Baking

Our Top 6 Dutch-Style Cocoas for Brownies, Hot Chocolate, and More

Dutch-style cocoas are alkaline and dark, with a flavor that's earthy and deep. These six brands are guaranteed to please.
Italian

Almond Biscotti: The Perfect Care-Package Cookie

Classic almond biscotti, with a hint of anise.
Pies, Tarts, and Crumbles

A Crash Course in Mastering Pie Dough

Everything you need to know when making a pie dough from scratch.
Cookies

Slice-and-Bake Shortbread Cookies Get a Makeover With Brown Butter

Harness the power of brown butter for your next batch of shortbread.
Desserts

Rethinking American Buttercream: Still Quick and Easy, Just Better

A guide to making the most of a classic American buttercream.
Yeast Bread

Pump(kin) Up Your Sandwich Bread Game

A classic sandwich loaf with a seasonal twist.

Techniques

A Pumpkin Skillet Thing Coffee Cake to Celebrate the Season

An autumnal treat for breakfast or dessert.
Desserts

How to Make Italian Buttercream

Italian buttercream shines when made with flavorful sugar syrups, like maple and honey.
Baking

The Baker's Pantry: All the Staples You Need to Make Amazing Desserts

The essential staple pantry ingredients no baker can do without.
Buying Guides

16 Essential Pie-Making Tools

From a creamy pumpkin pie that never cracks to a juicy cherry pie that's crispy on the bottom, successful pie-making depends on having the right tools for the job.
Cookies

How to Make Homemade Chipwich Ice Cream Sandwiches

Make the dream of a good ice cream sandwich a reality.
Videos

DIY Strawberry Shortcake Bars: Guaranteed to Put You in a Better Humor

So much better than the originals.
Videos

What Wouldn’t You Do for a Homemade Klondike Bar?

So, what would you do?
Cookies

How to Make the Best White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies

Thick and chewy white chocolate chip cookies loaded with macadamia nuts.
Ice Cream and Frozen Treats

Buttermilk Ice Cream: Like Frozen Yogurt, but Creamier

All the tangy lightness of cultured buttermilk in ice cream form.
Techniques

How to Make a Fresh-Fruit Swirl for Ice Cream

Let the market's fresh fruit inspire your ice cream decisions.
Techniques

How to Make Ice Milk, Summer’s Most Refreshing Treat

For the lightest summer treat, skip the cream and eggs.
Techniques

How to Make Semifreddo: Half as Frozen, Twice as Easy

A simple, classic Italian frozen dessert.
Techniques

The Best Stracciatella Gelato Is All About the Chocolate

The sweet simplicity of milk and chocolate.
Techniques

Fior di Latte: The Creamiest, Most Purely Delicious Gelato of All Time

Fior de latte gelato is a celebration of good milk.