Creamy, dreamy American buttercream is one of the easiest ways to finish off a cake, build a cookie sandwich, or ice a tray of chocolate chip cookie bars. Bonus: You only need five ingredients and five minutes to make this tried-and-true homemade buttercream frosting recipe. The butteriest buttercream starts with softened butter, so be sure … Read more
Whether you’re a buttercream beginner or cake decorating pro, this straightforward Swiss meringue buttercream recipe will be your new go-to. Made with whipped egg whites, Swiss meringue buttercream is airier and more stable than American buttercream (made by whipping softened butter with powdered sugar) but has a lush mouthfeel that can’t be beat. This silky, … Read more
Believed to originate in Baja California, Mexico, circa 1950, fish tacos combine Indigenous, Asian, and European culinary traditions into one perfect bite. This extremely versatile version from Lourdes Castro is one of our favorite ways to make them on a weeknight. While Castro opts for corn tortillas, you can swap in flour tortillas if you … Read more