7+ hour, 15+ min ago  (914+ words) Andrea Lacy believes some challenges are blessings in disguise. Take her brownie recipe, for example. Years ago while attending San Jose State University, she was baking a thank-you gift for a friend and noticed that the dough was thicker than…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (437+ words) My grandkids can't seem to get enough of s'mores-themed goodies. The chefs at America's Test Kitchen came up with these S'Mores Brownies, with a hefty graham-cracker crust at the bottom that supports the brownie layer above. And to capture that…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (363+ words) Make a batch of these macaroons for a sweet, refreshing and gluten-free Valentine's Day treat. Macaroons are chewy jumbles of coconut bound together with egg whites and sweetened condensed milk. You may find the condensed milk to be cloyingly sweet,…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (984+ words) This year, the American public is expected to blow $29 billion on Valentine's Day, according to the National Retail Federation. That's $1.5 billion more in consumer spending than 2025 " somehow, against all odds, the country is in the mood for lovin'. Some of…...

3+ mon, 2+ day ago  (256+ words) For your upcoming Christmas, New Year's Eve or other holiday party, consider baking up this indulgent holiday appetizer, courtesy of cookbook author Palestrina McCaffrey, in her new cookbook "The Unofficial TikTok Cookbook, Volume 2" (Adams Media, $20). It's a social media favorite,…...

3+ mon, 2+ day ago  (385+ words) There's something undeniably festive about an upside-down dish " the split second of suspense before the flip, followed by the reveal of a caramelized, shimmering top. This savory polenta tart delivers that same sense of drama and makes a gorgeous vegetarian…...

3+ mon, 3+ day ago  (379+ words) With Christmas around the corner and the winter holiday season in full swing, it's time to turn on the oven and start baking cookies. Cookies are a quintessential holiday bake, at least in part because they're great gifts, according to…...

3+ mon, 1+ week ago  (465+ words) Panforte is a classic Italian sweet from Siena, Tuscany. It's part cake, part confection and entirely irresistible. Its name translates to "strong bread," which is a nod to both its dense texture and bold flavors. Though panforte's roots reach back…...

3+ mon, 2+ week ago  (903+ words) To my way of thinking, most folks love cookies. In the case of holiday cookies, for many it's not just for their splendid taste and texture. Fondness is often linked to memories of warm kitchens and pleasant family times. Baking…...

3+ mon, 3+ week ago  (389+ words) Fragrant with anise and bright citrus, these crisp cookies bring the same cozy warmth as a mug of mulled wine'perfect for holiday gatherings, gifting or setting out for Santa. Whole-grain spelt flour stands in for all-purpose here, lending a subtle…...