We bet you can't name a more enticing scent than a homemade cake baking up to springy, golden brown perfection in your oven. (Go ahead, we'll wait.) The truth is, nothing beats it—except, of course, ...

Tricia is a recipe developer and tester for People Inc. with a focus on baking and pastry as well as a passion for all things food-related. She has developed over 1,200 recipes, which have appeared ...

Boxed cake mix is a pantry classic for a reason: It delivers a crowd-pleasing cake with almost no effort. The basics haven’t changed much since John D. Duff of P. Duff and Sons, a now-shuttered ...

As a professional recipe developer focused on baking, I am more aware of the cost of eggs than most folks. Try making a custard tart that calls for eight egg yolks, then testing it three more times.

If you’re a gardener like me, you know that it’s crucial to have lots of fun ways in your back pocket to use up freshly picked vegetables. When it’s squash season, I use green and yellow squash ...

The holiday season seems to be besotted with spice cake. The dessert offers depth to your celebratory dinners. Sweet enough to feel special, but with a muted, fragrant quality that warms you up on a ...