Chefs and bakers shared tips for how to make store-bought pies look homemade and taste even better. Melting a bit of butter or sprinkling salt on top of a pie can help balance out its sweetness.

Hot summer days are made for enjoying ice cream, but buying it at the store by the carton can get expensive. Plus, there’s no bigger summer bummer than when you head out to buy your favorite flavor ...

From berries and peaches to rhubarb, this versatile jam recipe transforms fresh fruit into deliciously sweet preserves. Once macerated, the fruit mixture is cooked into a glossy, jewel-toned jam. “The ...

If you're wondering why you should make homemade ice cream rather than buy it at the store, you should try this recipe. There's something to be said for a perfect scoop of homemade vanilla ice cream: ...

Jessica Harlan is an Atlanta-based food writer and recipe developer for Southern Living. The author of nine cookbooks, she's written about food for nearly 30 years. Never be without your favorite ...