It wasn't until I baked these Chocolate Mint Thumbprints from Baked Explorations that I realized where my longstanding affection for the chocolate-mint flavor combo came from. They call for Andes Mints, those wonderful little green foil-wrapped rectangles of deliciousness. More

For easier slicing, wrap the completely cooled bread in foil and let it sit overnight. This bread also freezes very well, if you're not going to eat it all soon.... More

Did you know that August is National Brownies at Brunch Month? Don't waste time asking follow-up questions like why this month-long holiday exists. Instead, bake up a batch of brunch-friendly Mimosa Brownies. More

Magic Cookie Bars are, as their name might imply, no ordinary treat. Starting with layer upon layer of unrelentingly rich layers of buttery graham cracker crumbs, toasted coconut, chocolate and butterscotch chips, and nuts, they get even better from a rich smothering in sweetened condensed milk. With all that awesome, some might argue that a small serving is best. But I disagree, and to prove it, I've created it in a deliciously thick pie form. More

Macaroni and cheese is great to make for dinner parties that include kids. I like to make two batches: one with a simple and classic cheese sauce, and the other with big, bold flavors. Today's recipe is for a Southwestern version packed with three kinds of peppers (roasted poblano, Hatch, and red bell) and topped with cornbread crumbs instead of the standard breadcrumbs. More

[Photographs: Robyn Lee] Usually when I think about whoopie pies, my thought process isn't too complicated. I want to eat that. Preferably now. But making pumpkin whoopie pies for the first time, I started analyzing the white, fluffy innards. Amish... More

Matt Lewis and Renato Poliafito, co-owners of Brooklyn cakeshop Baked, specialize in whimsical reworkings of comforting, familiar flavors, of which today's recipe is a perfect example. Evoking the lazy days of summer, their chocolate-root beer Bundt cake is smeared with dark, gooey root beer fudge. More

In this recipe, traditional Scottish shortbread is smeared with golden dulce de leche and, once cooled, covered in a dark chocolate glaze. "This is a messy bar," note the authors--for neater edges, dip your knife in hot water and pat it dry before slicing. More

Today's recipe does double duty as a eye-opening breakfast—if coffee and chipotle don't rev you up in the morning, nothing will—and a hearty side dish. The smoky, savory biscuits are great toasted with a pat of butter, and the perfect... More