We are moving into holiday season. That means that you may be going to parties, and you may need a small gift. There also may be extra invitations to the homes of friends for dinner or brunch.

Rose, jasmine, honeysuckle, lavender -- are pure romance. And lemon verbena, that wonderfully aromatic herb with slender green leaves, may be the most romantic of them all. Its captivating perfume is ...

Making simple syrup is ridiculously easy — boil sugar and water — but most cocktail formulas call for only a spoonful. Do I really want to wash a pot just to have a splash of plain liquified sugar? I ...

If you’re anything like me, you probably have a few tried-and-true kitchen remedies you turn to when the sniffles hit or that ...

It’s been well-established that I’m not the baker in my family. My 14-year-old daughter is. I also don’t have a huge sweet tooth, so when I tell you she just made what might be the best cake I’ve ever ...

The tradition of eating latkes during Chanukah is only half the story. Don’t get me wrong — I love crisp potato pancakes, but there’s so much more fried deliciousness to enjoy over eight days. I’ll ...

This sweet and crumbly confection is packed with nutty tahini, dried apricots, rich maple syrup, and fruity sumac. Adeena Sussman is a recipe developer and author who has written over a dozen ...

If you make just one lemon dessert this spring, let it be lemon tiramisu. It is the perfect bright, citrus-y spring dessert that checks all the boxes: It's gorgeous, delivers a wallop of sunny lemon ...