Baking

The brownie, a dessert inspired by the Gilded Age socialite Bertha Palmer, was created for the 1893 World's Fair in Chicago. I gave it a taste test.

I tried famous pie recipes from three celeb chefs — Dominique Ansel, Alton Brown, and Bobby Flay — to see which would result in the best pumpkin pie.

As a seasoned chef, I've learned helpful tips and tricks from culinary school that home cooks can use for quickly prepping and upgrading dishes.

After attending pastry school in France, I've learned that using high-quality chocolate and thoroughly whipping eggs helps create the best brownies.

I decided to pit apple pie recipes from Ina Garten and Martha Stewart against each other. Only one was worth the mess.

A home baker tested KitchenAid stand mixers for power, durability, and value. Our top picks mix egg whites, cookie batter, and bread dough with ease.

My favorite recipe for chocolate cake (and buttercream) is from Joanna Gaines. The star ingredient is cola, and it's perfect for dinner parties.

After attending pastry school in France and working at bakeries, I've noticed home bakers make mistakes like overmixing dough and crowding the oven.

The best stand mixers power through cookie dough, buttercream, bread dough, and more. A professional baker tested 17 to find the best for every need.

I make my chocolate chip cookie recipe from memory. My sons want me to write it down; the cookies are the taste of their childhood.

As a pastry cook, I know good brownies. These are my favorite easy ways to make better brownies from a box mix, such as using creative mix-ins.

After attending pastry school in France, I've learned that using a kitchen scale and buying high-quality butter helps create the best cookies.

Easy tips or add-in ingredients can upgrade any boxed cake mix. As a pastry cook, these are my favorite ways to make a box of cake mix taste homemade.

I've saved money on groceries by making bread at home. Here are my best tips for beginners looking to create a starter and bake homemade sourdough.

Small-business owner Katrina Golden explains why she thinks sales have cooled and how tariffs are affecting her baking business.

I decided to bake one new treat per week, and saw many benefits. I found myself snacking less and more intentionally, and my mental health improved.

I make my own sourdough bread at home to save money on groceries. However, there are a few things I wish I'd known before making my first loaf.

Chef and restaurateur Camari Mick breaks down dessert scenes from movies and TV based on realism.

Dolly Parton isn't just a legendary musician and fashion icon — she's also a great chef. Her delicious cornbread recipe is ready in just 30 minutes.

Desserts like peanut-butter balls and rich chocolate fudge are ideal for holiday entertaining and require only a few ingredients to make.