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 ...

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, sugar and salt. Use your fingers to rub cold, cubed butter into dry ingredients until powdery with some pea-size ...

This treat might remind you of a tarte Tatin — but instead of pastry, the base is a buttery yeasted bread with a creamy almond-paste filling folded inside. Caramel and apple is a match made in ...

Crisp on the outside with chewy interiors, these almond macaroons are perfect for the Passover table. They're a specialty of baker/novelist Louise Miller, who is the pastry chef at The Union Club of ...

Layered desserts are perfect for showcasing the combination of almond and saffron. Start with layers of almond sponge cake ...

This snack cake catches the eye with its ripe red plums, toasted almonds, and glistening sugary crust, but the tender cake hidden underneath is the real star. The moist cake has tight crumb, but a ...

This story first appeared on Food52, an online community that gives you everything you need for a happier kitchen and home – that means tested recipes, a shop full of beautiful products, a cooking ...

If you need almond paste for a pastry recipe or just want to stock up, try out this homemade version instead of getting it from the store. It only takes ten minutes and will add that classic almond ...

From rustic almond meal cookies to luxurious almond paste cakes, almond-based desserts offer endless possibilities for every mood and occasion. Whether you’re gluten-free, a holiday baker, or simply ...

Italian Rainbow Cookies are more like a small cake slice- they are so pretty and delicious and I think they’re the perfect holiday treat. These cookies are made up of tri-colored almond cake layers ...