French Apple Cake is one of those wonderfully simple desserts that makes the most of good fall apples without overwhelming them. Rustic and unfussy, it falls somewhere between a tender butter cake and an apple-filled custard cake, with just enough batter to hold everything together. The apples remain the star, becoming tender as they bake...Read More

Deeply savory and wonderfully aromatic, this Smoky Woodland Mushroom Finishing Salt brings together the earthy richness of porcini and shiitake mushrooms with herbs, garlic, black pepper, and just enough smoked sea salt to suggest a wood-fired kitchen. A small pinch adds instant depth to simple foods — roasted potatoes, eggs, buttered toast, risotto, vegetables, soups,...Read More

Crisp, slightly sweet, savory with rosemary, and packed with fruit, nuts, and seeds, these twice-baked crackers are the kind of thing that instantly makes a cheese board feel special. They’re elegant enough for entertaining, but surprisingly simple to make at home — and far less expensive than the gourmet versions sold in specialty markets. The...Read More