We may earn a commission from links on this page. I’m always game for a complicated dessert recipe—I love a challenge—but there’s a special satisfaction that can only come from not trying too hard and ...

A nonfood magazine editor once asked me for a short dessert recipe for publication. I sent one for meringues made only of egg whites and sugar. The editor thought readers would not have mixers in ...

Blending cake batter offers a quick, easy alternative to traditional baking, with tips for success and a Brazilian carrot cake recipe featured in this inventive approach. If you’re of a certain age, ...