This 9×9 shortbread crust is buttery, tender, and sturdy enough for bars, cheesecakes, and other layered desserts. This shortbread crust recipe came from a very specific annoyance. I needed a 9×9-inch ...

A lemon tart is a fabulous dessert for daytime luncheons or evening soirees. Zesty, bright and citrusy, the filling of a lemon tart is held in a shortbread cookie-like crust. The simple structure of ...

The bright and refreshing colors and flavors of citrus are exploding at grocery stores right now. After all the rich and decadent flavors of the holiday season, this citrus burst comes at the perfect ...

A slow-food friend of mine likes to drive guests crazy trying to guess just what it is -- maybe it’s a dissolved sliver of Spanish anchovy to deepen that super-meaty sauce, or some microscopically ...

In this stunning tart, a gently set custard studded with sliced almonds is baked in a buttery shortbread crust. It is as fit as a dinner-party dessert as it is daytime sweet to accompany cups of warm ...

I’m a happy camper this time of year, and no, not because kids are going back to school. This is when Italian plums come to market. Slightly tart and a little more egg-shaped than a common plum, ...