For days when it seems like it’s just going to require Too Much Energy to preheat that stove, here are five microwave-friendly recipes you can make on the fly, including cookies, lemon bars, Nutella ...

Sometimes you want dessert but don’t have the time or energy to deal with preheating ovens, waiting 40 minutes, and cleaning half the kitchen afterward. This is where microwave cakes step in. They’re ...

Do you have some bland or sour peaches that you don't know what to do with? Try this easy and simple recipe to turn them into ...

Fruit compote is one of the simplest ways to add a bright and sophisticated component to anything from ice cream to oatmeal, or even roasted meats. While you might normally make a big batch of berry ...

"MUG CAKES: Made in Minutes in the Microwave," by Joanna Farrow, Octopus Publishing Group, $12.99, 64 pages Mug desserts and single-serving recipes have become a popular food trend. They're quick, ...

I love to bake — but sometimes, I don't want to make a whole batch of cookies or an entire sheet cake. Sometimes I don't even have all the ingredients I need to make a whole batch of cookies or an ...

If you have a major sweet tooth, you probably dream in freshly baked chocolate chip cookies and red velvet cupcakes (with cream cheese frosting, naturally). Sweets just suit your fancy, and you really ...

Nothing says summer quite like chilling with friends and family while enjoying an even chillier dessert. No matter if you’re planning a mid-summer barbecue or just looking for a sweet summer treat on ...

Because I love eggnog so much, I use it in place of milk or cream in baked goods during the Christmas season. I use it in ...

For better or worse, dessert is a dish that leaves a lasting impression. If it's phenomenal, you leave the table feeling incredibly happy and satisfied. If it's terrible, it can ruin what until then ...