Red velvet has a way of feeling special without being complicated. With its soft texture and rich color, it works just as ...

Recently, I visited the famous Waldorf Astoria Hotel in New York City. I was in town for the James Beard Awards, often referred to as “the Oscars of food and wine,” and I wanted to visit the hotel’s ...

Before we get to other creative riffs, let’s start with the O.G. We love this traditional recipe because it calls for both white vinegar and buttermilk. Dessert for breakfast? Don’t mind if we do.

"Velvet cakes" date back to the Victorian era. Unlike the heavier, denser cakes that early settlers were used to, this method combined vinegar or buttermilk and baking soda, resulting in a softer, ...

Pre-heat the oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit. Wash and clean an empty tuna can with warm water and soap. Remove the lid completely, and double check for any sharp edges. Don't forget to peel away the ...

Learn how to make Southern-style red velvet cake with a rich, moist crumb and creamy cream cheese frosting using Shaunda Necole’s classic recipe from thesoulfoodpot.com. Beat cream cheese in a large ...

Cream cheese frosting (see recipe), or other fluffy white icing 1. Heat oven to 350 degrees. Wash beets and wrap in aluminum foil. Bake until the tip of a knife slides easily into the largest beet, ...