Baking

A glug of lemon-lime soda gives this pound cake a citrusy zip and tender crumb.

Are you baking with spoiled flour? Learn how to tell and the best ways to keep it fresh.

Jesse and Shilpa answer listener questions and chat with iconic baker Cheryl Day.

An easy one-bowl recipe, no shaping or scoring required.

A generous glug of stout gives this snackable loaf a malty depth.

As energizing as an energy bar, with a much simpler ingredient list.

Like chocolate chip cookies with olive oil and rice crispy treats with tahini.

Jesse and Shilpa share their pro tips, plus chat with bagel expert Melissa Weller.

These cheesy biscuits are a dream savory breakfast. Or pile them in a basket to round out any dinner.

Crispy edges, chewy centers, and puddles of chocolate in every bite.

A giant baba au rhum, jiggly tiramisu panna cotta, and more at-home riffs on Italian bakery classics.

This laid-back Italian tart is made with a tender, buttery shortbread crust, filled with apricot jam, and blanketed in a layer of sliced almonds.

This playful take on classic Italian rum babà soaks a giant, plush brioche loaf in a fiery rum syrup infused with plenty of citrus.

This sheetcake version of Italian cassata houses a booze-soaked spongecake and sweet ricotta under a blanket of green marzipan dotted with candied fruit.

What your biscuits have been missing? A can of creamed corn.

Shilpa and Jesse talk about this festive winter bake, plus chat with award-winning author Nicola Lamb.

We tested every mix from Betty Crocker, Duncan Hines, Dolly Parton, and more to determine which box is worthy of your birthday.

We’re bringing back quiche.

Pavlova meets Black Forest cake in a holiday dessert designed to steal the spotlight.

A riff on the New York classic black-and-white cookie, featuring refreshing peppermint extract and a sprinkle of festive crushed candy canes.

The classic dessert reimagined as a soft and chewy cookie with a buttery, brown-sugar-sweetened graham cracker dough and a silky lime custard filling.

A simple sandwich cookie made with black tea, fresh ginger, and ground cardamom that tastes just like a cup of milky chai.

A shortbread base made with cheddar cheese provides a salty contrast against a chewy caramel in this playful cookie bar that pays homage to Chicago mix popcorn.

These pinwheel-style swirls pair classic sugar cookie dough with cranberry and red wine jam. They’re equally at home on a cheese plate and served as dessert.