The walnut crescent cookies at Lakota Bakery in Arlington are made with just five ingredients: butter, sugar, flour, vanilla, and walnuts. That’s until the bakers half-dip the hand-shaped moons into ...

As holiday lights and Christmas trees go up, as Santa begins to make an appearance, and the holiday spirit starts to spread, families share traditions that signify this special time of year. One of ...

Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Cream butter, shortening and sugar until smooth. Add water and vanilla. Mix well. Add the flour and nuts. Chill for 3 to 4 hours or overnight. Form dough into rolls 3 ...

My immediate family dabbled in our Czech heritage as I was growing up. We often visited my maternal grandmother, Antonia, who came through Ellis Island in 1915 to live in Binghamton, New York, as an ...