We all know that when you're a guest, you eat what is served, you thank your hosts, and you certainly don't complain. It's one of the bedrock principles of good manners. Voicing displeasure over a ...

I have always had a penchant for petit fours. They are fancy and fun and to me they mean party, and a special party at that. They are pretty and sweet and dainty to eat. These petite treats make the ...

A classic Baltimore-style crab cake was featured in Wednesday's What's for Dinner? column. Today, we look at a classic recipe from chef Georges Perrier, who ran what was once considered one of the ...

Baking is considered a daunting kitchen task even by many weathered cooks. Most decry baking as "too precise," thus making it more difficult and time consuming than the "a pinch of this and a pinch of ...

Filling the house with the smell of fresh vanilla and warm sugar is a simple joy that makes any afternoon feel special. These easy recipes take the hard work out of baking, proving you don’t need a ...