One of the most celebratory and easy desserts I have ever made is the flourless chocolate torte. I have made some version of this for as long as I can remember. For many years, it consisted of a ...

Turkey, stuffing, gravy and some good sides … there’s little doubt about what I’ll serve for a Thanksgiving entrée. But choosing the dessert is harder. It must look great, taste even better, capture ...

Editor’s note: Living in the Colorado high country is pure joy. Baking in it isn’t. High altitude makes cookies spread in the pan, cakes fall, and few baked goods turn out as they do at sea level.

Love cheesecake? Me too, but I often find a standard serving is too much of a good thing, particularly after a full meal. So I sought a cheesecake with the same lush taste and texture but with fewer ...

After hearing of a popular Iowa City restaurant named after her ancestor’s invention, a DI Arts reporter set out to cook and review three original recipes from the restaurant’s cookbook. For her ...

Editor’s note: High altitude makes cookies spread in the pan, cakes fall and few baked goods turn out as they do at sea level. This twice-monthly column presents recipes and tips that make baking in ...

Mix Oreos and melted butter and press into a springform pan or rectangular baking dish. Press some of the Oreo mixture an inch or so up the sides if using a springform. Bake the crust at 350 degrees ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Diane Disbrow of Collinsville, Ill., said she favors concentrating on the delicious food that could come from her kitchen. Her ...