Flaky Pie Crust

What light through yonder window breaks? It is the east, and this flaky pie crust is the sun. (That's how much we love this crust.)

2 hrs 25 mins

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Chocolate Whipped Cream

Though this recipe is technically chocolate whipped cream, it's really more like chocolate mousse that you want to savor by the spoonful.

1 d 35 mins

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Chocolate-Bourbon Banana Bread

This life-changer of a recipe isn't your mom's banana bread. It's better. And we've got no qualms saying that.

1 hr 30 mins

Eggnog Pie

Essentially a slightly tipsy cheesecake, this bourbon-enhanced eggnog pie is something we're classifying as "holiday desserts for parties where people like to party."

1 hr 15 mins

Meet David

Everything you wanted to know about David but were...um...afraid to ask.

Candied Kumquats

These delectable kumquats are simmered in sweetness until tender and just like candy. And we can't get enough of 'em.

50 mins

13 Dad-Approved Father’s Day Recipes

Meat. Heat. And sweet. Just a few of the things the men in our lives love. At least one day a year, we lavish the dads in our lives with all of the above. For inspiration, look no further.

Vanilla Syrup

You’re going to want to drizzle, douse, and dribble this fragrant homemade vanilla syrup over and into and onto just about everything.

40 mins

5 Thanksgiving Desserts

An homage to all the pies, cakes, and tarts—including pumpkin, natch—that'd make a lovely Thanksgiving finish. 'Cuz we all could use a little more sweetness lately.

Scottish Shortbread

This tender, buttery, crumbly, melt-in-your-mouth Scottish shortbread is as authentic as it gets.

1 hr 25 mins

A Man and His Stove

Twenty years after writing this, David received a touching update when he discovered what happened to his first Viking stove, which he nicknamed Thor.

Homemade Nutella

No longer are you safe from temptation just because you summoned enough fortitude to skip the Nutella aisle at the store. Not safe at all.

30 mins

Chewy Hermit Bars

These chewy hermit bars are a revelation. They're wonderfully spicy, plumped with raisins, and amazingly chewy--even fudge-like.

45 mins