Homemade Baking Recipes

In summer, when zucchini is in season, after trying all sorts of dishes and appetizers featuring this abundant vegetable, it's time to move on to desserts! These tarts replace sweet fruit with caramelized baby zucchini. Set against a backdrop of...

Popovers are hollow, airy buns that can be filled with any filling. This recipe fills them with a soft chocolate pudding, turning them into an elegant dessert for...

If you have a sheet of puff pastry in the freezer, you can always make a variety of appetizers that are especially popular at house parties. They'll look like pastry-covered nipples...

Serve this warm, chocolate-filled bread on the table during Sunday brunch for everyone to tear off a piece and enjoy. To cut the chrysanthemum petals, you'll need...

Waffles with chicken in hot syrup are a popular dish from the American South. This recipe adds a little cornmeal to the waffle batter, which adds a slight crunch and an unexpected...

Buttermilk mixed into cornbread dough helps soften its texture, with its characteristic grains of cornmeal. This recipe also adds a splash of white vinegar to the buttermilk...

A round baking pan with a hole in the center is much more versatile than you might think. You can use it not only for baking sweet muffins, but also for making giant buns for...

These Italian-style buns are baked using the traditional cinnamon roll technique, but they're packed with the delicious flavor of pepperoni pizza. All the pizza ingredients—tomato sauce, sausage...

This chicken pot pie recipe takes on the savory flavor of Buffalo chicken, baked in a creamy vegetable and blue cheese filling between two crumbly crusts. To...

These pancakes differ from traditional ones in their Asian flavor and are prepared more like flatbreads. The batter is mixed in minutes, and the green onion pancakes are quickly fried in a pan until...

This recipe transforms classic Beef Wellington into a convenient, bite-sized appetizer: sautéed cubes of beef tenderloin are wrapped in puff pastry, topped with mushrooms and mustard,...

You can always buy sourdough starter online or, if you're lucky, borrow it from family or friends, but there's really no need: all you need is flour, water, and, of course,...

If you think wild rice is only good for dinner, this recipe from Ree Drummond will pleasantly surprise you. Start your day off right (or end it deliciously) by making these pancakes...

"Where I grew up in eastern North Carolina, hushpuppies are served as a side dish to almost any meal: fried seafood, charbroiled meats, sandwiches, fried chicken," shares the restaurant's chef...

Yemeni yeast flatbread, lahoh, is typically made for breakfast with a variety of toppings, but this recipe from Molly Yeh is so good it's also perfect for dessert. Each flatbread is served with whipped cream...

Latkes are Jewish potato pancakes popular during Hanukkah. Give them a sweet flavor by adding grated carrots to the potatoes, along with cinnamon, cumin, and coriander for spice. Traditionally, latkes...

The French upside-down tarte Tatin can be more than just sweet. Make it with fresh tomatoes and serve it as an appetizer, perhaps with wine. Michael Symon makes his savory tarte Tatin with...

This elegant tart is a perfect way to use up ripe summer tomatoes at the height of their season. A soft filling of thin tomato slices, chewy Gruyere, and creamy Camembert rests on a melting shortbread crust...

Grated zucchini makes classic muffins healthier, lighter, and moister. Lemon zest infuses them with a refreshing citrus flavor and aroma. And the airy crumb is perfectly...

This pizza offers a delicious combination of gooey cheese, tomato sauce, and roasted peppers, with sweet, spicy, and smoky flavors. The pepper spread and pizza crust can be made ahead of time for...

When you fry bacon or roast chicken, you'll leave behind a rich, rendered fat in the pan. Don't throw it away. You can strain it into a jar and refrigerate it for use in other...

Save this versatile quiche recipe; it'll save you time and again. It's easy to adapt to whatever ingredients you have on hand. Use any cheese, herbs, and vegetables. If you have any leftovers...

A simple pizza with tomatoes and Parmesan cheese is topped with a fresh, crisp Caesar salad in a creamy dressing before serving, resulting in a truly moist pizza. If you have store-bought pizza dough on hand,...

Spinach and mushrooms top this simple Italian pie, topped with gooey cheese. The pie is made with store-bought croissant dough. Simply top it with sautéed vegetables mixed with cheese and...

Biscuits have a different texture than traditional burger buns, but they're also perfect for sandwiches if you're looking for new flavor combinations. Grease the bun...

Make it fish day today and treat your loved ones to these amazing salmon tacos. Even those who say they don't like fish will love it this way! The salmon is generously sprinkled with chili powder, grilled...

A light and crispy corn tortilla is served with shredded Yucatan-style chicken, marinated in orange juice and grilled. The chicken is complemented by a fresh red pepper salad...

This mouth-watering tart with a golden crust and gooey cheese is a perfect way to enjoy spring asparagus. The delicate flavor of the asparagus is harmoniously complemented by sweet leeks and spicy thyme, all on...

Cornbread is a traditional baked good in the American South, where it's served as a side dish with virtually any meal. This classic cornbread recipe is simple: flour (wheat and...

These corn muffins with chestnuts, herbs, fried onions, and celery are inspired by the stuffing typically served as a side dish with Thanksgiving turkey. So, you...

This aromatic spoonbread is similar to cornbread with a soft, airy soufflé-like crumb. Green onions and a pinch of cayenne pepper add a piquant flavor, and for a more appetizing...

Beneath the crisp, golden crust of this pie are two popular American side dishes: braised collard greens with smoked meats and cornbread. This hearty and moist pie is perfect...

These sticky buns are a cross between Cinnabon and French toast. They're made with store-bought, pre-formed cinnamon roll dough and baked in the oven until just cooked through...

Add chopped dark chocolate and cocoa powder to classic zucchini bread dough for a truly delicious treat! The bread is just the right amount of sweet and moist. Top it off with a...

If you're wondering what else to make with zucchini when it's so plentiful in season, consider baking. Grated zucchini added to dough makes bread very tender and moist, while baking...

To make chickpea flatbreads, follow the simplest method: mix the dough with ready-made hummus, adding a little flour, water, and spices. The flatbreads are baked in a skillet in the oven.

If you're wondering what to make with leftover baked chicken, this recipe for Italian calzones, a closed pizza pie, will come to the rescue. Shredded chicken is mixed with chopped spinach, baked...

White pizza, unlike red, always looks more elegant, delicate, and special. It's perfect not just for a get-together at home, but even for a special occasion. Bake a pizza with sauce...

This rich, vegetable-rich quiche is a perfect idea for a leisurely Sunday brunch or a light dinner with a glass of white wine. Its soft filling is made with spinach, artichokes,...

Cheese dip with spinach and artichokes is a popular appetizer for house parties and sports nights. It's typically served in a bowl with chips or crackers for dipping, but this...

English scones are appealing for their rustic simplicity, and their main advantage is their ease of preparation. These buns require neither yeast nor a mixer; the key is to avoid over-kneading the dough, and then...

Like a classic cheeseburger, this pizza features ground beef drizzled with mustard, a bubbly layer of melted cheese, and topped with fresh red onions and pickles. They also didn't forget the "bun with..."

These cupcake-style cheeseburgers will be the center of attention at your house party. Inside, they're everything you love about a cheeseburger: a bun, a juicy beef patty, and gooey cheese, topped with...

Bake cheese-filled cornbread and serve it with tomato soup on a chilly day or as a snack. Add either grated or cubed cheese to the dough, which...

Boxty is an Irish potato pancake. It's often served for brunch, but it's also a great appetizer or side dish for corned beef. In this version, the potato flavor of the boxty is wonderfully...

Traditional American biscuits are made with butter, but this recipe calls for only 33% cream. The biscuits are light and airy, and quite...