Cindi Kruth

More savory than sweet, these shortbread go magnificently with booze of any sorts, from the most genteel of cocktails to your go-to wine from the corner store.

Crisp, crunchy, cheesy crackers that are perhaps the most ingenious use ever for a pasta machine. Don't believe us? Try it.

Forget the pan when you make this tart. The edges of the tart crust are folded around sweet caramelized onions, smoky bacon, and rich goat cheese.

Quick bread. Tea cake. Spice bread. Whatever you call it, this recipe has pedigree--and you don't need to know its geneology to know this. One taste tells all.

With its layers of textures and colors, this soupy stewy concoction is far more enticing than the name would have you believe.

A most gratifying use for a gangly gourd, this silken butternut squash soup all but defines autumn.

Ripe pears and sweet-tart dried cranberries are the stars of this fruit crumble. The topping is an old-fashioned mix of oatmeal, brown sugar, and butter.

A French tradition born of necessity that, over the years, has been transformed into something that seems far, far more indulgent than putting to use leftovers.

"Where have you been all my life?" That's a common refrain we're hearing from those who've tasted these breakfast all-in-ones.