This buttery, rich cake has a moist, slightly dense texture. It’s lovely with brunch, as a dessert, or served with tea or coffee for an afternoon pick-me-up. INGREDIENTS: 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 cups whole-milk ricotta cheese (drained to be as dry as possible) 1...Read More

Prepare to indulge in a cake that is both effortlessly simple to make and undeniably delicious! Hot milk cake is the perfect cake to serve with fresh summer fruit such as sliced peaches or mixed berries. If you appreciate the subtle flavor of shortbread or pound cake, you will savor the classic taste of this...Read More

This blueberry pie is a classic — simple, straightforward goodness! INGREDIENTS: CRUST Use this recipe for double pie crust. FILLING 3/4 cup sugar 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon salt 6 cups fresh blueberries 2 tablespoons lemon juice 2 tablespoons butter METHOD: Heat oven to 425°F. For the crust, roll half the pie dough into...Read More

Homey Fall crisps are pure comfort food. We like to use fresh Warren or Bartlett pears that are a little bit firm — don’t use overly ripe or mushy pears. Serve the crisp warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for the ultimate Fall dessert! INGREDIENTS: 7 cups peeled and sliced pears (about 7...Read More

Everyone enjoys a great piece of pie, especially at Thanksgiving, and it is easily one of America’s favorite desserts. However, the bane of most cooks is making the pie crust! While it’s easy and convenient to turn to store-bought, pre-rolled pie crust, nothing comes close to a homemade, buttery, flaky pie crust. If you’re a...Read More

These delicious nutty truffles taste like a tiny slice of pecan pie — and the perfect ending to a large meal. INGREDIENTS: 2 1/2 cups pecans, toasted and chopped 1 cup graham crackers, crushed (or vanilla wafers can be used) 1 cup brown sugar, firmly packed 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoon maple syrup or dark...Read More

Sometimes called a ‘chocolate cobbler’ in the midwest, Devil’s Float is a little like a brownie, something like a pudding — kind of like a hot fudge cake — and so delicious! As it bakes, it forms its own chocolate sauce on the bottom. When you scoop out a serving, underneath the cake is some...Read More

I was a latecomer to the galette. Not quite a pie, and not quite a tart, this open-face pastry consists of a pie crust pastry, a layer of fruit, with the edges of the crust folded roughly around the filling. As a classically trained pastry chef, it didn’t appeal to my sensibilities. I’m convinced most...Read More

INGREDIENTS: Cooking spray 1 cup slivered almonds, roasted 2 1/4 cups sugar 3-4 drops lemon juice 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, cut into pieces 2 cups light cream 1 cup light corn syrup 2 vanilla beans 1 teaspoon Fleur de Sel salt METHOD: Line a 9- by 9- by 2-inch baking pan with foil, extending...Read More

INGREDIENTS: 1 tablespoon butter 3/4 cup honey 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 cups whole natural almonds 1 tablespoon fresh grated orange zest METHOD: Line a large baking sheet lined with parchment paper; lightly grease the paper and set aside. Melt the butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the honey and salt. Bring...Read More