One part love, one part generosity, one part powdered sugar: At Christmastime, a granddaughter bakes heirloom cookies from memory using the treasured tools of the women whose legacies she carries on in the kitchen.
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Our State Knows Best: Baking Bread
Find out what three experts have to say about the science — and magic — of bread, the cooking skills that all home bakers should master, and how to make an artisan loaf in your own kitchen.
Ginger Spice Scones
Have a sweet morning with these sugary spiced scones.
Gingersnaps
These cookies hold a special place in recipe developer Lynn Wells’s heart: They were her dad’s favorites.
Our State’s Mix-and-Match Guide to Custom Christmas Cookies
These 18 classic treats are sweet enough for Santa — and all your friends and family.
Jim’s Favorite Cornmeal Bread
Jim Barkley loves using locally milled cornmeal for this recipe.
Brussels Sprouts with Maple Candied Bacon
Crispy, caramelized, and loaded with candied bacon.
The Baker’s Basics: The Meringue
Mastering meringue is a baker’s rite of passage. Those sweet golden peaks don’t always come easily, but they sure can turn any pie — from lemon to chocolate — into an event.
The Baker’s Basics: A Trusty Crust
How can a few simple ingredients cause so much stress in the kitchen? A celebrated baker and restaurant owner shares her secrets for foolproof pastry.