Blame it on the nutmeg. Of course it’s a holiday staple, a sprinkling grated over eggnog, half a teaspoon for mulled cider, a quarter teaspoon in a pumpkin pie. But when a recipe calls for grating one ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Traditionally made with almonds and cinnamon, these star-shaped cookies are both cute and spiced. To give ...

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2000-- A closeup of Springerle (Anise Cakes) as prepared by Mrs. B. Lou Ann Card. The rolling pin is used to set the unique shapes on the cookies, and is also Mrs. Card's mothers.