It’s not easy to head off by yourself in a new direction in baking, especially if you’re a home cook looking for a holiday showstopper amid all the recipes for chocolate chip scones and blueberry ...

A mother’s cure for the blues is transformed into a lively treat. By Ligaya Mishan Credit...Chris Simpson for The New York Times. Food stylist: Maggie Ruggiero. Prop stylist: Sophia Eleni Pappas. It ...

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Looking for a free mini puzzle? Play the USA TODAY Quick Cross now. 1 cup plus 3 tablespoons cane sugar2 large eggs at room temperature2 tablespoons loose black tea of choice1 cup buttermilk, Greek or ...

Spring is sprung and stonefruits are heading back into the markets. This is a great time to cook with them as they are just below their best for eating. This afternoon tea cake is so simple, but so ...

Heat oven to 350 degrees. Butter and flour a 9-by-2-inch round cake pan, or springform pan. Melt chocolates and butter together over simmering water. Set aside to cool. Beat egg yolks with sugar until ...

From the halls of Catholic schools to a life deeply rooted in faith, Jackie Melroy Shiring’s journey is one of devotion shaped by her upbringing. A native of New Jersey and a lifelong Catholic, ...

Today on the Glen And Friends Cooking old cookbook show Glen cooks a recipe from 1889 - right off the top this old cookbook recipe has holdover elements from a time when cakes didn't use chemical ...