Dessert

Rhubarb makes a fine stand-in for strawberry in these shortcakes.

Lighten up your spring dinner routine with bright, seasonal mains—like a light fish chowder, a clever clam pasta, a green-filled galette, and a creamy, nutty romesco.

We interview Girl Scout cookie selling record breaker Katie Francis about her favorite cookies.

This sophisticated, elegant cake gets its flavor from elderflower and strawberry.

Making this pastry is worth the effort.

It’s airy, light, and sweet, but this delicate cake gets pucker and punch from vinegar in both the icing and the filling.

"Hard-boiled yolks are the secret to making these savory cookies dissolve-in-your-mouth tender." —Claire Saffitz, assistant food editor

Selling skeptics on the idea of a vegetarian dinner is easy when it’s in pie form. Maitake mushrooms add heft.

Ginger, cinnamon and cardamom make for a delicious molasses cookie.

This spicy mousse recipes uses two kinds of chiles, and a healthy portion of softly whipped cream.

Use two arbol chiles for a hotter, slow-burning mousse.

Here are seven awesome recipes that will make people be all like, "Oh my God, Becky, look at her bundt."

Textures matter: Baking the cheesecake in a water bath insulates it, so it stays creamy and moist; the crunchy streusel topping adds contrast.

If you can’t find blanched hazelnuts, simply toast and skin regular ones.

You’ll never serve ice cream without candied peanuts again.

No ice cream maker? Make this with the best chocolate ice cream you can find—but whatever you do, don’t skimp on the delirium-inducing coffee crumbs.

This pecan fudge recipe is similar in flavor to caramelized white chocolate. Tangy buttermilk tempers the sweetness.

Blind-baking the crust in this lemon buttermilk pie recipe is essential: It keeps it from getting soggy when the custardy filling is added.

Buttermilk lightens the traditional all-cream panna cotta base—without sacrificing lusciousness.

The fragrant richness of coconut oil and the tenderizing power of buttermilk make this the ultimate chocolate pound cake recipe.

A glossy chocolate glaze is one of the simplest ways to dress up a cake. For a pourable consistency and photo-worthy results, follow these tips

Forget milk—beer is the perfect pairing for this chocolate stout layer cake. Take it up a notch with the rich chocolate frosting.

“The great thing about this cake? It's not fussy. You can just pour the glaze over and it sets. Done.” —Rick Mast

“These are really peanut buttery and not too sweet, so the strawberry jam on top is a perfect complement.” —Claire Saffitz, assistant food editor