With their vibrant colors and lacy frills, dainty, crisp-crusted French macarons are the perfect Valentine's Day baking project. But these lovely little delicacies are temperamental enough to stump even the most accomplished chefs. Even if you follow a detailed recipe down to the letter, a batch of macarons can go very wrong very quickly. Thanks to humidity, an unreliable oven temperature gauge, Read more

If there's one thing I could eat every day, it's chocolate and fruit. Chocolate-covered strawberries are one of those decadent desserts that people save for special, romantic occasions, but I don't really understand that. This technique for dipping your strawberries in melted chocolate is so simple, it can and should be enjoyed regularly. While many recipes tell you to melt chocolate and butter Read more

Since veggies are bursting with nutrition, we could always stand to get more in our diets. If you're having a hard time stomaching one more bite of salad, here are some sweeter ways to enjoy your veggies, without even realizing it. If healthy eating is one of your goals for the year, be sure to enter our Get Fit For 2012 giveaway for a chance to win a Magimix juicer and a year's worth of KIND Read more

Now that we've rounded the corner of a new year, we're looking back with nostalgia at some of our favorite recipes of 2011. First up: our most impressive sugary standouts from the past 365 days. Want to end your meal in an outstanding way? Click through for some sweet inspiration. Read more

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Are you as excited as we are for the Breaking Dawn release today? To fully celebrate this momentous occasion, host a little pre- or post-viewing cocktail and dessert party! Click through for some food, drink, and decor ideas. Source: Getty Read more

In October, there's nothing more delicious than a heaping bowl of candy and your favorite scary movies, but sometimes it's nice to go beyond the wrapped treats and create a special Halloween dessert. After you've been adequately inundated by an overload of snack-sized candy and all that delicious goodness, take it to the next level when you celebrate Halloween this year. Here are 10 fun dessert Read more

I absolutely adore Fall. When October rolls around, the warming colors, the crisp air, and all the delicious flavors of the season always manage to speak to my senses. As a kid, heading to a pumpkin patch to pick up a beauty, and roasting those seeds, was my favorite Fall activity. Why not embrace the nostalgic pumpkin magic all month long with some sweet desserts fit for the season? I've got you Read more

While I love to indulge in dessert all year round, there's something about a warming Fall treat that really does it for me. It's time to officially say goodbye to the Summer desserts that cool us off and hello to sweet Autumn treats that heat us up. Check out these 10 recipes that are best served warm! Read more

If you eat a plant-based diet, that doesn't mean you have to miss out on the yummy creaminess of ice cream. There are plenty of nondairy desserts such as this So Delicious Sorbet. Made with coconut water and real fruit juice, this treat clocks in at about 100 calories per half-cup serving. With flavors like Hibiscus and Lemonade, it's a delicious way to cool you off without a drop of dairy. Keep Read more