Homemade powdered sugar is kinda like magic—especially in Italian kitchens. Known as zucchero a velo, it’s in so many ...

Every week, Express-News Taste writer Paul Stephen cooks several recipes for his job — often creating his own in the process. Cooking with Paul chronicles what he learned each week from that process.

Try these scrumptious Coffee Sandwich Cookies for an amazing sweet treat with a subtle but delicious coffee flavor! I love ...

With a sly smile, like some mischievous 6-foot-7 Santa Claus, Austrian chef Bernhard Mairinger says he has just dropped off a strudel for L.A.’s best-known Austrian, Wolfgang Puck. Giving a gift of ...

Butter, flour, sugar and a little bit of salt. There’s not much that’s simpler than a shortbread. But for those of us who love to bake, it’s the perfect kind of recipe. Despite being made from a ...

Chocolate chip cookies are one of my favorite foods. If the number of recipes out there is any indication, there’s a good chance you love them, too. But what makes a chocolate chip cookie perfect to ...