With their restrained sweetness and earthy, nutty notes, these tea cake cookies as a mid-morning treat or something to revive ...

"American desserts are two-dimensional and overly sweet," like the frosted birthday cake you cut up and share, said Cheryl Wakerhauser, author of the new cookbook "Modern French Pastry." "Modern ...

It’s not easy to head off by yourself in a new direction in baking, especially if you’re a home cook looking for a holiday showstopper amid all the recipes for chocolate chip scones and blueberry ...

Lemon-myrtle, lavender-Earl Grey, hazelnut-orange -- the selection of tea cakes from Valerie Confections screams spring. Assistant Food editor Betty Hallock is a fan: “They’re moist, dense and not too ...