Paula D.

Slightly spicy with a hint of sweet. Not to mention oh so satisfying. And did we mention fast and easy?

Whether you want a distraction for the kids or a decorative element for dessert, you'll find your solution in these how-tos for drizzling and decorating with chocolate.

How to turn store-bought ice cream into an impressive summer dessert in minutes. You're welcome.

An easy, unexpected way to extend cherry season that's tartly sweet, subtly spiced, and surprisingly irresistible.

Love in pastry-encased incarnation. Simply envelope fruit filling in pie crust and fry until crisply golden outside, bubbling and lush inside. Deep-frying phobes, it's easy as pie.

That's right. Chicken stock or broth in the microwave. Easy. Inexpensive. And done in 10 minutes. Wowsa, right?!

Your newest go-to appetizer. (Or, on lazy nights when you feel like indulging, your dinner. Don't forget the wine.)

A little sweeter (and a lot more vibrant) than traditional English marmalade thanks to the notable presence and complexity of the classic Italian apéritif. Here's how to make it.

It doesn't take an engineering degree to make a decent smoothie. Although it does take a little know-how to make one that makes you want to drink your veggies. Here's how.

We've spent years seeking the perfect matzo ball soup. At last we found it.

A classic middle Eastern mezze that's crisp phyllo on the outside, blissfully melty halloumi and feta on the inside with parsley for some semblance of healthiness. Easy to juggle with a glass of wine in hand.

A breakfast classic. And rightfully so. Tasting is understanding.

This gingerbread Bundt cake has all the warm spicy goodness of gingerbread cookies. And, as if that wasn't enough, it's gilded with a sassy sweet-tart citrus glaze.

Eating healthy was never so easy—or mingled so nicely with tortilla chips and beer.

Maple Sriracha bacon isn't just the title of this simple recipe, it's the ingredient list as well. Which means you probably already have everything you need on hand.

Sorta like shakshuka, aquacotta is an Italian soup from southern Tuscany that's essentially leftover bread, tomatoes, onions, and chiles with eggs and a little Parmesan. Living large.

Millions have become adept at slathering mayo on all manner of food stuff. Yet few have attempted to make it at home. This foolproof recipe may change that.

Dumplings that were named for a pasta-loving priest who got a little gluttonous and strangled himself by swallowing them whole. Gotta be good, eh?

A highly addictive and obscenely moist coffee cake from the legendary Zingerman's Bakehouse. You'll be making this cinnamon and walnut beauty often.

Knowing how to make a gingerbread house entirely from scratch may not have been on your bucket list, but it’s not nearly as complicated as you would imagine. Here's how to make the Brothers Grimm proud.