Think of this tart as a study in almonds, beginning with a crust enriched with ground almonds that is topped with marzipan (a confection of almonds with the flavor of almond extract) followed by frangipane...

This is the South Indian equivalent of cake: essential at every wedding, birthday, and holiday. Indians like to serve it warm and soupy. This recipe is part of our menu for Sadhya, a South Indian feast....

Take one bite of the crisp cookies known as fekkas and you’re inhaling the perfumes of the Middle East.