There was a brief moment last week when I thought a bowl of ramen might seem like a good idea. Houston's climate dashed that quickly when the temperatures started to climb past 70 degrees Fahrenheit.

Our cookbook of the week is Sift by British pastry chef Nicola Lamb. Jump to the recipes: fruity marshmallows , miso walnut double-thick chocolate-chip cookies , and caramel-poached oranges with ...