1. To prepare the topping: Cut figs and apricots into quarters. Put into a saucepan with the raisins and cranberries. Add water to cover by an inch; bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer 15 ...

The best time of the year is upon us, Christmas spirit is in the air. Christmas celebrations are incomplete without rose cookies, mulled wine, roast chicken and most importantly fruit cake. Try this ...

Deborah Madison is known for great vegetarian cookbooks, beginning with the landmark “Greens Cookbook,” which she wrote in 1987 as the founding chef of Greens Restaurant in San Francisco. Clearly this ...

Elevate any spring gathering, Mother's Day lunch, or girl's birthday party with this stunning (and surprisingly easy) cake. A ...

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Jason Schreiber’s new cookbook, “Fruit Cake: Recipes for the Curious Baker” (William Morrow, $32.50), is packed with innovative fruit-forward cakes, plenty of which feature citrus, dried fruits and ...

Jason Schreiber is a staunch advocate of fruit cakes for every season. While his repertoire includes the boozy Christmas fruitcake loaded with dried fruits and nuts, it is not confined to it. The ...

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Cakes can be transformed with various extra ingredients, whether that's seasonal berries, a zesty glaze or a splash of alcohol mixed into the batter. Renowned chef Ian Haste offers a different ...