It was going to take a while for Emily Bittner to get her cherry bucket filled Tuesday morning, as her daughters Avery, 6, ...

By CHRISTOPHER KIMBALL At Armando al Pantheon, a trattoria in Rome, meals often are punctuated with a slice of torta antica roma— a rustic tart inspired by the traditional Roman combination ...

Lemon zest brings brightness, and baking powder adds a little lift and lightness. Sour cherry jam, with its balance of sweet and sour, is best in this tart; some brands might specify Morello ...

The complex flavor and dark color of Morello cherries make them worth tracking down, even when they're hard to find.