High altitudes make cookies spread in the pan, cakes fall, and few baked goods turn out as they do at sea level. This twice-monthly column presents recipes and tips that make baking in the mountains ...

The “Great British Baking Show,” which returns for a new season this fall, is known for its themed episodes such as “Pastry Week.” As you host that watching party — or just enjoy it on your own — you ...

Editor’s note: Living in the Colorado high country is pure joy. Baking in it isn’t. High altitude makes cookies spread in the pan, cakes fall, and few baked goods turn out as they do at sea level.

1) To make the biscuits, add the self rising flour, softened butter, sugar and salt into a large mixing bowl. Using your hands, mix the butter into the flour. 2) Add the buttermilk and mix into a ...

Sweetly spiced pear cranberry mincemeat is a delicious way to use up extra pears. Use it to make mincemeat pies, cookies, ...

Pears never get the attention they deserve. The minute the first leaves change color and autumn hits, it always seems like apples get the spotlight. But pears are sweet, crisp and every bit as ...

High altitudes make cookies spread in the pan, cakes fall, and few baked goods turn out as they do at sea level. This twice-monthly column, published on Thursdays, presents recipes and tips that make ...

8 medium ripe pears, peeled and thinly sliced 1/4 cup orange juice 1/2 cup sugar 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger Topping: 1/2 cup flour 1-1/2 cups old-fashioned oats 1/4 cup brown sugar ...

4 Red Anjou, Green Anjou or Bosc pears, or about 12 Seckel pears (1 1/2 to 2 pounds total) Cut pears lengthwise into halves; core and stem. Place wine, brown sugar, vinegar, orange and lemon juices, ...