It’s the perfect season to bake smart this fall by leaning into cozy flavors and simple recipes that always come out just right.

Having grown up loving prunes — including my mom's prune cake with chocolate frosting — I was drawn to this recipe from the first issue of Milk Street magazine. It's an adaptation of a recipe from ...

``I have been reading in your column about the Bread Puddings with Raisins,'' writes D.L.N. of Moline. ``My mother always made them like that when we were children and I always loved them. ``But I ...

Heat the oven to 325°F with a rack in the middle position. Coat the bottom and sides of a 9-inch springform pan evenly with the tablespoon of softened butter. In a 2-cup liquid measuring cup, combine ...