During the Christmas season, we bake. We bake rich, show-offy treats for big parties and once-a-year gatherings. But we also bake for the quiet moments, the times that will become treasured memories.

Alton Brown is one of the most popular Food Network stars, a TV personality and host who has had a hand in many successful projects over the years. Brown’s passion for the culinary arts is infectious, ...

Allie has been Lifehacker’s Food Writer since 2021. She earned her bachelor’s degree at Ithaca College in drama and studied at the Institute of Culinary Education to earn her diploma in Pastry and ...

I recently had dinner at a charming restaurant where the final dish passed around was candied orange peel. It was received with the sort of enthusiasm that white truffles usually get. It made me ...

Making candied orange peels from scratch takes time, but the results are impressive. Vibrant, aromatic, and coated in sugar, these pretty, citrus-y strands make stunning decorations for cakes, the ...

Jodie Kautzmann is an editor, baker, and confectioner with more than 15 years of experience in content creation, recipe development, and pastry production. She's obsessed with the fine details and ...