Food writer Samantha Seneviratne believes that cooking is a necessity but baking is a choice. In her latest cookbook, “The Joys of Baking,” she writes about how baking has become a powerful form of ...

Choosing the right rice cake is key to the perfect base for your snack. Go for plain or lightly salted rice cakes to balance ...

Torta di Mele is an Italian apple cake with a tender crumb and golden-brown crust. It’s an old-fashioned homemade sweet treat fondly associated with “nonnas,” Italian grandmothers. This handy ...

It’s no secret that I love apple desserts. This custardy, apple-rich cake is well worth the effort. The small apple slices are microwaved prior to being added to a portion of the batter. To ensure ...

September rushed in with cool autumn temperatures and the ongoing battle between thick, gloomy rain clouds and clear blue sky. I won’t deny I’ve enjoyed pulling a sweater or two out of my winter ...

I lived with my grandparents for a year after high school and I loved walking in the door and seeing a cake pan cooling on the counter. I would cut myself a square and relish the simple dessert. It ...

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