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This Glazed and Flaky Apple Tart Will Make You Forget All About Pie

This dessert is absolutely everything, and no one will believe you made it yourself.

The Case for Making Pie Crust in a Stand Mixer

Che Fico pastry chef Angela Pinkerton shares the foolproof method she relies on for fast and flaky crust.

I Will Never Make Ice Cream, But I Will Always Make This Peach Lassi Sorbet

It takes 10 minutes to make and is basically as healthy as a smoothie.

14 Kitchen Tips Worth Memorizing

All the little things that keep our test kitchen running smoothly.

The Cheesy Cauliflower Baked Pasta That My Kids Will Actually Eat

Three gooey cheeses distract tiny humans from the presence of a vegetable in this baked pasta.

My 3 Favorite Bon Appétit Recipes of 2017

Our food director had to pick a favorite child. It wasn't easy.

This Monkey Bread Is Bonkers Delicious

Monkey see, monkey do, monkey bread.

The Best Chocolate Chips for Cookies Aren't Chips At All!

Once you bake with these, you'll never go back to chips.

4 Easy Weeknight Dinners for People Who Work Too Hard

Scallops in 10 minutes, and more awesome recipes that our food director makes time and time again.

Your 11 Burning Thanksgiving Questions, Answered

Last-minute advice for transporting turkey, crispy-bottomed pies, and reheating mashed potatoes.

8 Things You Probably Cook Too Fast

Stop scorching your steak and burning toasted nuts. Sometimes you need to take things nice and slow.

What's the Deal with Hot-Smoked Salmon?

And how does this affect your bagel life?

How to Buy the Best Olive Oil for Whatever You're Cooking

The most loved, least understood ingredient in your kitchen.

4 Weeknight Dinners You Can Throw Together After Work

Recipes to keep that cold can of beer company.

The Cheesy Brunch Recipe You Need This Fall

It also makes an excellent 30-minute breakfast-for-dinner.

How to Make Habanero Peppers Less Spicy, So You Can Actually Taste Them

There are 10 habaneros in this recipe and it's still not that hot. HOW?!

5 Ways to Make Roasted Squash Meal Prep Less Boring

You definitely need to play with some mustard seeds.

Blackout Cake Is Quite Possibly the Most Chocolaty Cake We've Ever Made

Three layers of super moist cake + two layers of creamy pudding = a chocolate lover's dream.

4 Quick and Braise-y Recipes to Cook This Week

Short ribs, chicken curry, and more hearty weeknight dinners in under an hour.

This Chicken Scarpariello Has a Sauce We Want to Lick Off the Plate

When you can't decide between chicken or sausage and peppers—so you have both.

When You Need Extreme Comfort, Make This Moussaka

A blanket of béchamel makes everything better.

How to Make a Crepe Cake That's More Dramatic Than a Shonda Rhimes Show

We went through 125 crepes testing this crepe cake recipe—so we learned a lot.

What Is Sherry Vinegar, Balsamic's Cooler Cousin?

We love sherry vinegar and use it on salads, produce, proteins, beans, and more.