Apple-Spice Layer Cake with Caramel Swirl Icing

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

Chicken and Wild Rice Casserole

A hearty casserole scented with porcini mushrooms.

Roasted Chicken Broth with Scallops and Chives

An elegant first course for when you want to impress.

Easy Berry Butter Cake

Possibly the easiest cake ever.

Tropical Fruit Salad with Cacao Nibs

Mango, papaya, and banana, with the added crunch of hazelnuts and slightly bitter cacao nibs.

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

A fun cake from San Francisco chef Elizabeth Falkner.

Banana Pudding

Meringue-topped single servings.

Very Blueberry Muffins

These buttery muffins are packed with blueberries, then sprinkled with sugar for a crunchy, sweet top.

Strained and Drained

Tools for getting the most out of your food.

Best Eggnog

A potent recipe for the holidays.

Crush Ice Without Burnout

Blenders that do the job.

Chocolate Cassis Cake with Raspberries

Whipped cream frosting makes decorating a cakewalk.

Chili con Carne

Also called "bowl of red" by Texans, this stew of meat, onions, and tomatoes has a Spanish name but originated in the Lone Star State.

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For many kitchen items, cheaper is better.