The inspiration for these cookies are the iconic German lebkuchen, a highly-spiced cookie that’s often baked and cut into large squares or portioned into large rounds and topped with whole almonds.

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Steeping fresh ginger in the wine syrup keeps this dessert fragrant and balanced, since the root’s spice and aroma can hold its own against the pear’s sweetness. Sweet, tangy, rich cream cheese ...

A buckle is a fruit-studded cake with a buttery crumb topping; it’s a great breakfast treat, an excellent midday sweet alongside tea or coffee, or a casual, not-too-heavy after-dinner dessert. In this ...

This is no longer on the restaurant's menu, but is worthy of a reprise. This recipe originally ran in Chefs' Secrets in 2002. Instructions: For ice cream base: Put the cream, milk and fresh ginger in ...