Fruit

These herb-flecked cookies are at once sweet and savory, making them perfect in the afternoon, with a cup of Earl Grey tea. They can also be served after dinner as a light dessert.

These spice-laden cookies originated in colonial New England; the candied ginger is our own addition. As the name implies, the bars are best after being hidden away for a day or two, so the flavors have a chance to deepen.

Store the granola in an airtight container at room temperature up to 1 week.

The most time-consuming step is making the coconut curls; in a pinch, you can use store-bought shaved coconut.

For Valentine’s Day, bake the layers in two 9-inch heart-shaped cake pans.