Here at Recipe Swap, we’re never quite sure which reader request is going to light up the switchboard, or to use a more modern metaphor, crash the e-mail inbox. A few weeks ago, reader “JR,” of ...

Every once in a while a recipe request comes along and I get flooded with letters. Springerle cookies seem to be the hit this year. Although I ran a recipe about a month ago, I couldn't resist adding ...

LITTLE ROCK — Recipes that appear in Idea Alley have not been tested by the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. Edward Scott of Bella Vista was curious about the purpose of a rolling pin with carving on it. In ...

I have always associated the holidays with baked goods. The weeks leading up to Christmas at my house are marked with floured counters and dough balls in the back of the refrigerator. I remember ...

4 large eggs2 cups granulated sugar1 1 / 2 tablespoons butter, room temperature1 teaspoon baking powder 1 / 2 teaspoon anise oil or 1 teaspoon anise extract4 cups all-purpose flour Line cookie sheets ...

If an advertisement for something pops up on Facebook, Instagram or TV more than three times, I’m probably going to order it — and then never use it. Like the rolling pin embossed with reindeer and ...

If an advertisement for something pops up on Facebook, Instagram or TV more than three times, I’m probably going to order it — and then never use it. Like the rolling pin embossed with reindeer and ...

Grease cookie sheets. In a medium bowl, stir flour with soda; set aside. In large bowl of an electric mixer, beat eggs with sugar until very thick and pale yellow, about 5 minutes. Stir in anise ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Yield: About 5 dozen small cookies 4 large eggs 2 cups granulated sugar 1/2 teaspoon anise oil (see note) 1. If using a stand ...