RECIPE OF THE WEEK: Semolina and Almond Biscotti

Cookies are a treat any time of the day, and many find biscotti particularly appealing. These crunchy cookies are equally at home with a morning cup of coffee and an evening mug of hot cocoa.

Biscotti are hard, crunchy Italian cookies that are baked twice. Their name comes from the Latin "bis," meaning "twice," and "coctus," meaning "cooked." Although they can be enjoyed independently, their dry, crunchy nature makes them hold up well when dunking into a beverage. Biscotti were even once commonly dipped into red wine.

Though they might seem complicated, biscotti generally are easy to make. Try...