Italian Cream Cake

This sweet and tangy Italian cream cake features three decadent layers of moist, coconut-scented cake held together by a thick layer of homemade cream cheese frosting, made crunchier thanks to a handful of chopped pecans. This Italian cream cake recipe is as effortless as making a homemade bakery-worthy cake gets. It features a rich coconut-scented … Read more

Pasta Salad with Peas

This foolproof pasta salad with peas is a great back-pocket recipe, whether for weeknight dinners or to feed a crowd. We love any excuse to use up that bag of peas in the freezer! Creamy pasta salad with peas is a win on all fronts. It’s the perfect quick summer dinner because it is refreshing … Read more

Key Lime Yogurt Pie

A Key lime yogurt pie is like captured sunshine in a cool, creamy, no-bake dessert. You don’t even need real Key limes! Although Key limes can be hard to come by in some areas, it’s not a problem with this dessert. All you need to make Key lime yogurt pie is Key lime-flavored yogurt, lime … Read more

This Pantry Staple Makes Potatoes Extra Crispy

One small tweak makes all the difference. For a long time, my roasted potatoes didn’t quite live up to my own expectations. They were always fine—perfectly edible, sometimes very good—but never consistently crisp in the way roasted potatoes should be. I wanted those golden potatoes with a pillowy inside and almost crackling exterior. No matter … Read more

Limoncello Cream Pie

After a big Christmas dinner, we love the cool refreshment of a frozen lemon pie. Limoncello brings a little sophistication to each smooth, creamy slice. —Jessie Grearson-Sapat, Falmouth, Maine Graham cracker crust (9 inches) Graham cracker crust (9 inches): Combine 1-1/2 cups crushed graham cracker crumbs (24 squares), 1/4 sugar and 1/3 cup melted butter. … Read more

Lemon Blueberry Cookies

Soft and citrusy lemon blueberry cookies are easy to prepare and bake quickly, yet still feel out-of-the-ordinary enough to make them a special treat. Cookies show up for pretty much every occasion, but these fruity lemon blueberry cookies are unusual enough to be a pleasant surprise. They have fresh flavor and a wholesome appearance thanks … Read more