Vanilla Bean Cupcakes

These tender little cupcakes flecked with vanilla make seconds inevitable.

Salted Caramel Frosting

Slightly bitter caramel whipped into a sweet buttercream with a touch of salt.

Pecan and Salt Caramel Cheesecake

Sweet, salty, and a bit of crunch.

Chocolate Caramel Apples with Salted Pretzels

Bittersweet chocolate, salty pretzels, sweet caramel, and sour apples—did we say it’s all on a stick?

Vanilla Malt Frosting

Classic frosting with a kick of malt.

Caramelized Onion Dip

The addition of goat cheese mimics the zip of Lipton’s famous onion soup mix.

Pasta with Caramelized Tomatoes and Sausage

Pair with a mixed green salad for a quick, satisfying meal.

The Rise of the Salt Tooth

The craze for salted sweets.

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.

Marzipan Caramel Apples with Sesame and Almond

Sesame seeds and almonds cover a caramel-coated sour apple, while marzipan hides inside.

Tricked-Out Caramel Apples

Creative stuffings and coatings take this Halloween staple to a new level.

Cardamom-Spiced Carrot Cake with Whipped Cream Cheese Frosting

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

Peanut Butter–Chocolate Caramel Apples with Honey Peanuts

The name says it all: a sweet, salty, gooey, crunchy apple that’s sure to have many fans.

Beyond Salt and Pepper

From Worcestershire sauce to paprika, here are ten ingredients that will boost flavor in your cooking.

Zucchini–Pine Nut Muffins

Yogurt and zucchini lend substance to a breakfast or afternoon treat.