Baking

No pie plate required. This free-form pie is a rustic dessert you can fill with a variety of berries—but we're making a date with this version as soon as strawberry season gets underway.

Food scientist Jennifer Pallian breaks down the factors that go into making the best classic, chewy, crumbly and cake chocolate chip cookies.

These classic lemon squares pair a sweet, crispy base with a jiggly citrus custard.

Blondies, the lighter cousin of the chocolate brownie, won our vote for easiest-to-make holiday square. Then we came up with endless variations and finally whittled them down to our top four.

Now you can make this coffee-shop favourite at home.