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Foolproof Pie Dough

Vodka is essential to the texture of the crust and imparts no flavor - do not substitute. This dough, which was developed by a test-kitchen team led by...

Author: The New York Times

Wacky Cake

This dense, moist cake is a great baking project for children. Cooking with kids requires having a lot of tolerance for mess and a willingness to slow...

Author: Trish Hall

Roasted and Caramelized Pears

Author: Florence Fabricant

Free Form Apple Or Pear Tart

Author: Mark Bittman

Sour Cream Coffee Cake

Here is a classic coffee cake with a tender crumb and a crunchy streusel topping that comes together in about an hour. It's quite rich, so your serving...

Author: Robert Farrar Capon

Cranberry Pecan Muffins

Author: Molly O'Neill

Charlotte Russe

Author: Julia Reed

Blueberry Crumb Cake

For weekend entertaining, planning a menu that can be made in large quantities is essential. A host expecting weekend guests should shop ahead and, well...

Author: Molly O'Neill

Quince Compote

Quince is a fruit that grows abundantly throughout the Mediterranean. Though it's too hard and tart to bite into, it has a wonderful perfume. I like to...

Author: Martha Rose Shulman

Raisin and Nut Studded Biscotti

Author: Molly O'Neill

Aztec Hot Chocolate Pudding

It looks alarming when you make it -- it's hard to believe that sprinkling sugar and cocoa on top of a cake batter and then pouring hot water over it will...

Author: Nigella Lawson

Blackberry Pie

This recipe came to The Times in 1996 from Annie Davis, a United Air Lines flight attendant from Elizabethton, Tenn., who competed in the Appalachian Fair...

Author: Florence Fabricant

Eating Well Plum Torte

Author: Marian Burros

Whole Wheat Ginger Scones

Coconut oil should really be called butter, but then we'd confuse it with a skin cream. It is the perfect nondairy fat to use for scones and other baked...

Author: Martha Rose Shulman

Strawberry Cream Sponge Roulade

Author: Florence Fabricant

Strawberry Yogurt Panna Cotta

Author: Florence Fabricant

Bread Pudding With Lemon Sauce

Author: Pam Belluck

Fig and Almond Tart

Author: Julia Reed

Dried Nut and Fruit Cake

Author: Marian Burros

Devil's Food Cupcakes

Author: Amy M. Spindler

Roasted Apple and Pear Compote With Candied Ginger

This comforting compote should be served warm. If you do want a little indulgence, add a dollop of crème fraîche to each serving.

Author: Martha Rose Shulman

Apple Tarte Tatin

Author: Moira Hodgson

Steamed Cranberry Pudding

Author: Patricia Brooks

Lattice Top Strawberry Pie

Here is a classic American strawberry pie. The filling is super simple - just strawberries, sugar, a bit of flour and butter - and the crosshatched crust...

Author: The New York Times

Vienna Waffle Cookies

Author: Mimi Sheraton

Raisin Currant Bread

Author: Suzanne M. Charle

Coconut Flan

Author: Hilary De Vries

Cherry Tart

Author: Julia Reed

Lemon Lime Satin Creams

Here is an easy, citrusy dessert that can be made ahead of time for the most part. Mix lemon and lime zest with eggs, sugar and cream, and then refrigerate...

Author: Nigella Lawson

Chocolate Chestnut Mousse Tart

Chilled dough for a 10-inch flan ring, as above, baked as described for lemon meringue tart

Author: Mimi Sheraton

Plum Compote

Author: Marian Burros

Chocolate Crumb Crust

Author: Molly O'Neill

Mexican Shortbread Cookies

Author: Molly O'Neill

French Chocolate Mint Pie

Author: Nancy Arum

Melissa Kelly's Chocolate Hazelnut Torte

Author: Florence Fabricant

Old Vienna Marbled Gugelhupf

Author: Molly O'Neill

Queen of Puddings

Author: Christine Muhlke

Apple Walnut Drop Scones

There are many reasons an apple a day may keep the doctor away. Among popular fruits, apples rank second (after cranberries) in antioxidant power, according...

Author: Martha Rose Shulman

Mohntorte (Poppy Seed Cake)

Author: Molly O'Neill

All Purpose Pie Dough

Author: Sam Sifton

Swedish Pancakes

Author: Craig Claiborne

Blueberry Kuchen

Author: Nigella Lawson

Pear and Raisin Charlotte

Author: Florence Fabricant

Almond Shortbread Rounds

Author: Molly O'Neill

Banana Chocolate Chip Tea Cake

Author: Nigella Lawson

Gooseberry Fool With Elder Flower

Author: Moira Hodgson