New Jersey Crumb Cake Recipe

Is there a marked difference between New Jersey–style crumb cake and New York–style crumb cake? Not really. But as someone from the Garden State, I’ll always think of this style of cake as the former. “Crumb cake” is a moist vanilla cake topped with a thick layer of cinnamon-scented brown sugar streusel. Unlike “coffee cake,” … Read more

Apple Pie With Cheddar Cheese Crust Recipe

With its bold flavor and unmatched character, this apple pie with cheese-laced crust can make even the staunchest à la mode fan melt. Sharp cheddar cheese provides a salty undertone to the buttery pie crust that complements the sweetness of apple pie filling in a way that vanilla ice cream never could. For the filling, … Read more

Caramel Flan Recipe | Epicurious

The velvety texture of these individual caramel flans will end any occasion with an elegant accent. A globe-trotting dish with roots in ancient Rome, this creamy custard can take several forms, depending on where in the world you are. This sweet version (yes, some flans are savory) follows the style of Spanish flan recipes, calling … Read more

Lactation Cookies Recipe | Epicurious

Step 1 Mix 3 cups (267 g) old-fashioned oats, 1 cup (113 g) whole wheat flour, ¾ cup (94 g) all-purpose flour, 5 Tbsp. brewer’s yeast powder, ¼ cup (25 g) ground flaxseed, 3 Tbsp. white chia seeds, 1 tsp. ground cinnamon, ½ tsp. aluminum-free baking powder, ½ tsp. baking soda, and ¼ tsp. fine … Read more

Frozen Chocolate-Covered Bananas Recipe | Epicurious

With sweet fruit encased in a chocolate shell, plus all the toppings your heart desires, chocolate-covered bananas are a sweet treat you can prep ahead to please folks of any age. Start with just-ripe bananas, which are pleasingly sweet but able to maintain their structural integrity better than ones covered in brown spots. (Save those … Read more

Herby Green Goddess Potato Salad Recipe

Tossed in a verdant sauce that recalls green goddess dressing, this striking herby spin on potato salad will have long-time skeptics reconsidering their stance. Tender herbs get blitzed into zingy sour cream and luscious mayo, with both lemon zest and juice to keep everything bright. The skins are left on the potatoes for texture. Feel … Read more

Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe

It’s highly doubtful anyone could tell that these gluten-free chocolate chip cookies weren’t made with wheat-based all-purpose flour. The key is the homemade gluten-free flour blend. Made from finely ground brown rice flour, potato starch, and tapioca flour, it gives the cookies an irresistibly chewy texture, complete with crispy edges and pillowy interiors. The nuts … Read more

One-Bottle Vermouth Sangria Recipe | Epicurious

Sweet vermouth is a cheat code for quick sangria. This cocktail staple is a ready-made combination of the classic Spanish pitcher drink’s principle ingredients—wine, spirits, and sugar—and it has already been infused with deep, complex flavor by the pros. All you need is to pour it in a pitcher and add a squeeze of fresh … Read more

Texas Sheet Cake Recipe | Epicurious

When time is tight and you need something to feed a crowd at a picnic, potluck, or bake sale, this Texas sheet cake recipe is the answer. The fudgy single-layer cake gets its lush crumb from melted butter and a tangy boost from buttermilk. The genius of the recipe is in its timing: Right after … Read more

Orange Marmalade Recipe | Epicurious

From David Lebovitz’s 2010 cookbook, Ready for Dessert, comes this easy orange marmalade recipe with a genius juicing method. By squeezing cut oranges over a mesh strainer, Lebovitz preserves the valuable seeds. He wraps them in cheesecloth and adds to the mixture of boiling water, sugar, and citrus—pith and all—on the stovetop, then simmers and … Read more