Rum Balls

Who could possibly say no when offered one of these homemade and inebriating edibles? Certainly not us.

1 hr

Bacon Peanut Brittle

An unexpected yet inspired concoction of sweet, salt, and smoke that'll put your childhood recollections of brittle to shame.

1 hr 5 mins

Baked Bacon

A ridiculously easy way to cook bacon for a crowd. No fuss. No standing at the stovetop. No spatters.

25 mins

Caramelized Strawberries with Ricotta

If you've never experienced caramelized strawberries, grab a carton and get cooking. This easy 15-minute dessert features sweet cooked strawberries piled atop creamy ricotta cheese, and topped with fresh mint.

15 mins

Pâte Sablée (Rich Pie Crust)

Perhaps the most indulgent pie crust known to the French, this boasts the notable addition of egg, cream, and lotsa sugar.

1 hr 30 mins

Ultimate Chocolate Marquise

An exceptionally, deeply chocolate dessert that feels light and cool. It makes an elegant finish on a warm summer night.

6 hrs 25 mins

11 Stealthy Healthy Recipes

Stealthy healthy? It's what we call stuff that's healthy yet doesn't seem lacking or ascetic in any way. It's the sorta healthy that we could—and do—eat each day.

My Kitchen 2.0

After 594 contracter hours, David emerges from the dust and despair of renovating to show off his new kitchen.

Whipped Coffee Mousse

A lovely coffee-flavored dessert that's reminiscent of tiramisu but much, much easier. Coffee, ricotta, heavy cream, and amaretti make it possible.

2 hrs 10 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.

Banana Bread by Cook’s Illustrated

A superlative version of the classic American quick bread that everyone loves. And that everyone pretty much always has the ingredients for on hand.

1 hr 30 mins

White Peach Crostata

Not familiar with the term "crostata"? We have a hunch you're going to like what it means, which is essentially "less fussy than pie."

2 hrs 20 mins