most are the mouthwatering smells coming from her oven. I recall fondly the knotty pine paneling on the walls in her kitchen and the large round table positioned in the middle of the room. On days I would…

This maple shortbread recipe makes delicate, buttery cookies infused with the woodsy sweetness of dark maple syrup. For this recipe, we use einkorn. It’s an ancient variety of wheat with a richer flavor and more nutrition than modern strains. It has a delicate crumb and is perfect for cookies and shortbread. Fenugreek has a flavor…