Dear Lisa: I'm doing holiday baking, and am wondering about a recipe that uses almond paste, which I cannot find. Can I substitute marzipan? Are they the same? -- Judy G.Dear Judy: Marzipan and almond paste both contain essentially the same ingredien ... full story
The Restaurant Monitor is a weekly listing of scores for restaurants inspected by the Brazos County Health Department.Inspection scores are on a 100-point scale. Generally, scores below 80 might cause the department to schedule a follow-up visit. Sco ... full story
Associated PressThese delicate doughnuts made from purchased puff pastry aren't as substantial as traditional versions, but they are gorgeous, delicious and -- perhaps most important -- incredibly easy to make.Martha Holmberg, author of puff pastry c ... full story
By J.M. HIRSCHAssociated PressIt's like a kiwi fruit, but it's the size of a grape. It's also fuzz-free and sports a flavor so intense it's addictive.Not familiar with the so-called hardy kiwi? You're hardly alone. But that's likely to change. Relati ... full story
When it comes to shedding pounds in the new year, it pays to shave any calorie you can. Even when you're indulging.With pies and tarts, the crust often is a serious caloric offender. Pastry crusts in particular generally are loaded with butter or sho ... full story
The Restaurant Monitor is a weekly listing of scores for restaurants inspected by the Brazos County Health Department.Inspection scores are on a 100-point scale. Generally, scores below 80 might cause the department to schedule a follow-up visit. Sco ... full story
If you are looking for ideas for easy appetizers for your holiday parties, check out Jose Andres' newest cookbook, Made in Spain, a collection of approachable, high-impact recipes perfect for entertaining -- including this adaptation.Andres, who owns ... full story
Golden, fried latkes may be the traditional food of Hanukkah, but nutritionally they offer little cause for celebration.Classic versions of these savory potato pancakes usually are fried in as much as a cup of oil, a reference to the oil that kept th ... full story
Tired of traditional latke toppings? This simple Asian sauce dresses up a frozen latke. The mayonnaise makes it slightly reminiscent of the more traditional sour cream topping.Recipe adapted from Jamie Geller's Quick and Kosher.* Start to finish: 5 m ... full story
Dear Lisa: Can you recommend a biscotti recipe? I want to try making it for gifts. -- Julie T.Dear Julie: Making biscotti is amazingly simple, even for those who don't consider themselves bakers. There are hundreds of recipes available, but these tw ... full story
Trying to sate Champagne tastes when you have a beer budget can be a problem, but, say wine experts, there is frugal fizz to be had.Champagne, to be precise, is only the sparkling wine from the region of France of the same name. And quaffing bottles ... full story
Jayne Cohen, author of Jewish Holiday Cooking, says the ginger in this sauce provides the perfect complement to all things oily -- in this case, latkes.* Start to finish: 2 hours and 15 minutes (15 minutes active). Makes 12 servings.* What you'll nee ... full story
Frying up the perfect Hanukkah latke -- and getting it to the table while still hot -- is no easy feat. And it's not for everyone.That's because frying is a finicky art that requires an excellent sense of timing and a careful eye kept on temperature. ... full story
Grab a glass but hold the milk; there are alternatives for washing down holiday cookies. Douglass Miller of the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, N.Y., offers some unexpected cookie and drink pairings.* Rum balls with a Dark and Stormy cock ... full story
Loaded with chunks of fresh apple and sprinkled with a streusel topping that is both crunchy and chewy, these treats are one part cookie, one part pie. If pears are more your speed, they would be an easy substitute.* Start to finish: 1 hour. Makes 42 ... full story
This cookie offers all the gooey goodness of s'mores, without having to light a campfire.* Start to finish: 30 minutes. Makes 36 cookies.* What you'll need:11/2 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt1 cup (2 sticks) butter, sof ... full story
The Restaurant Monitor is a weekly listing of scores for restaurants inspected by the Brazos County Health Department.Inspection scores are on a 100-point scale. Generally, scores below 80 might cause the department to schedule a follow-up visit. Sco ... full story
What could be better than a cookie? How about a cookie that's an apple pie, too?Shortbread, Toll House, peanut butter and plain old sugar. However you make them, people will eat them. But cookies also present an empty canvas for impersonating other t ... full story
The King's favorite sandwich lives on in this cookie. Go with your gut -- not your head -- on this one; the combination of peanut butter, bacon and bananas really is delicious.* Start to finish: 30 minutes. Makes 30 cookies.* What you'll need:1 cup s ... full story
The holidays are the perfect excuse for getting hands-on with your kids in the kitchen. If you're able to embrace the mess and suspend all notions of perfection, everyone can have a blast.The trick to keeping the mood festive is to pick projects that ... full story
For some people, the tough economic times will quash the usual holiday spending fervor. And maybe that's not such a bad thing. A decked out kitchen can be fun, but a kitchen full of friends and family is even more so. And it's free.This year, conside ... full story
Gizmos and gadgets are fine, but the gift we all really want this holiday season is more time.While that may be hard to come by, you can help those you love take back a little of their own time by giving them these one-pot dinner kits. They help the ... full story
The economy is likely to pinch most people's entertaining budgets this holiday season. But don't stop decking the halls quite yet. There are plenty of ways to throw a nice bash without breaking the bank.Start by skipping the idea of a big dinner that ... full story
Contrary to the Hollywood image, you don't need Champagne and caviar to entertain with flair.Which is not to say luxurious foods in a stylish setting aren't impressive. For most of us, they just aren't practical, necessary or affordable.Entertaining ... full story
This cookie combines dried cherries with three types of chocolate -- cocoa powder, chocolate chips and melted white chocolate. This is heaven in a cookie. But if cherries don't do it for you, use nuts or golden raisins.* Start to finish: 1 hour (35 m ... full story
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