The best way to eat a homemade custard is with a toddler's spoon. Each mini-bite forces me to savor the synergistic bliss that comes from cooking milk and/or cream, eggs, sugar and a flavoring or two.

Baked custard was my childhood get-well dish. My mother made it for me when I was ill. As a disciple of the nutritional guru of the day, Adelle Davis, Mom put bigtime value on dishes that were rich in ...

Baked custards are silky, smooth, cooling, indulgent treats. They're somewhat fickle so you need a little patience. The accompanying fresh cherry sauce is easy. To make the custard and avoid curdling ...

Your Thanksgiving dessert spread will likely be filled with pies and cakes galore, however, it's worth considering another delicious option: pumpkin flan. This dessert is in a league of its own as it ...

unsalted butter, melted and cooled, plus extra to grease ...

High altitude makes cookies spread in the pan, cakes fall, and few baked goods turn out as they do at sea level. This twice-monthly column presents recipes and tips that make baking in the mountains ...

This is one of my go-to winter desserts — simple, seasonal apples baked until soft and tender with butter and spices, served with a silky custard sauce. When the holidays roll around, I like offering ...