Dessert
Taste Test: Ice Cream Sandwiches
Fourteen sandwiches entered. Only one truly melted our hearts.
Stone Fruit Clafoutis
This super-easy French dessert is the perfect vacation option. Choose juicy cherries or fragrant apricots—or a mix of both.
What to Cook This Weekend: June 14-16
The waffles, chicken wings, and killer egg sandwich are for dad. The spicy pork bowl and brownies are for you.
37 Bourbon-Spiked Recipes for Father's Day
Classic and sweet—two words that describe both bourbon and your dad.
Goodbye, Maida: A Remembrance of Maida Heatter by Her Final Book Editor
The legendary cookbook author, who passed away this week at 102, inspired millions of home bakers—including the one who would go on to edit her final book.
Make Your Own Damn Birthday Cake!
It's not a command, it's an anthem.
What to Cook This Weekend: May 24-27
Let's make this holiday weekend truly memorable with peanut butter brownies, crispy chicken salad, and big batches of pancakes.
Strawberry Cake
Baked in a pie dish, this simple butter cake gets topped with fresh strawberries just before hitting the oven. Serve it warm—and make sure you have some whipped cream on hand.
Old-School Tiramisu
This tiramisu is moist but not wet, extra-fluffy, and made with real coffee and the perfect amount of dark rum.
Strawberry-Granola Crisp
The oat topping channels granola with olive oil, almonds, and maple syrup, while the filling is barely sweetened, instead taking advantage of in-season berries.
Can You Keep Yourself in Cake Every Day?
Two new cookbooks say "yes."
We Just Started Baking with Infused Butters, and Now We're Never Going Back
We're crazy about infusing our butters with bay leaves, rosemary, and thyme—and we're turning those butters into herby and spicy cakes.
Silpat Baking Molds Make Your Cakes Look Like They Came from a Bakery
We tested mini loaves, muffin molds, and even madeleine pans to find out if these silicone baking molds had advantages over the old metal standbys.
Chocolatey Chocolate Cake
Not too rich but ridiculously moist, this cake decadent without being overly sweet. It’s almost impossible to mess up and so easy to make.
East 62nd Street Lemon Cake
The zest of two whole lemons goes into this cake batter, giving it a real punch of citrus flavor, accented by the drippy lemon glaze that gets drizzled overtop.
Herb-Infused Lemon-Strawberry Loaf
Fresh herbs—like rosemary, thyme, or fresh bay leaves—infuse this buttery cake with a floral flavor that beautifully complements the strawberry and lemon.
Springtime Is the Right Time to Cook with Pine
The flavor you associate with Christmas tastes even more delicate in spring.
What to Cook This Weekend: April 26–28
Lean into spring with a rhubarb cocktail and recipes that feature asparagus and sugar snap peas, then take some time for a date night in with a decadent pork chop dinner and classic crème brûlée.
Baking Kept Me Sane During Those First Few Years of Motherhood
Turning on the oven gave me a sense of purpose, pride and independence I didn’t even know I was desperate for.
What to Cook This Weekend: April 19-21
10 quick recipes to fit in between making Easter ham and biscuits (or Passover chicken and matzo ball soup).