Once spring rolls around, I start thinking about pastels. Thinking of pastels gets me thinking about lavender — not only my favorite color, but also one of my favorite scents. And once lavender is on ...

This Meyer lemon lavender shortbread was one of the 10 winners of the L.A. Times fourth annual Holiday Cookie Bake-Off. “My neighbor had an overflowing Meyer lemon tree and would leave bags of lemons ...

Shortbreads are a simple, delicious cookie to make. The addition of lavender and a bit of lemon in this recipe turns a tea-time classic into a floral treat perfect for brightening up a dull winter ...

These delicate lavender shortbread cookies from Akasha in Culver City are just as delicious as they are wonderfully fragrant. They’re melt-in-your-mouth tender, not too sweet, and flecked with pretty ...

1. Beat butter until fluffy in mixer on medium-high. Add powdered sugar slowly and beat until well blended. 2. Add Gold Medal Flour and salt, mixing until just combined. 3. By hand, stir in zest and ...

1. In a medium bowl, combine flour, cornstarch and salt. 2. In the bowl of a stand mixer ( or with a hand mixer) cream butter, granulated sugar and confectioners sugar until light and fluffy. 3. Add ...

1. Heat the oven to 350 F. Grease an 8- inch square cake pan with cooking spray or softened butter. Line with a long sheet of parchment paper that extends up and over two opposite sides of the pan. 2.