The fudgy treat is the "perfect dessert to show someone you care about them," says the chef Jennifer Causey Nancy Silverton suggests elevating a classic brownie for Valentine's Day. "By toasting the ...

In “Farm-to-Table Desserts,” chef Lei demonstrates how baking with locally sourced, organic ingredients is so satisfying that it will quickly become an easy and delicious habit. With more than eighty ...

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No mix-ups here — these are the boxed brownies we’d happily buy again.

*CHOCOLATE IN COOKING: A good-quality 70% cocoa chocolate is often used for baking for its intense cocoa flavor. But it can sometimes seem a little sour and overwhelm a family-style treat like a ...

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Note: This classic Passover dessert is chewy and toasty all at once. A little chocolate gives it an added oomph. From "The All-Purpose Baker's Companion," by King Arthur Flour (Countryman Press).

Leaving out flour and adding cocoa powder to this simple batter makes the brownies tender and extra chocolaty. You can substitute Dutch-processed cocoa for natural or try any of the variations below.

Quinoa isn’t just for side dishes or grain salads. This power grain is a superfood ingredient that can be integral to healthier dessert recipes, including these amazing quinoa walnut brownies from Kim ...