Lemon Pound Cake

This golden, rich cake benefits from a generous amount of butter.

Onion Soup Les Halles

Anthony Bourdain’s French onion soup.

Oxtail and Barley Soup

An intensely rich broth comes from slowly simmering oxtails with red wine.

Moist Yellow Cake with Bittersweet Chocolate Frosting

A box of yellow cake mix may be low-effort, but a homemade birthday cake will really show you care.

Potato-Turnip Duck-Fat Latkes

Silver dollar latkes flavored with thyme, onion, and pepper.

Citizen Cake Rum Butter Cake with Key Lime Cream and Tropical Fruits

A fun cake from San Francisco chef Elizabeth Falkner.

Petite Camembert Sandwiches with Leeks and Cremini

Mini grilled cheese bites with a twist.

Chocolate Cassis Cake with Raspberries

Whipped cream frosting makes decorating a cakewalk.

Mardi Gras King Cake

Flavored with bourbon, orange, and spices, this king cake kicks off the Carnival season right.

Herbed Spätzle

Little dumplings that are a great accompaniment for saucy dishes.

Slimy New KFC Menu Item

This week’s mission: KFC’s healthy-eatin' fiasco, and Arby’s upscale burger alternative.

Go for Seconds First

Winemakers charge less for their second-label wines, but the wines are often just as good.

Healthy Butter That Actually Tastes Good

This week’s mission: melted white chocolate dessert sauce and butter with olive oil.

Salt and Pepper Shakers

Season in style.

The Savvy Wedding

Lessons learned and secrets revealed: An insiders' guide to food, booze, gifts, and more.