“It’s not dessert unless it’s brown.” That’s the way a former colleague of mine defended her love of chocolate treats — and her disdain for any other type of dessert. If you’re firmly in that camp, ...

1. Heat oven to 400 F. Grease an 11-by-15-by-1-inch sheet pan. 2. Wrap beets in foil and cook for about 40 minutes or until tender. Let cool then peel and puree in a food processor. 3. Mix oil, sugar ...

Amanda Rettke, the food blogger behind I am Baker and the cookbook author of Surprise-Inside Cakes, goes beyond classic desserts with her creative ideas for making amazing over-the-top cakes. Here are ...

3. Scrape the batter into the pan and smooth it with the back of a spoon. Starting at the outside edge, arrange the pears ...