The cookie dough is incredibly sandy, for lack of better descriptor, and it needs to chill in the refrigerator wrapped tight in a log for at least four hours. A chilled dough and a sprinkling of flour on the work surface will help your cause of rolling out the dough tremendously. After baking, you are

Lately I’ve found myself pushing aside the container of sugar in my pantry in favor of honey. It’s not that I have anything against sugar — I just love the earthy sweetness honey imparts on baked goods. And the coolest part about baking with honey is that each varietal lends a different flavor to the

If you go to a French honey stand or shop, or one of the many honey fairs that occur during the summer in Provence, pain d’épices – spice bread – will always be one of the items for sale along with the honey, as honey is a key an ingredient in these breads. This recipe

The inspiration for this foolproof recipe came from the Paris bakery Moulin de la Vierge. These honey-kissed squares can be made ahead, do not require exotic equipment, are relatively simple (you pat the crust in the pan) and are beautiful, with a glistening glaze. Stored in an airtight container, they stay fresh for days. Yield