Red Velvet Pot de Crème – You’re Going to Get La….Lots of Compliments

I think these very sexy red velvet pots de crèmes are a perfect special occasion chocolate dessert. They’re rich and decadent, yet still feature a fairly light texture, and could not be any simpler to...to read the rest of Chef John's article about Red Velvet Pot de Crème please follow this link to become a member.)

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Monkey Bread – Set it Down, and Get Out of the Way

This sweet and sticky, holiday-themed monkey bread, studded with just the right touch of cranberries and walnuts, is so deliciously decadent and addictive that it will turn the most civilized group of guests into a troupe of ill-mannered...to read the rest of Chef John's article about Monkey Bread please follow this link to become a member.)

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“Black Magic” Chocolate Chip Cookies – Deliciously Detoxifying?

I forget exactly when activated charcoal was super trendy, and every influencer on YouTube was brushing their teeth with it, but whenever that was, I remember wanting to try this mysterious black dust in some type of...to read the rest of Chef John's article about “Black Magic” Chocolate Chip Cookies please follow this link to become a member.)

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“Grate” Apple Crisp – Finally Getting to the Bottom of It

It’s been a very long time since we last posted an apple crisp recipe, and while the apple component was fairly standard, I did show an exciting way to jazz up the topping, which was by tossing in some Grape Nuts...to read the rest of Chef John's article about “Grate” Apple Crisp please follow this link to become a member.)

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Deviled Blondies – Open Wounds Never Looked So Good

These Halloween-themed Blondies feature what I think is a perfect blend of sweet and spicy, and were inspired by our recent video recipe for Gochujang Caramel Cookies. I think the name is very appropriate here, but...to read the rest of Chef John's article about Deviled Blondies please follow this link to become a member.)

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Mocha Chip Icebox Cake – Dialing Up an Old Classic

When I was teaching at the California Culinary Academy, I remember a student asking me why I used the phrase “dial his phone.” After some initial confusion, I realized he had never seen or apparently heard of the rotary...to read the rest of Chef John's article about Mocha Chip Icebox Cake please follow this link to become a member.)

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Peach Custard Pie – Check and Mate

After receiving countless requests for a chess pie video, I finally decided to film my take on this Southern classic, and was planning to a do a fairly traditional version, until I was seduced by all those beautiful, fresh peaches at the...to read the rest of Chef John's article about Peach Custard Pie please follow this link to become a member.)

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Hamburger Bun Bread Pudding – Stale Buns Have Never Been So Fun

I got a request for a bread pudding video a while back, which I was sure I had already done, and I had, except it wasn’t a video, but rather a written recipe I was testing for a cookbook I consulted...to read the rest of Chef John's article about Hamburger Bun Bread Pudding please follow this link to become a member.)

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Frangipane Strawberry Shortcake – If It Does Soak, It’s Just a Joke

This Frangipane Strawberry Shortcake was a great reminder that doing a new twist on a classic recipe is always a challenge. Recipes become iconic for a reason, so trying to change them at all is somewhat questionable, but if you are going to put a fresh spin on...to read the rest of Chef John's article about Frangipane Strawberry Shortcake please follow this link to become a member.)

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Wildflower Honey Cake – I’m Not a One Flower Bee

Wildflower Honey Cake had me pondering just that. I know Queen is out, since that’s just too much responsibility, but if I had to be a bee, I’d want to be a worker bee. I think I’d enjoy the freedom of flying around all day collecting nectar, as well as once in a while stinging...to read the rest of Chef John's article about Wildflower Honey Cake please follow this link to become a member.)

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Peanut Butter Banana Muffins – A Little Less Conversation, a Little More Muffin

I love anything peanut butter and chocolate, as well as anything banana and chocolate, and while I don’t often pair peanut butter and banana, I hear that a certain famous, jumpsuit-wearing celebrity used to be quite fond of the...to read the rest of Chef John's article about Peanut Butter Banana Muffins please follow this link to become a member.)

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Wild Blueberry Lemon Crumb Cakes – Unscientifically Delicious

I’m sure there are people out there who could give us some very scientific, chemically-based reasons for why blueberries and lemon go so well together, especially when combined with a sweet, buttery crumb topping, but I’m in no...to read the rest of Chef John's article about Wild Blueberry Lemon Crumb Cakes please follow this link to become a member.)

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Banana Bread Brownies – Real Ones

Making actual banana bread brownies turned out to be a lot harder than I thought. When I saw the food wish, I figured I’d just do what I usually do for recipes I’ve not tried before, and check out a bunch of versions online before deciding on how to do my twist. Except, I really didn’t see any true banana bread brownies, but rather...to read the rest of Chef John's article about Banana Bread Brownies please follow this link to become a member.)

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Chocolate Mousse for Beginners - And Also Experts

In honor of everyone’s favorite made-up holiday, I’ve simplified my already very simple chocolate mousse recipe. Besides being super easy to do, this ended up being the most delicious, perfectly textured chocolate mousse I’ve ever enjoyed. I was thrilled with that part of this exercise, but I was left slightly annoyed...to read the rest of Chef John's article about Chocolate Mousse for Beginners please follow this link to become a member.)

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Triple Coffee Sweet Rolls – In, Around, and On Top

These amazing triple coffee sweet rolls feature coffee in the dough, the filling, and the icing, and I couldn’t have been happier with how they came out. Although, I should say, how they eventually came out, since my first attempt was not good. The original thought was to...to read the rest of Chef John's article about Triple Coffee Sweet Rolls please follow this link to become a member.)

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Holiday Mulled Wine Cake – Eat Your Wine

It’s strange developing a recipe that uses a signature ingredient you really don’t like, and this holiday-themed mulled wine cake is the latest example. To say I’m not a fan of mulled wine would be an understatement. First of all, I never, under any circumstances, want to...to read the rest of Chef John's article about Mulled Wine Cake please follow this link to become a member.)

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Butternut Squash Cheesecake – Overcoming the Fear of Cracks

This amazing butternut squash cheesecake is basically a lighter, and I think more flavorful version of our very popular pumpkin cheesecake. But don’t worry; despite being a little less heavy, it’s still more than rich and decadent enough for even the snobbiest of cheesecake snobs. However, while the...to read the rest of Chef John's article about Butternut Squash Cheesecake please follow this link to become a member.)

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Pecan Pie Brownies – This Didn’t Work, Until it Did

Making a true pecan pie brownie is harder than it might seem. It’s simple to make a pan of brownies, and add a thin layer of sticky pecans to the top, but that’s really more of a brownie with pecan pie frosting. It’s also easy to add a nice thick layer of pecan pie filling to the top of a pan of...to read the rest of Chef John's article about Pecan Pie Brownies please follow this link to become a member.)

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Baked Feta Phyllo with Honey – Egging Things On

Frozen, ready-to-use phyllo dough is a wonderful cheater ingredient, which can be used to produce an array of gorgeous pastries that look like you put way more effort into making them than you really did. Just brush some butter between the impossibly thin sheets, wrap up whatever you’re wrapping up, and bake until crispy and golden-brown. My only complaint with this operation is...to read the rest of Chef John's article about Baked Feta Phyllo with Honey please follow this link to become a member.)

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Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bread – New and Very Much Improved

I’ve wanted to redo our pumpkin bread recipe for a very long time, since while it was fine, it wasn’t amazing, and I much prefer amazing to fine. So, I added a little more of this, and a little less of that, but the most significant change was tossing in a large handful of...to read the rest of Chef John's article about Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bread please follow this link to become a member.)

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