(NYTIMES) - Most good cooks have a few go-to dishes they can whip up without a recipe, dependable things to make on autopilot that can be adapted to fit their hunger, the contents of their fridge, or ...

This small but mighty cookie is proof that even the simplest ingredients can make for an elegant and flavorful baked result. The combination of unsalted butter (use the good stuff), flour, cornstarch ...

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 ...