Vanilla
Loaf de Noël
This decorated loaf cake delivers all of the drama and trappings of a traditional bûche de Noël with only a fraction of the work.
By Alexis deBoschnek
Frothy Hot Vanilla Malted
Malted milk powder adds toasty, caramel-like undertones to this warming winter drink. Splurge on a good vanilla, since its the primary flavoring here.
By Gina Marie Miraglia Eriquez
Anything Goes Biscotti
Think of this flexible biscotti recipe as a formula for whatever flavor of crunchy cookie you’re craving.
By Jesse Szewczyk
Tutti-Frutti Thumbprint Cookies
These shortbread-like cookies are tossed in a mixture of freeze-dried fruit pulverized with granulated sugar, coating the outsides in a fun blanket of fruity flavor.
By Jesse Szewczyk
Vanilla Meringues
These light-as-a-cloud vanilla meringue cookies are perfect for shipping and holiday gifting.
By Zoe Denenberg
Bean Pie
This bean pie, which relies largely on pantry ingredients, has a lovely custard filling consisting of drained canned navy beans that are processed until smooth.
By Millie Peartree
Classic Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars
Baking these chocolate chip cookie bars at a low temperature ensures they are soft from edge to edge.
By Jesse Szewczyk
Stovetop Apple Crisp
This no-bake stovetop apple crisp is perfect for fall cravings when the weather is still warm.
By Jesse Szewczyk
Stovetop Streusel
Strew some of this crispy no-oven streusel on top of cut fruit and suddenly it’s a full-fledged dessert.
By Jesse Szewczyk
Fluffy and Fabulous Coconut Cake
This version of the classic Southern coconut cake keeps things simple with a fuss-free white cake enrobed in frosting with a layer of shredded coconut.
By Jesse Szewczyk
Coconut Cream Pie
A toasted coconut infusion is the secret to this boldly flavored cream pie which offers a superior light texture.
By Sam Worley
Baked Apple Pancake
Cinnamon and brown sugar bring warm flavor to this puffy, large-format apple pancake.
Hot Lips
The Hot Lips is a spicy, citrusy tequila drink that's stirred, not shaken.
By Jessica Gonzalez
Philly Fluff Cake
Far less dense (and far more flavorful) than a traditional pound cake, the Philly fluff cake is known for its ethereally light, fluffy texture.
By Zoe Denenberg
Easy Coffee Cake
Everybody needs a go-to easy coffee cake recipe they can turn to for leisurely morning baking. This version doesn't require a mixer.
By Jesse Szewczyk
Raspberry Swirl Cheesecake
Raspberry swirl cheesecake is better with homemade raspberry purée and an easy brown butter crust.
By Carina Finn
Out of Vanilla Extract? Try One of These Substitutes
Give your bakes a boost with these flavorful substitutes for vanilla extract.
By Zoe Denenberg
Conchas
Enriched bread dough gets shaped into a roll and baked with a crunchy, cookie topping scored to resemble a seashell, or concha.
By Teresa Finney