• Lemon Curd Recipe
    November 19, 2018
    This lemon curd recipe, adapted from Sherry Yard's awesome book The Secrets of Baking, has been in our family for years. It's great with yogurt, spread on toast, spooned into a tart shell (or lots of mini tart shells), or divided into 4 5-ounce jars to give as gifts.TipLemon curd will keep in the fridge...
  • Raspberry Whipped Cream
    November 18, 2018
    Every year for her birthday, Celia requests The Best Chocolate Cake with this raspberry whipped cream for frosting. We're pretty sure it's not just because that's pretty much the biggest cake any of us have ever seen. This raspberry whipped cream makes a terrific, not-too-sweet frosting for a wide variety of cakes and cupcakes, but it's...
  • Classic Buttercream Frosting Recipe
    November 16, 2018
    This adaptable buttercream frosting recipe can be used as-is or dyed any color you like. You can pipe, spread or schmear it onto cupcakes and cakes as desired, and a tablespoon or two of milk more or less can firm it up or loosen it to exactly the consistency you'd like. We like to use...
  • Biscuiteers Royal Icing Recipe
    November 10, 2018
    The line and flood method is exactly what it sounds like. Using one batch of royal icing, part of which you’ll thin slightly more than the rest, you’ll draw a line around the outside of each cookie and then flood the thinner icing inside the line to create a smooth surface. In the cookies below,...
  • Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp Recipe
    June 1, 2018
    Is there anything better than strawberry and rhubarb together? This easy strawberry rhubarb crisp recipe gently amplifies that ideal flavor combination without getting in its way. It fits perfectly into a deep-dish pie plate. I've used an older version of this one for years.Don't neglect to bake this on a rimmed cookie sheet — it will bubble...