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.

Do it yourself: Make your own candied and crystallized ginger. Combine 1/2 cup sugar, 1/2 cup water and 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice in a small saucepan over medium to medium-high heat.

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 ...

Ground ginger is sold as a fine powder that's pale yellow-tan color. It can be found in the spice aisle. If the ginger on your spice rack no longer smells warm and peppery, that's a sign that it's ...

What do you do with a bunch of fresh ginger root that you somehow didn't get around to using? If you're a glutton for punishment, you attempt to make homemade candied ginger. I used the directions off ...