Honey garlic chicken is all about the pan sauce: sweet, savory and sharp enough from the vinegar to keep each bite interesting. Here it coats thin chicken cutlets, while a tray of baby potatoes roasts separately until the cut faces […]

Honey garlic chicken is all about the pan sauce: sweet, savory and sharp enough from the vinegar to keep each bite interesting. Here it coats thin chicken cutlets, while a tray of baby potatoes roasts separately until the cut faces […]
Cranberry curd shortbread bars bring a bright, sweet-tart filling to a simple buttery crust. The cranberry layer is smooth rather than chunky, with a little orange juice and zest to round out the fruit. Cut the chilled slab into small […]
Caramelized pear gingerbread cake pairs a dark, warmly spiced crumb with tender fruit and a shiny brown-sugar topping. The pears bake underneath the batter, then become the centerpiece when you turn the cake onto a platter. Serve it in generous […]
Maple walnut blondies are an easy way to put a bottle of real maple syrup to work beyond the breakfast table. Brown sugar and melted butter make the base rich and warmly flavored, while chopped walnuts add crunch to each […]
Salted honey custard pie turns a few familiar baking ingredients into a dessert with a golden top, creamy center and crisp pastry edge. Honey provides the main flavor, butter adds richness, and a small scattering of flaky salt makes each […]
Chocolate Orange Cream Pots Chocolate Orange Cream Pots pair dark chocolate with fragrant orange zest in a smooth, chilled dessert. A spoonful of lightly sweetened whipped cream finishes each little pot. There is no oven, gelatin or raw egg involved, […]
Lemon Gooey Butter Cake has a buttery yellow-cake base, a soft lemon cream-cheese filling and a delicate golden top. Fresh zest gives it a bright citrus flavor without turning the filling watery. It is a rich, low cake that cuts […]
Chocolate Espresso Gooey Butter Cake pairs a dense chocolate base with a fudgy cocoa cream-cheese filling and a thin, crinkly top. A little instant espresso deepens the chocolate flavor without adding a cupful of liquid. There is no frosting to […]
This chocolate orange cake is baked in a square pan and topped with a thin layer of ganache. Fresh orange zest flavors the cocoa batter, and sour cream keeps the crumb tender. The orange flavor comes from zest rubbed into […]
Brown sugar and cardamom flavor this simple square cake, finished with a thin vanilla glaze. Cut it into twelve pieces and serve with coffee or tea. Light brown sugar gives the crumb a gentle caramel flavor. Ground cardamom adds a […]