Alchemists have tried for centuries to transform base metals into gold -- unsuccessfully, at least as far as we know. But it’s a lovely concept: Take the common and uninspiring -- lead, copper, prunes ...

On these cold winter nights there's nothing better than a pudding. Chef Karen Martini (pictured) told Mark Trevorrow about one of her favourites. Prune pudding is a sophisticated alternative to the ...

Maricel Presilla, chef and owner of Cucharamama and Zafra in Hoboken, New Jersey, has been cooking with pisco, the South American aged grape brandy. "It's wonderfully aromatic, slightly grape-tasting ...

``I have been reading in your column about the Bread Puddings with Raisins,'' writes D.L.N. of Moline. ``My mother always made them like that when we were children and I always loved them. ``But I ...

Dec. 13—Desserts during the holidays can run the gamut of sweets from cookies and candies to puddings and pies. For many families ,tradition plays a big part in what is served on Christmas Eve or ...

The 1940s were a challenging time for home cooks. Rationing meant that baking staples like sugar, eggs, and butter were in short supply. But, despite these constraints — or perhaps because of them — ...