Cutting asparagus on the bias yields pretty pieces that cook quickly and evenly in a saute or stir-fry pan.

My Dad makes these latkes every Hanukkah, and now that I’m on Martha’s Vineyard away from my family, it’s up to me to recreate them myself.

Before the holiday roast or as part of a seafood feast, these are perfect for special occasions.

This easy cookie dough yields plenty of cut-out cookies so that everyone in the family can decorate some.

This toasted pecan-laden butter cookie hits all the right notes for any occasion, every day of the year.

A buttery crust, a tangy cranberry layer, a smattering of almonds, chocolate chips, and a crumb topping: what's not to like?

Just right for fall and winter entertaining, this creamy, lightly spiced tart has an easy-to-make salty pretzel crust and a luscious white chocolate whipped cream to go with.

Just a couple minutes in a hot pan plus a quick citrus butter sauce = delicious Vineyard dinner. Oh, and pick something — polenta, mashed potatoes, sauteed spinach — for the scallops to nestle in.

Japanese vegetable pancakes — okonomiyaki — can be varied with different greens, but they're always delicious.

A swirl of vanilla cream-cheese batter in a deeply chocolately fudgy brownie base gives the perfect taste and texture contrast.