Heather Bertinetti is an award-winning executive pastry chef at Manhattan restaurants Crown and The Lion. After graduating from the Culinary Institute of America with a degree in baking and pastry ...

Buttery walnut shortbread and a rich praline filling — what more could you ask for in a cookie? One warning: Go ahead and double — or even triple — the batch. It’s all but impossible to eat just one.

Shortbread + toffee + chocolate: admit it, this is a tempting dessert! Shortbread: Mix the softened butter with the sugar. Once it becomes creamy, add the flour, and knead until it forms a ball. Line ...

My husband and I really enjoy Mountain Restaurant, which we find to be one of Southern California’s hidden jewels. Among their delicious offerings is a walnut praline shortbread cookie. Can you get us ...