Pizzelle, traditional Italian wafer cookies, take some practice to get right, but they're well worth the effort. We consulted an expert for some tips.

You might think cannoli couldn't get any better, but to serve a crowd, turning the classic treat into a dip is both easier ...

White cannoli dip with brown chocolate chips in a cream-colored bowl on a knotted wood surface - Hope Phillips/Shutterstock ...

Luckily, there’s an endless supply of dips for a lazy hostess to prepare instead, which can include everything from protein-packed Buffalo chicken to outrageously decadent cannoli filling.

The Balboni cannoli king cake is a marvel. The subtly cinnamon and citrus-scented ring of dough is stuffed with sweetened ricotta cheese, drizzled with pistachio-flavored icing and surmounted with ...

Here are some of the most fun ones we’ve seen locally: Villa Bakery: A Garden City favorite for generations, Villa is making chocolate-covered cannoli decked out like little footballs with blue ...