My sister, Mary Pat, is the born baker in the family. She has a sweet tooth that she has polished into a fine baking skill. Everything she makes is delicious, but she is famous for her rugelach. As is ...

1 cup (226 grams) unsalted butter very cold and cut into 16 pieces 6 oz (170 grams) cream cheese very cold, cut into 16 pieces Combine the flour, sugar, and salt in the basin of a food processor and ...

laborious and tricky process in which sheets of butter are layered into the dough. People love its soft, buttery, and flaky texture. On the other hand, the cookie is our “go-to” sweet-but it can be ...

For many, Hanukkah isn’t the same without a few sweet treats—especially rugelach. These crescent-shaped cookies are filled with different flavors and are a great treat to serve alongside tea or coffee ...

The dough in this recipe works for both sweet and savory-style rugelach. Prepare the dough at least 2 hours in advance of using, or up to 2 days in advance. If you are gluten-free, you can swap ...

TO MAKE THE DOUGH: Let the cream cheese and butter rest on the counter for 10 minutes — you want them to be slightly softened but still cool. Put the flour and salt in a food processor, scatter over ...

Sometimes bigger is better. In these oversized rugelach, ideal for the Rosh Hashana table, there's room for more filling in each one. These are larger than the small rugelach you usually see, but they ...

Lunch was an important occasion at my grandmother’s house. On weekends, the family would gather. On weekdays, my grandmother made a home-cooked, hot lunch for my grandfather most days. He would walk a ...

Combine flour, sugar and salt in the bowl of an electric stand mixer. Using the paddle attachment, mix briefly. Cut each stick of butter into 8 pieces, add them to the bowl and mix on low until most ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Tuesday is Christmas Eve, and Hanukkah starts Wednesday. If you're looking for ready-to-go options for your celebrations, The Goddess and Grocer has a lot to offer. They have a ...

Hanukkah—the eight day Jewish holiday known as the Festival of Lights—begins on December 25 this year, which means it’s almost time to dust off the menorah and start planning your menu. Whether you’re ...

These traditional Jewish cookies wrap a tender, flaky dough around a filling of apricot jam and chopped nuts and raisins. This recipe calls for dusting them with cinnamon sugar, but a simple icing ...