recipes

Mississippi mud pies come in all shapes and sizes: No two are exactly alike They can have one layer, or five, and include ice cream or meringue, a flourless cake, nuts, fudge sauce and even brownie This version, inspired by the towering beauty made by Matt Lewis and Renato Poliafito of Baked in Brooklyn and written about in their book, "Baked Explorations," features a graham cracker base, a dense brownie, chocolate custard and whipped cream

Fresh corn on the cob is given a quick blanch for this salad, an easy yet valuable technique that takes away the starchy flavor and brings out the natural sweetness in the kernels A cool, light buttermilk dressing is spiked with sour cream, garlic and black pepper for creamed corn vibes without the heaviness Crisp cucumbers add crunch and pair beautifully with the herbaceous dill; feel free to use any soft herb, like chives, parsley, tarragon or basil

This simple yet stunning salad celebrates the beauty of summer tomatoes and highlights their sweetness with a rich, tangy sesame vinaigrette A mild, buttery California-style olive oil will meld well with soy sauce and sesame oil, so avoid using a spicier olive oil that may be bitter The dressing and tomatoes can both be prepared separately a few hours ahead and kept refrigerated

This is a mash-up of two kids’ menu standbys: chicken nuggets and meatballs And the result is adult-appropriate, too The combination is a streamlined mix of flavors and textures, since some of the ingredients added to ground meat for classic meatballs (bread crumbs, garlic, and Parmesan) are often used in the crispy coating on chicken nuggets

These delicious and easy One-Pan Balsamic Glazed Chicken Thighs are the perfect weeknight meal. One pan and about 30 minutes!

Easy and delicious, these baked orange chicken thighs with marmalade start cook entirely in the oven! A great weeknight meal!

This easy and delicious lemon glazed chicken comes together quickly for a great weeknight meal. Use any type of chicken!

This beginner-friendly, hands-off braise is for anyone seeking fall-apart pork and lots of savory sauce After browning whole heads of garlic and the pork, the two braise with water until the pork is shreddable, the garlic is buttery and the surrounding liquid is as flavorful as can be Some braises are loaded with many aromatics, but this one zeroes in on caramelized garlic, a heavy hitter that can singlehandedly season a dish

This easy recipe for Cheese Tortellini with Roasted Tomatoes is perfect for a busy weeknight! Full of fresh cherry tomatoes, olive oil, and garlic, it’s simple, summery, and beautiful.

A perfectly soft, classic vanilla cake recipe made entirely from scratch. It's so simple to make and tastes much better than a box mix!

My sweet tea recipe uses a secret ingredient for the BEST flavor! It comes together in 15 minutes and can be enjoyed right away.

Moist chocolate cupcakes are enhanced with hot cocoa mix to create these delicious hot chocolate cupcakes with fluffy marshmallow frosting.

This is not really a New York cheesecake recipe — there’s no lemon (although there could be) — this is an all-American cheesecake of the big, beautiful, lush and creamy variety, the kind that causes gasps of delight when you bring it to the table and sighs of satisfaction when you and your guests savor bite after bite The cake’s velvety texture is a result of a long turn in the mixer, and a cool-down process that requires patience, but not much effort It’s also a cheesecake you can customize

Chocolate Tres Leches Cake is a rich, decadent and moist chocolate cake soaked in three milks and topped with a luscious chocolate whipped cream topping and chocolate shavings.

This chocolate cake recipe is SO moist, SO fudgy, and SO rich with a glossy chocolate fudge frosting. Inspired by the Matilda cake!

Once you try this, you will never find another Madeleine recipe. This recipe produces a light Madeleine cookie with crunchy edges and exterior shell.

Lemon Key Lime Pie Bars: Just sweet enough, incredibly luscious, super creamy, and perfectly tangy...amazingly salty-sweet key lime pie bars!

Chocolate Chip Espresso Yogurt Cake: one bowl, simple to make, a wonderful cake to enjoy anytime. Much better than the bakery!

This thrifty dinner is a a crisp-skinned treat that leaves leftovers for lunch, and, if you like, a 2-quart container of golden broth Reserve the bones, and let them simmer in salted water with a few simple aromatics, while you answer emails, check the news or drink some wine The chicken here is first roasted in a skillet, so even the drippings don't go to waste, used to sauté some hearty greens as a side

This Creamy Gnocchi Pasta Recipe with Italian Sausage and spinach is the ultimate comfort meal with an effortless rich creamy Parmesan Sauce.

Tender steamed buns made from a basic yeasted dough, filled with pork, spices, and a flavorful sauce

These seasonal takes on our Recipe of the Year, Crispy Cheesy Pan Pizza, are recipe revelations from food stylist and photographer Liz Neily. She came up with these pizza topping combinations, using each one to celebrate the fresh and seasonal produce throughout the year.

Chewy, crusty pizza with prosciutto-Parmesan topping, and a garnish of olive oil-tossed arugula.

Tender cinnamon coffee cake topped with a generous amount of slightly crispy, buttery streusel; a classic version of the iconic breakfast baked good but with updates for a failproof method and extra-delicious flavor.

From-scratch with homemade pastry cream, sponge cake, and chocolate glaze, this classic Boston cream pie recipe is decadent and satisfying.

These almond poppy seed tea cakes are buttery and light with a crunchy crackly exterior. You can bake them in a muffin pan.

These brown butter berry tea cakes are delicate miniature sponge cakes. They're similar to madeleines, but much easier to prepare!

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These homemade madeleines are light and airy with crisp edges and have a delicious buttery lemon flavor. These French teacakes are absolutely irresistible!

You can have your cake and eat it guilt-free with these taste-tempting treats. The petite graham cracker “crust,” chopped fresh berries and cream cheese frosting offer all the goodness of cheesecake in manageable portions. —Jill Drury, Milwaukee, Wisconsin