This cake was created from thrift and was supposedly named after its appearance, which reminded people of the muddy Mississippi River bottom.
There are many things that appeal about a Basque cheesecake—it's crustless (one less job) and is meant to look “rustic” with its wrinkled and jagged sides.
Yes, it's a shortcut in a microwave. It's also a gooey, fudgy, wildly good chocolate cake.
We don’t bake with grapes as often as we should. But even the most average supermarket varieties come alive when roasted with a bit of sugar and seasoning.
Layer homemade custard, ripe bananas, and vanilla wafers under clouds of whipped cream for this iconic dessert.
Nutty, protein-packed, and batchable—perfect for hectic mornings.
Frozen into a slushy, the classic tequila and grapefruit cocktail becomes even more refreshing.
Cannoli and sfogliatelle require complex technique—making them is best left to the professionals. But a galette-inspired variation? That’s a snap to do at home.