Baking

One secret to a lighter, fluffier cheesecake? Use the foaming power of eggs. When you beat egg whites to stiff...

My New York-style cheesecake has tart cranberries, white chocolate chunks and a smidge of yuletide red. It's an impressive addition...

When I was a new bride almost 50 years ago, my husband gave me a mixer for my birthday. The...

Chocolate-covered coconut candy is tucked inside each of these morsels. The ganache frosting is complemented by coarse sugar and chocolate-covered...

Here's a way to have the refreshing flavor of lemon meringue pie in a hand-held cookie. The meringue base is...

This is such an easy dessert that everyone goes crazy over! I have brought it to church and work potlucks,...

I saw a recipe for this rustic tart in a cookbook and wanted to try my own version of it....

The orange and chocolate flavors make a classic pairing in this traditional Italian dessert. I serve it during the holidays...

A sweet white chocolate drizzle perfectly balances the tangy cranberries in my signature holiday dessert. I also make this tart...

These tender muffins are topped with a delightful streusel. They make a great treat for Christmas morning when served with...

The first time I ever had tres leches cake I felt as if I were in heaven. I have made...

When I was a nurse, my co-workers and I regularly swapped recipes during lunch breaks. This creamy cheesecake was one...

These crisp, delicate cookies are light as a feather. Mini chocolate chips and chopped nuts are a delightful and yummy...

Traditional rocky road ice cream has nuts, marshmallows and chocolate. Using prepared cookie dough makes it easy to put the...

I combine the dry ingredients for these muffins the night before baking. In the morning, I add the remaining items,...

Nothing says "welcome home" like warm, gooey, chewy cookies right out of the oven with a cold glass of milk—mmm,...

I often bake this moist tube pan cake, drizzled with two types of chocolate glaze, for special occasions.—Kimberley Thompson, Fayetteville,...

Fresh or frozen peaches star in these pretty crumb-topped muffins from Deanne Bagley of Bath, New York. "Breakfast muffins are...

I especially like these cookies because they’re quick and easy to prepare. I can mix them up in a few...

My Dad always said that my cheesecake was his favorite dessert. He is gone now, but I remember his smile...

I've been making these muffins and this cranberry butter for years, and I have never met anyone who didn't like...

Warm on the inside with a slightly crunchy crust, Nancy Skramstead's Pineapple Zucchini Bread is a delicious addition to any...

I make these attractive, buttery cookies to serve at our remote guest lodge, and all the cooks in the kitchen...

When I was first married, I found a muffin recipe that called for bacon. I modified it through the years...

I love cooking with green chiles because they add so much flavor to ordinary dishes. Once while making a pot...

While visiting a local Mexican restaurant, I sampled a spicy corn muffin with a surprising sweetness. This recipe is a...

I made gingerbread cookies for years before realizing my gingerbread-man cutter becomes a reindeer when turned upside down. They’re super...

Taco seasoning and green chiles are the secrets to this bread's slightly spicy flavor. A friend gave me the recipe....

I discovered the wonderful anise flavor of biscochitos, which are traditional cookies of New Mexico. I created my own version...