Don’t be tempted to use a dark dry Sherry for the syrup or topping—it will muddy the beautiful green-gold color of the cake.

We were captivated by these perfect chocolate chip cookies—with a crisp yet yielding texture—and we dare anyone to detect that they weren’t made with traditional wheat flour....

Dip these tiny, gingery doughnuts into a cup of hot cocoa for a whimsical but grown-up ending to a meal.

These savory rugelach are made with a cream-cheese-based dough, which softens very quickly.

If you're making the striped bass in agrodolce sauce as well as this salad, save 1/3 cup chopped fennel fronds for garnishing the fish.

Agrodolce, an Italian sweet-and-sour sauce, combines vinegar and sugar. For tender results, be sure to peel off any outer layers from the shallots.

You can shred the potatoes, onions, and celery root in a food processor with the shredding disk.

The thickness and bitterness of your drink will depend on your chocolate’s level of cacao, which varies among brands.

A Spanish pumpkin soup gets a kick from red pepper mousse.