Question: I’ve misplaced my Christmas cut-out cookie recipe that calls for almond paste. It was in the December Good Housekeeping magazine three or four years ago. Can you find it? Answer: I couldn’t ...

Almond paste cookies are a holiday staple among the many Italian, Jewish, Polish and German bakeries in upstate New York, where I was raised. I have long been a fan of almond paste cookies in every ...

These aromatic cookies are made with almond flour and almond paste. You’ll find both in the baking aisle at most grocery stores. To prepare the cookies: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spread almond ...

Q. Two years ago you featured an almond paste cookie with a dollop of chocolate. It was wonderful! Now that I’m starting to bake my favorite cookies, I can’t find the recipe. Would you please help me ...

Almond paste, ricotta cheese and orange are a wonderful flavor combination in this pretty little Open Class cookie, created by Sue Shannon of Saukville. 1 ¼ cups powdered sugar 2 to 2 ½ tablespoons ...

I don’t know about you but anytime I see these classic almond crescents I get very happy. Toasty and chewy, these nutty cookies are perfect for dipping in melted chocolate, and they also just happen ...

If you’ve ever gazed up at the pine tree in your yard and wondered if you could harvest some fresh pine nuts from those cones, the answer is yes -- and good luck. Pine nuts, also known by their ...

Cook the pancakes: Preheat a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Grease the skillet with 1 tablespoon of butter. In batches, ...

To meet Paul Schrade, a tall, white-haired 77-year-old with a gently bemused smile, you’d never suspect that he’s obsessed with a poisonous nut. Mention the bitter almond, however, and the retired ...

Part of the fun of being a pastry chef and changing jobs is learning a slew of new recipes at your latest restaurant or bakery. Although you don't always like every single one, you usually discover a ...

Almond paste cookies are a holiday staple among the many Italian, Jewish, Polish and German bakeries in upstate New York, where I was raised. I have long been a fan of almond paste cookies in every ...