Amidst the flurry of sugar cookies and peanut butter balls that get made over the holiday season, I always find a few moments to sneak in a batch of what is perhaps my favorite Christmas candy of all: ...

During the Christmas season, we bake. We bake rich, show-offy treats for big parties and once-a-year gatherings. But we also bake for the quiet moments, the times that will become treasured memories.

These sweetmeats are not traditional New Year fare, but since navel oranges are at their peak in California during Tet, the peels have found a place in my holiday preparations. I use blemish-free ...

Candied orange peel can take a simple cutout Christmas cookie someplace special, or transform a humble pound cake into something sophisticated. But most commercially available candied orange peel is ...

If you were asked to name a food that is perfect just as is, a good piece of chocolate might come to mind. But pair chocolate with one of four particular flavors -- mint, orange, hazelnut or coffee -- ...

Alton Brown is one of the most popular Food Network stars, a TV personality and host who has had a hand in many successful projects over the years. Brown’s passion for the culinary arts is infectious, ...

To prepare the preferment (see note), combine the flour and yeast in a small bowl and mix to combine. Add the water and mix by hand until a dough forms, about 1 minute. Cover with plastic wrap and set ...

ONE OF THE best things about winter is citrus. Cara cara oranges, Meyer lemons, blood oranges, tangerines, pomelos, ruby red grapefruit. The fruit is so delicious, why waste any part? This season, I ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The Christian Science Church, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The Church publishes the Monitor ...

1. Slice the ends off the oranges and discard. Cut the oranges into quarters, then cut off all but 1/2 inch of the pulp. Cut the quarters into 1/2-inch slices. 2. Place the orange slices in a 6-quart ...

There’s no more sophisticated sweet then a bit of candied citrus peel. The process is pretty easy once you get the hang of it—it’s really just a matter of practice and repeat. You boil the peels three ...