Served at the Obama inaugural luncheon, this dessert is a delicious combination of juicy apple filling and buttery brioche.

Adorned with maple frosting, these are autumn made bite-sized!

Addictive from the first bite, this cake will tempt the most avid of dessert dissidents.

A three-layer extravaganza with a touch of molasses and shredded apple to keep it moist.

Kept extra-moist with a generous helping of grated carrot, and lightly spiced with cardamom and ginger.

This week’s mission: personality-based soft drinks and microwave baked desserts.

This week’s mission: Quasi-healthy chips containing fruit, and nondairy “milk” that tastes like rancid nuts.

Pro kitchen tools for the home chef, all under $10.

Ten frozen concoctions to help you chill out this summer.

Kingpin food on a volunteer budget at the 2008 Democratic National Convention.

There’s never been a better time to give.

Croustade with Apples and Prunes in Armagnac

Mile-High Apple Pie

This version is adored by all my guests and has even been served as a wedding cake.