Rose, jasmine, honeysuckle, lavender -- are pure romance. And lemon verbena, that wonderfully aromatic herb with slender green leaves, may be the most romantic of them all. Its captivating perfume is ...

For the lemon syrup, you will need: 1/4 cup of lemon juice, about 1 lemon and 3 tablespoons of powdered sugar For the strawberry icing, you will need: 1 cup powdered sugar (sifted), 1.5 tablespoons ...

Dessert ideas for your spring fruit, plus readers’ favorite sweet and savory uses for lemons. By Tejal Rao We usually focus on savory recipes here, but I’m a former pastry cook, and I love dessert. On ...

Making simple syrup is ridiculously easy — boil sugar and water — but most cocktail formulas call for only a spoonful. Do I really want to wash a pot just to have a splash of plain liquified sugar? I ...