Molasses Sponge CandyRomulo Yanes
Cooks' note:
Candy keeps, layered between wax paper in an airtight container, 1 month.
Make this versatile caramel at home with our slow-simmered method using milk and sugar—or take one of two sweetened condensed milk shortcuts.
Native American people made these with cornmeal dumplings, simmering them with wild grapes, which were harvested at their peak sweetness.
Tangy and sunny, this curd can be made with either fresh or frozen pulp.
Fluffier, fresher, and fancier than anything from a tub or can.
Yes, it's a shortcut in a microwave. It's also a gooey, fudgy, wildly good chocolate cake.
A pinch of sugar in the spice rub ensures picture-perfect grill marks with layers of flavor.
This cake was created from thrift and was supposedly named after its appearance, which reminded people of the muddy Mississippi River bottom.
Every sauce needs a few secrets. Ours is smoky, sweet, and savory—use it for burgers, fries, tenders, and more.