Baking with fresh herbs can be an easy way to enhance the flavor of your treats. We talked to experts for tips on the best ways to bake with fresh herbs.

Whether you're in it for the shortbread crust ... Instead, what is believed to be the original recipe set forth in the Chicago Daily Tribune back in 1962, thanks to Eleanore Mickelson, included ...

The field of aromatherapy holds lavender essential oil in high regard due to its calming and tranquilizing influence on the mind and body. Steam distillation, a process used to extract the oil ...

In some desserts, an extra kick of salt — where it is notably detected — not only tames the sugar, but enhances umami.

Shortbread is a simple yet heartfelt gift, and Mary Berry has a quick recipe that you can bake now if you want to give a loved one a lucky start to 2025. In her cookbook ‘100 Cakes and Bakes ...

Lavender is an herb native to the Mediterranean region. It is commonly used to flavor foods and beverages and as a fragrance in soap and other cosmetic products. Lavender is also one of the most ...

This chocolate chip shortbread recipe uses the super-easy 1:2:3 ratio method, then adds loads of yummy chocolate chips. Brilliant for making and eating with a cup of tea or gifting to friends and ...

Shortbread biscuits fill the kitchen with a wonderful buttery freshly-baked smell. So simple and easy to flavour with your own choice of chocolate chips, nuts and fruit zest. Kids will love making ...

1. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in extract; gradually add flour until dough forms a ball. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or until dough is easy to handle.

The world has Scotland to thank for shortbread, the buttery, rich, and versatile cookie. The first known recipe for the sweet treat was published in 1736, in a Scottish cookbook by a woman known as ...