Dark chocolate brownies, rich and chewy caramel, and sweet pecans it’s hard to go wrong with turtle brownies. But many recipes for this treat call for box mixes and jarred...
At one of the very first Chicago Food Swap events, my daughter, Zoe, who was eight years old at the time, insisted that I swap for an enormous bottle of...
These gigantic, tender, cakey cookies, a mainstay of New York City bakeries, are flavored with vanilla and sport a two-toned coat of icing—half chocolate and half vanilla. To create a...
Cheesecake is delicious, but its decadence comes at a price; it’s one of the fussiest desserts to prepare. Once the delicate custard-based cake emerges from the oven—and its water bath—it...
I am a sucker for tropical flavors. There’s something about the bright pop of pineapple, creamy taste of coconut, and warm flavor of bananas that energizes me no matter what...
Granola is a great breakfast treat and easy to make at home which also allows you to control exactly what goes into it, and make it rather less sugary than...
With the sophistication of individual little cakes, these multicomponent cookies are sure to impress—perfect for special occasions or to cap off an upscale afternoon tea. The cookies are tender and...
Butter horns originated in Italy and remain a favorite among Italian American bakers. Recipes for the filling and dough vary, but all butter horns feature a lightly crisp yet tender...