Pignoli cookies stacked on plate next to cup of coffee - Jessica Morone/Tasting Table We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. As it turns out, there are plenty of occasions that call ...

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 ...

Why you should bake: Anyone who loves almonds – and loves Italy – needs this recipe in their repertoire. That they're gluten-free is a holiday bonus. Degree of difficulty: A snap. The toughest part ...

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 ...

When you think of world-famous Italian cuisine, the first dishes to come to mind are usually pizza, pasta, and perhaps tiramisu, and with good reason. However, there is so much more to explore. It ...

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 ...

Renowned chef Lidia Bastianich was one of the first television chefs to make Italian-American cuisine approachable for viewers. Today there’s nothing the TV host, restaurateur, and author loves doing ...

Now that Gruttadauria's Bakery has closed in Greece, and is heading for California, its loyal Rochester customers are bemoaning the loss of their favorite baked goods. The Italian cookies. The rainbow ...

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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 ...