Jump to Recipe These apple pie cupcakes combine a warmly spiced vanilla cake with a tender, caramelized apple filling and a silky cinnamon buttercream. Each cupcake hides a spoonful of apple pie filling in the center and is finished with a small dollop on top for a handheld fall dessert that’s far easier than baking … Read more

People often ask how I come up with new recipes. I don’t have formal pastry training—most of what I know comes from cookbooks, videos, friends, and a lot of trial and error. After spending months developing and testing recipes for my cookbook, Even Better Brownies, I thought it might be useful to share my process. … Read more

Lemon Cardamom Cake Stacks combine bright lemon and warm cardamom for a light, fluffy cake that’s layered with a fresh blueberry glaze and whipped cream. These mini stacks are flavorful, tender, and perfect for a casual dinner party or a special treat. I hadn’t used spray whipped cream in a long time, so when I … Read more

Years ago I spent a summer working in a bakery in Austin, Texas, where one of the loaves was a yeasted cornmeal bread — not the quick cornbread made with baking powder, but a true yeasted loaf with cornmeal folded into the dough. That memory inspired an experiment: could I combine those cornbread flavors with … Read more

A warm, satisfying meal doesn’t need to be complicated. This chicken meatballs with orzo recipe delivers a high-protein, family-friendly dinner you can make in under an hour. Comforting and balanced, this dish combines tender, seasoned chicken meatballs with a creamy orzo cooked in the same skillet for fewer dishes and maximum flavor. Fresh herbs and … Read more

Learn how to make a lighter version of the classic Chicken Caesar Salad: crisp romaine, crunchy croutons, cooked chicken, and a creamy homemade dressing — ready in about 15 minutes. This dietitian-approved take uses Greek yogurt in the dressing for more protein and less saturated fat while keeping the classic Caesar flavor. When my oldest … Read more

Hello and happy New Year! I know it’s already February — January felt slow for me — but I’m finally regrouping and ready to press reset on 2022. Baking is the best way to lift my spirits, and few things cheer me up more than a layered cake. This Matcha and honey cake was inspired … Read more

Thick, chewy S’mores Cookies are bakery-style treats loaded with graham cracker crumbs, chopped Hershey bars, and chocolate chips. Each cookie is wrapped around a whole marshmallow and rolled in graham crumbs before baking, resulting in a warm, gooey center and the nostalgic flavor of a campfire s’more—no fire required. This recipe was originally published in … Read more

A creamy dressing made from mayonnaise and sour cream is tossed with cooked pasta, grilled chicken, crispy bacon and bright green vegetables to create this versatile Chicken Pasta Salad with Bacon. It’s an ideal choice for picnics, potlucks, summer barbecues, weekday dinners, or a child’s lunch box. This Bacon Chicken Pasta Salad is always a … Read more