If there are certain flavors that sing of the holidays -- nutmeg and cinnamon, ginger and cloves, a dash or two of good bourbon -- cardamom is certainly not on the list. For most of us, cardamom is ...

The classic combination of chocolate and macadamia nuts gets a holiday overhaul with the addition of cardamom, one of the most overlooked and underappreciated of the holiday spices. And if baking up a ...

There are so many spices – hundreds, in fact – that it’s a real challenge to pick a favorite. However, with a gun to my head, I would have to name cardamom. There’s something very comforting yet ...

Why you should bake: Because nose-tickling cardamom evokes sense memories of winter, and holidays. And these chewy, brightly flavored treats are the essence of holiday cookies. Degree of difficulty: ...

We asked several L.A.-area pastry chefs and cooks to contribute their favorite holiday cookies. Each is a simple, homestyle cookie that reflects each contributor’s memories of holidays past. Around ...

Fresh from being crowned as the MasterChef 2012 champion, Shelina Permalloo has teamed up with Billington’s the unrefined sugar specialist to create an easy to follow recipe that the kids can get ...

Makes about 18 sandwich cookies. Note: This recipe must be prepared in advance. Commercially prepared apple butter is readily available. To toast pecans, place nuts in a dry skillet over medium heat, ...

These ginger cardamom cookies, featuring the warm spices of ginger, cardamom, allspice and pepper that we’re partial to during the winter months, were a happy accident during the creation of the 2016 ...

Spread almonds onto an ungreased baking pan. Place in a 350 degrees oven and bake about 7 minutes or until golden brown and fragrant; stir once or twice to ensure even browning. Place slivered almonds ...