Making More of Pound Cake

Variations on a classic dessert. (By Caitlin McGrath)

Mel says this pumpkin cake comes together easily and is insanely good; it would work equally well for brunch on its own, or for dessert with a rich frosting or some cinnamon ice cream. ... (By C. Thi Nguyen)

Chowhounds rave about Candy’s recipe. (By Caitlin McGrath)

Wedding Cake Tips

Get the most for your money. (By Roxanne Webber)

Let the Grilling Begin!

Kick off the summer with these easy menus.

Meals, Ready to Eat

Today there are 24 different MRE menus, such as Cheese Tortellini, Jamaican Pork Chop, and Jambalaya. Most are actually quite tasty. (By Matt Palmquist)

Chewy Cakey Fudgy

We sample and rank mail-order brownies, then give you a recipe for the “perfect” brownie.

Shockingly Tasty Fruitcakes

Start now, finish aging by Christmas.

Resurrecting Easter Brunch

Make it easy, unfussy, and delicious.

The Minimalist's Dessert

Cookbook author and confectioner Alice Medrich talks about her love of simple, artisanal sweets. (By Jessica Su)

How to Grill (Almost) Everything

Recipes to keep you fired up all summer long.

Zero-Gravity Gourmet

Is outer space the next frontier for haute cuisine? (By Kathryn Hawkins)

Essentials for the Home Baker

Baking supplies that won’t collect dust. (By Sara Lime)

Not So Much for Cooking

The cookbooks that didn’t quite make the cut. (By Kate Ramos)

Valentine's Day: Love and Hate

One Valentine’s Day menu for the lovers, one for the haters.