Also, instead of brushing the tops of the cookies with water before adding the sanding sugar as the original recipe instructs ...

The other more subtle difference in this recipe is the use of two egg yolks instead of whole eggs. Replacing whole eggs with ...

Micro-plane the zest of 1 lemon, and add it to a cup of ricotta. Add lemon juice to taste, plus sugar, a pinch of salt, and one grind of black pepper. Refrigerate. Shortbread: Place the butter and ...

Christmas means cookies ... coriander and lemon zest add an unexpected twist to the traditional spice mixture for gingerbread. A tart glaze highlights the lemons. Use Meyer lemons for their ...