The Chinese custom of slipping messages of good fortune into little cakes is one explanation for a Chinese-American icon: the fortune cookie.

Pasta made with matzo cake meal is extremely light in texture and is no fuss to prepare when it’s rolled and cut into thin strips.

Think of this tart as a study in almonds, beginning with a crust enriched with ground almonds that is topped with marzipan (a confection of almonds with the flavor of almond extract) followed by frangipane...

The flavor of this rich chocolate cake is terrific the day it’s baked but becomes even deeper over time.

While latkes (potato pancakes pan-fried in oil) are traditional—and we've never met a latke we didn't love—why not end the meal this year with apple fritters that are as tender and delicate as...

Juicy pineapple with a nip of rum and ginger is a sophisticated compote that complements bites of the pecan spice cake but also makes a satisfying light dessert on its own.

These lacy, savory, funnel-cake-like squiggles, made with the mild Swiss cheese known as Appenzeller, are unbelievably light because of the carbonation of the beer in the batter.

Ladled over plain yogurt, stirred into a cocktail, or served with pound cake, your guests will be wowed by its elegant form and haunting flavor.

Kids may have the lock on trick-or-treating, but grownups get an even sweeter deal on Halloween with these homemade candies, classic cakes, and sophisticated drinks.

Tis’ the season of strawberries, and we’re featuring this juicy red berry in all its glorious sweet, fruity flavor. From Strawberry Panna Cottas to Rhubarb Strawberry Pudding Cake,...