Picnic weather is upon us in the Northern Hemisphere. That means portable food that travels well, that is as good to look at as it is to eat, and that is as versatile as possible in terms of suiting ...

Unless you’re reading this story in your grandmother’s Brooklyn or Minnesota kitchen, a loaf of dark bread just out of the oven, you may be part of the vast majority of people for whom dense rye ...

IntroThere’s something incredibly refreshing about the bright flavor of lemon in a sweet, soft loaf, and this Easy Lemon Poppy Seed Bread hits all the right notes. With a moist, tender crumb and a ...

When baking season brings thoughts of savory loaves of bread hot from the oven, we often overlook egg breads. But these rich, moist — and yes, eggy — loaves deserve serious consideration. They are ...

It was a good thing I had so many lemons on hand, because my two attempts at this butter-rich, uber-sifted pound cake were utter failures. My results were ugly, broken and depressing.After removing ...

Welcome to Fresh Food Fast, your source for creative, accessible recipes and nutrition tips to make eating healthier just a little bit easier — and more fun! Chia seeds may be small, but they’re ...

Note: Adapted from “Peter Reinhart’s Whole Grain Breads: New Techniques, Extraordinary Flavor” by Peter Reinhart. Specialty flours are available at select well-stocked markets, health food, cooking ...