It's still the season for braises, stews and long-simmered pots of comfort food, but as winter hangs on I've been sending my dishes to finishing school near sunnier shores, allowing them to rub elbows ...

Position rack in center of oven and preheat to 375°F. Brush two 8 1/2 x 4 1/2 x 2 1/2-inch metal loaf pans with olive oil. Line pan bottoms with parchment paper; brush parchment with olive oil. Spread ...

Adapted from The Foods of the Greek Islands. My grandmother, mother, and aunt used to make this cake for family feasts, often cutting it into two layers with a piece of string and filling it with ...

Whether you're going for a simple after-dinner chocolate bar or something with more oomph, desserts have a special way of bringing out the joy in everyone's life. Another great thing about desserts is ...

A slice of plain bundt cake with icing sugar on a plate - Claudioventrella/Getty Images Baking cakes can be a truly relaxing and rewarding activity. For some of us, it's a great way to unwind from a ...

This cake derives its magic from a tube of store-bought almond paste, which adds sweetness and almond flavor to boost that of the cherries. Its dense texture is balanced by the cherries and their ...

This light, delicious gluten-free cake is gently scented with lemon zest. Preheat oven to 350°F. Place a round of parchment paper on bottom of a 9-inch springform pan, and grease it and sides of pan ...

Thick and creamy plain yogurt can be used as a substitute for eggs in baking. Eggs serve as a binding agent and leavener and add moisture and texture. Yogurt does, too – particularly when it comes to ...

According to James Beard Award-winning pastry chef Dominique Ansel, any child raised in France has learned to make yogurt cake at home with their mother or grandmother, likely “using the yogurt cup as ...

This nutty almond cake is ideal for those who do not like their cakes to be too sweet. Planning a birthday party for a friend? Looking to surprise someone with something thoughtful, or simply wanting ...