Master the soft-centred, crispy-coated pavlova for a show-stopping dessert

Closeup of a vivd white pavlova topped with red and black berries and mint leaves.

Pavlova has an incredible mix of textures and tastes that nothing else can match. Crispy coating, marshmallow inside, and cream and fruit on top come together in a way that’s difficult to describe. Like so many baked goods, pavlova can be temperamental, meaning you should follow a recipe precisely. Sounds straight-forward, until you realise there … Read more

Popular Approaches to Homemade Pumpkin Pie

A thick slice of pumpkin pie with a dollop of whipped cream on top.

Pumpkin pie is as much a part of Thanksgiving as roast turkey, and in some families, probably more so! But for a relatively straight-forward dessert, there are still different ways to make pumpkin pie from scratch. And strongly-held opinions about which is the best recipe! To help make sense of it all, I’ve gone through … Read more