Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...

Whether you're setting out a quick nibble before the big meal or building a festive grazing board, these spiced nut and seed recipes make holiday hosting a little bit easier. A batch of Spiced Candied ...

The owner of PieTisserie bakery in Oakland adds a surprising element to her holiday dessert. "There's a hint of heat, which makes topping with a dollop of whipped cream all the more satisfying!" The ...

Flat side down, pecans look like wooden angel wings cut by a country carver. Deep, almost parallel grooves run top to bottom, creating crunchy flavor troughs in the nutmeat. Flat side up, crisp, fiord ...

Many years ago, I decided to create a better candied pecan—or at least one that checked all the boxes for me. They were a common homemade Christmas gift in North Carolina, but most of them were too ...

CALL THIS A minor but meaningful public service — here’s how to make what I’m pretty sure are the best candied nuts ever: the Controne-pepper-spiced hazelnuts served at Artusi. If you’re in Seattle ...

This Friday, we’re going nuts – nuts over pistachios, that is, because Feb. 26 celebrates that vibrant green nut with National Pistachio Day. A member of the cashew and mango family, pistachios ...

THERE SHOULD BE a word that describes that feeling when you taste something made by an expert that is exponentially better than the perfectly acceptable version you’ve made at home for years. On one ...

These Spicy Snack Recipes deliver bold flavors, crunchy textures, and a spicy kick that ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...