These Halloween brownies are fudgy cocoa brownies baked in one 9×13 pan, cut into 12 squares, and decorated with a piped chocolate spiderweb, a candy eyeball and a gummy worm. Prep takes about 20 minutes, and the pan bakes for 28 to 32 minutes at […]
There are pumpkin pies that anchor the table, bold and heavy, and then there’s this: a pie that floats. Pumpkin Chiffon Pie stands apart with its airy body and whisper-soft finish. It brings all the warmth of cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg without the weight of […]
Crisp, golden, and lightly sugared at the rim, this Lemon Drop Martini has followed me from one dinner party to another, always returning with compliments. You’ll learn exactly how to make a Lemon Drop that tastes balanced and elegant, with a chilled finish that feels […]
These Halloween strawberries are mummy chocolate covered strawberries: 20 fresh berries dipped in dark chocolate, given two candy eyes each, and wrapped in thin lines of white chocolate. They take about 30 minutes, including 10 minutes to set. You need 1 cup of dark or […]
There’s something about a soft ginger molasses cookie that brings warmth long before you even take a bite. Maybe it’s the scent of cinnamon and ginger in the air, or maybe it’s the way the edges firm up in the oven while the center stays […]
There’s a reason cake pops keep coming back around Halloween. These little desserts carry just enough whimsy to make kids laugh and enough flavor to keep adults reaching for seconds. But this version, with its lineup of ghosts, monsters, and grinning pumpkins, adds something else […]
This homemade lemon iced tea is strong black tea sweetened while hot, cut with cold water, and finished with ½ cup of freshly squeezed lemon juice. It takes 10 minutes of work plus 1 to 2 hours in the fridge, and makes about 2 quarts, […]
There’s always that one dish on a holiday table that disappears before the ham’s even carved. For my family, it’s this cranberry fluff salad. It’s not the newest or the showiest, but it strikes a balance that keeps people reaching back for more. Sweet and […]
If you’re planning Halloween party drinks that will stop guests in their tracks, this trio delivers color, flavor, and a bit of theater. Each cocktail brings something different to the table. One leans citrusy and red. Another goes dark and juicy. The third is vibrant […]
A pie crust sets the stage for everything that follows. The filling might get the applause, but the crust decides if the show is worth watching. This sourdough pie crust recipe blends the flakiness of a traditional butter crust with the slight tang of sourdough […]