Make lemon syrup: In a bowl, combine lemon juice and zest, confectioner’s sugar and 1 cup water. Transfer lemon mixture to a casserole or heavy pot and cook over low heat until reduced and thickened, ...

This cake, inspired by the great baker Maida Heatter’s recipe, gets hits of lemon three times: zest and juice in the cake, a clear soaking syrup that seeps into the cake and, finally, a creamy, thick ...

Place all ingredients into a small saucepan on the stove and heat on medium-low for 15 minutes. Stir occasionally. Place 4 cups chilled brewed tea and 1 cup Lemon-Ginger Simple Syrup into a large, ...

This simple lemon syrup made from the lemon juice, zest, sugar and water takes minutes to put together and is great to have on hand whenever you want to fix a lemony recipes. It’s perfect for making ...

Rose, jasmine, honeysuckle, lavender -- are pure romance. And lemon verbena, that wonderfully aromatic herb with slender green leaves, may be the most romantic of them all. Its captivating perfume is ...

Citrus fruits play the starring role in so many desserts because they provide the perfect balance of sweet and tart.

Tiramisu is one of those desserts we're all familiar with. The classic coffee version still works, but it can sometimes seem a little heavy, especially after a hearty meal or in the middle of summer.

The tradition of eating latkes during Chanukah is only half the story. Don’t get me wrong — I love crisp potato pancakes, but there’s so much more fried deliciousness to enjoy over eight days. I’ll ...