Anyone who has ever baked a cake knows the despair of trying to turn it out of the pan, only to see it stick or break into pieces. I'll never forget the first-ever birthday cake I baked for my ...

These days, I’m not much of a baker. There was a time, before three children, when I had a less all-consuming job, when everyone got a richly flavored (raspberry truffle! lemon blueberry!), layered ...

The broccoli and sausage ring is a total classic in Campania—especially when the weather cools down. Cozy meals, you know?

MAKE THE CAKE Preheat the oven to 350°. In a large saucepan, whisk 1 cup of the porter with the molasses and bring just to a boil. Remove from the heat, stir in the baking soda and let cool completely ...

If you’re after a taste of Italian home baking, you’ve gotta try this hazelnut cake. It's really, really something. Known as 'ciambella alle nocciole', it’s packed with the rich flavor of roasted ...