Baking

From graduations to birthdays, holidays to house warmings, these stamped message cookies are perfect for any occasion.

County fair judges are the local experts when it comes to home-baked goodies. You can count on their good taste...

I had apples and ricotta cheese to use up, so instead of making a pie I decided to do something...

My granddaughter Sydney has acquired a love of baking. While I was visiting her in Tampa, we made these light,...

Two of my biggest loves in life—chocolate and coffee—come together in this velvety pound cake. Grate some extra chocolate on...

Just as any skilled worker needs a toolkit, so does a baker. Keep your kitchen stocked and become a dough...

In need of some gluten-free desserts for your next party? Check out our favorite GF treats that serve 10 or...

Because nothing is worse than an over (or under!) baked cake.

These southwest casseroles will be a hot commodity (literally!) around your kitchen table.

This recipe came to be through much trial and error. Growing up, my family used farina flour in desserts, and...

I recently found this old family recipe in my mom’s kitchen. I made a few adjustments to streamline the process,...

This new twist on traditional bread pudding is a decadent and delicious family favorite! —Sonya Labbe, West Hollywood, California

When I first made this cake it was snowing outside, the entire family was home, and we enjoyed it all...

A healthy hint of cinnamon gives this chocolate cake an extra step up over the expected sheet cake. The sweet...

I came up with these cookies by combining ingredients from two other recipes. It's the perfect ginger cookie—crispy on the...

My favorite apple cake is made with a shot of brandy and drizzled with caramel to set off the wonderful...

I pick my walnuts from a local tree, clean them and crack them myself—this recipe is worthy of my hard-won...

The flavor combination here reminds me of baklava—without the hours of work! These bars are perfect for holiday gifts, party...

My dad always told me that his mother made gingerbread with hot water and that hers was dense and rich...

Cranberries, orange and nuts make one of my favorite flavor combinations, and this special drop cookie fits in particularly well...

I only use this recipe on special occasions. It's an amazing variation on the pecan pie everyone knows—the filling is...

Even after being frozen, these no-fail cookies stay moist and taste freshly baked. They are among my best holiday giveaway...

This wonderfully crunchy snack is loaded with cereal, pretzels and nuts—and coated with a not-too-sweet brown sugar mixture. Package this...

Mint pairs with a silky, mild chocolate flavor for this colorful, beautiful cake that will be the talk of the...

These cinnamon rolls are sure to please anyone who has a sweet tooth. They're just the thing for a Christmas...

I go on vacation with my best friend to Michigan every July. Her cousin is allowed to come, too—but only...

This is a family recipe that was handed down to me. The coconut and orange combination gives them a distinctive...

Ezekiel bread is a delicious, flourless loaf made from sprouted whole grains. The sprouting process makes grains easier to digest,...

I had an overabundant supply of cherries one year, so I adapted several recipes to use them up. I knew...