Baked Goods

‘Tis the season.

They’re a family favorite for a reason.

They're a classic for a reason.

The secret’s in the cream cheese.

They make a statement.

So easy and delicious.

Bananas turning black? Lucky you.

They’re so soft and chocolate-y.

Calling all chocolate-lovers!

It doesn't get any better than this.

It'll impress everyone.

It might even be better than the Thanksgiving meal itself.

No knead, no problem.

For the pumpkin lovers & haters alike.

They taste just like the real deal.

Spoiler: It's definitely in your fridge already.

Grab a slice before it’s gone.

Just look at these layers.

It’s loaded with chocolate ganache.

One is never enough.

Say hello to your new favorite fall dessert mash-up.

Every fall party needs a batch.

I never celebrate Thanksgiving without it.

Say goodbye to soggy crusts.

Consider this your fall bucket list.

How many are you bookmarking?

It really takes it to the next level.

The gooey pumpkin filling + maple cream cheese icing = everything.

Plus, it's a great baking project for kids.

Plus: our secret for making them extra tall and flaky.

You haven’t had cheesecake like this before.

Wait until you taste the spiced-sugar coating.

If you're new to sourdough, start here.

They're perfectly chewy.

One bite will transport you back to your childhood.

They're chewy-yet-crisp and loaded with pumpkin and warm fall spices.

Oh, and they take 10 minutes to throw together.

All of the flavor, none of the frying.

Ready to pack into little pink boxes — or directly into your mouth.

A step-by-step guide for making a sourdough starter.

The icebox cake needs no cooking or baking, and yet it yields what you would swear are slices of tender cake layers, filled with airy whipped cream and fresh fruit.

Dare we say they're better than Red Lobster’s.

The retro mall-style cookie cake you know and love, only better.

Ready the vanilla ice cream.

A loaf of tender, warm bread in less than an hour? It's not magic — it's no-time bread!

Have you ever tried making your own crackers? Your very own crispy, crunchy, seed-topped crackers? My recommendation: try it. Definitely. Crackers are surprisingly easy to make at home with just five basic ingredients, a rolling pin, and a baking sheet. There is no kneading required nor yeast needed; just mix the dough for a minute, then roll, cut, and bake it. Make yourself a quick batch tonight and have homemade crackers for lunches, snacks, and dinners all week long.

October officially kicks off comfort food season (in my house at least), and these cheesy scalloped potatoes are a decadent way to welcome in the fall. Even if you are cooking for two, there is nothing better than having a pan of these to graze from, whether it’s breakfast or dinner, throughout the week. The potatoes are sliced into 1/8-inch thickness, parboiled on the stovetop before baking, and prepared with onions, Dijon mustard, and cheese.

Feels goods, right?

This breakfast casserole was made for summer.

Just saying.

For whenever a craving strikes.

All the smart home cooks are doing it.

Memorize this recipe and ditch delivery.

It's an effortlessly airy vanilla cake layered with velvety custard and perfectly ripe strawberries.

It's way easier than apple pie.

Breakfast has never looked so good.

And it comes together with three basic ingredients.

Do you really need a reason to bake a single dark, chocolatey brownie? One that requires only pantry staples and a toaster oven? A brownie that you don’t have to share? Fine, I’ll give you a few — it’s better than a box mix and only takes about 20 minutes total to make, bake, and cool. Brownies are the champions of chocolate cravings, and this one is chewy, chocolatey, and fast. Baking in a toaster oven has a few benefits.

I was honored when my dear friend Maggie recently asked for my baking assistance; she wanted to conquer her grandmother’s celebrated chocolate cake recipe and thought I might be able to help. Although it is a beloved family favorite, not a single relative has been successful in their attempts to recreate it. I was (overly) confident in my abilities and gladly accepted the challenge. Little did I know how much of a challenge it would turn out to be. What resulted is five (count that, five!

Dutch crunch is the delightful sandwich bread you didn't know you needed.

Summer — the season of impromptu picnics, backyard get-togethers, and lazy dinners — demands hospitable and casual desserts that come together easily and feed everyone from large to small. This is one of my favorites: A one-bowl butter cake, baked in a pretty dish, and topped with tangy whipped cream and piles of summer fruit. Easy as one-two-three, and beautiful too.

It's a classic frittata meets French onion soup mash-up that is dressed to impress.

The secret ingredient? Cooked carrots.

There's something for every schedule and every baker.

Mace adds a subtle but intriguing flavor to these tasty, tender treats.

When you crave a sweet snack but want to avoid the seduction of a whole cake or a dozen chocolate chip cookies, the one-off mug cake is your best friend. Have you ever made a mug cake? It’s just what it sounds like: a few tablespoons of ingredients whisked up in a mug and baked in the microwave for less time than it takes to make popcorn. Presto: sweet, moist cake. And just one of them.

Literally easier than pie.