The Linzer torte is the oldest known cake recipe in the world, dating back to 1653 in the city of Linz, Austria. It is so delectable – no wonder it has lasted this long! While this easier cookie version is made with strawberry jam, it can also be assembled with the more traditional choice of raspberry jam.

Bar cookies are particularly easy to make since you melt the butter first, and these have a special spiciness from the singular taste of browned butter combined with cinnamon.

There’s nothing like a good old fashioned oatmeal cookie. This one has a new fashioned twist. Whether orange brings out the best in chocolate or it’s the other way around, this unique flavor combination is both fragrant and deep.

This gluten-free quinoa and oat flakes topping is perfect on any kind of fruit crisp. Cornflakes can substitute for quinoa flakes and make the topping extra crispy.

Heavenly light, fluffy pancakes with just a hint of nutty corn flavor and crunch, topped with fresh orange-scented strawberries get our vote for one of the most perfect breakfasts here on earth.

This healthier version of the classic Italian restaurant dish of lemony chicken or veal makes an elegant weeknight meal – or a great dish to serve company.

A simple stir fry of chicken thigh meat (breast meat may be substituted), red peppers, broccoli and cashews.

Roasting cauliflower by this method brings out and intensifies its natural sugars, and minimizes the cabbage-like flavor of this cruciferous vegetable.

Roasting fennel heightens its natural sweet flavor and leaves just a subtle hint of the enticing licorice flavor for which it is known.