Cooking TipsHow to Make Vanilla Cupcakes from Scratch Grab some vanilla beans! It’s time to learn how to make vanilla cupcakes for special occasions, birthdays and just because.
Cooking Tips10 Great Tips for Winter Grilling Why mothball your grill for winter when there are so many perks? Just think—there are no pesky bugs, and you don’t need to worry about keeping food chilled!
RecipesTurtle Skillet “This caramel-chocolate dip with buttery biscuit dippers is delicious! You can use refrigerated croissants instead of biscuits for a flakier texture and caramel dip instead of sauce.” —Betsy Tankersley, Flat Rock, North Carolina
RecipesSkillet Stout Brownies “These stout brownies are so rich and fudgy. I also love that it comes together quickly, so it’s perfect for busy weeknights.” —Mandy Naglich, New York, New York
RecipesSlow-Cooked Gingered Pears “My slow cooker allows me to serve a heartwarming dessert without much effort. Topped with caramel sauce, these tender pears feature a surprise filling of nuts and brown sugar.” —Catherine Mueller, St. Paul, Minnesota
RecipesCinnamon-Raisin Banana Bread Pudding “My family likes to change the toppings for this luscious dessert. We use berries, chopped nuts or fruit, ice cream, whipped cream or caramel topping. If I’m making the dessert for adults only, I love to add a little rum to the milk mixture to give the pudding extra flavour.” —Aysha Schurman, Ammon, Idaho
RecipesBlack Forest Panettone Pudding “My chocolate-cherry bread pudding uses Panettone, the holiday bread people often receive but aren’t sure how to use. I make a glorious sauce for it using ice cream.” —Devon Delaney, Westport, Connecticut
RecipesGinger Apple-Pear Crisp “Enjoy autumn aromas—apples, cinnamon and spices—in this delicious recipe. It’s even better with a scoop of vanilla or pumpkin ice cream! Whipped cream is always an option.” —Holly Battiste, Barrington, New Jersey
RecipesCherry Upside-Down Bread Pudding “I’ve always loved bread pudding, and I enjoy fixing this for my family on a chilly day. You could use a different flavour of pie filling and omit the chocolate chips to make a completely different dessert. It’s always delicious!” —Ronna Farley, Rockville, Maryland
RecipesCinnamon Spiced Apples “If you’re feeling festive, scoop some vanilla ice cream over a bowl of my cinnamon spiced apples. They’re homey, aromatic and just plain heavenly.” —Amie Powell, Knoxville, Tennessee
