Recipes from Our Files has been all about mothers this week, and recipes they handed down. In 1993, a Christmas story included this cookie recipe from Veronica Moffat of Metairie. Her mother always ...

'Tis the season for holiday freebies—complimentary cocoa here, a rogue peppermint latte there—but here's one that feels especially on-brand for a city running on sugar and seasonal cheer. On December ...

Janice Merck’s classic toffee is a holiday candy that would be appreciated at any Christmas cookie swap. Instructions: Cook butter, sugar, water and vanilla over medium heat in a heavy pot, stirring ...