We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. While Italian cuisine tends to be known for its tomatoes, basil, and mozzarella, there's an ingredient known well in Italy that also deserves ...

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Butter, line with parchment paper and flour 3 (9-inch) round cake pans. Set aside. In an electric mixer, cream the sugar, butter and shortening together. Add the egg ...

1. Preheat oven to 350 F. Grease insides of three 9-inch-by-2-inch round cake pans, line bottoms with parchment paper circles and grease them, and dust insides of pans with flour. 2. In a large bowl, ...

It was the summer of my 15th year of life when I got my first job. Well, I had done some babysitting, but this was a “real” job with a time clock and all. I vividly remember arriving on my first day, ...

Columbus Day isn’t one of our country’s most celebrated holidays, and people still argue over who might have been the first explorer to set foot in America. Was it Italian-born Christopher Columbus or ...

Kim Nelson’s baking business will forever be associated with “Shark Tank.” The popular ABC show, where entrepreneurs pitch to a panel of investors, has showcased plenty of food businesses, but ...

While we are not advised to celebrate special occasions in large groups at this time, we couldn’t let my lovely mom’s birthday pass by without some sort special treat. Like most of you, time spent ...

The new book "Recipes and Remembrances of Fair Dillard" (U of Louisiana at Lafayette Press) collects two historic cookbooks from the HBCU in New Orleans along with new recipes from New Orleans. One of ...

There’s just something about a tall, six-layer cake that feels instantly special. Maybe it’s the way it towers on the plate, or how every slice promises that perfect mix of soft cake and rich frosting ...

As seen on the cover, and later devoured by Inlander Health & Home staffers, this luxurious cake is tall and dense. Requested by a customer during Doris Sandstrom's time as a wholesaler, this cake can ...

Tom Leiker asked about making Italian cream cake at home. Several readers sent their recipes — most were identical to the one printed below, from Betty Murphy. Thanks to all of you for responding. Tom ...