If you’ve entered into the great sourdough experiment, you know one of the biggest challenges isn’t what to make with your starter, but what to do with the discard. You could always do as the name implies and simply throw it away, but that always makes me feel just...

Tangy buttermilk, toasty browned butter, warm vanilla and a creamy caramel frosting elevate a humble banana cake into a crave-worthy treat. If you have a few past-their-prime bananas hanging around your kitchen, this snack cake is the perfect way to transform them. Banana cakes like this have been around...

Rich, creamy mascarpone is balanced beautifully with bright, tart lemon in this airy, silky, mousse-like cream. Just a hint of vanilla brings warm, creamy notes that round out the lemon and create a more complex flavor profile. I originally developed this cream as a filling for my grandmother’s Lemon...

This nearly 100-year-old recipe is a true vintage classic—a lemon chiffon cake made from the same formula Harry Baker created in 1927. With its light, airy crumb and bright lemon flavor, it’s perfect for a celebration or simply because. It was my grandmother’s signature cake, and one I remember...

Pavlova is an Australian (or New Zealand… or perhaps neither!) dessert named for Russian ballerina Anna Pavlova. Some say its billowy shape was inspired by her tutu; others claim it was created to be as light as the dancer herself. At its core, pavlova is a baked meringue topped...

If you’re craving all the tangy cream cheese flavor of a classic cheesecake without the weight, this mousse is your answer. It’s silky, creamy, lightly tangy, and astonishingly airy. Served on its own, paired with fresh berries, compotes or jams, it’s a perfect summer dessert. Yet, it’s also sturdy...

It’s that time of year when parents celebrate and children mourn: back to school. Some schools, like ours, are already in session; others will be starting in the next couple of weeks. Either way, it’s the perfect moment to pull out a tried‑and‑true, quick recipe that guarantees delicious treats...

Snickerdoodles are a classic American drop cookie that first appeared in the late 1800s and have remained popular ever since. While slight variations in the recipe can shift them from thin and crispy to thick and chewy, they’re always known for their warm cinnamon flavor and signature tang from...

In our house, scones always feel like something a little different and special, not one of our typical weekend breakfast options. These Cranberry Pear Scones feel extra special, with sweet pears, tart cranberries, and warm spices in every bite. The crisp, craggy crust contrasts beautifully with the fluffy, cakey...

Creamy, sticky, sweet marshmallow crème swirled with salty, nutty, rich peanut butter tops a dense, fudgy brownie studded with chocolate and peanut butter chips – and sandwiching a layer of peanut butter cup candy. If you grew up with fluffernutter sandwiches, the inspiration is instantly recognizable. If you’re new...