Baking

This lovely treat is usually filled with simple whipped cream and presented at teatime. Inspired by a dessert from Ballymaloe Cookery School, this one is dressed up with luscious coffee-whiskey cream and coffee-flavored meringues.

The almond paste in these muffins adds wonderful flavor and keeps them moist.

This recipe for the classic Greek dessert called galaktoboureko is from Romeo, a delightful place in Old Town.

Here's a fine-textured cake with a luxurious cream cheese and whipped cream frosting.

Made with a fraction of the butter used for most upside-down cakes, this dessert has the flavor and texture of angel food cake — and it tastes so good that nobody will know it has been streamlined.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

This recipe can easily be doubled.

Good as the centerpiece of a meatless meal.

They're delicious served warm with butter, preserves or honey.

Chocolate chip cookies are taken to a crispy, crunchy new level.

Begin preparing this at least a day ahead.

An old-fashioned layer cake topped with a lusciously sticky icing.