I aspire to be one of those people who can pull off a fun dessert on a whim. We keep ice cream on hand at all times, and when I serve it on its own, I often want to zhuzh it up a bit. Alas, I almost ...

This is for anyone who's ever dipped fries in a milkshake. Homemade (and microwavable!) magic shell adds class on top of class. Technique tip: The magic shell keeps in an airtight container at room ...

It’s never too hot or too cold for ice cream. The frozen treat is a comfort food for a reason, and with all the flavors and non-dairy options, it’s easy for anyone to enjoy it at any time – yes, that ...

Microwave the chocolate and oil in a 2-cup measuring cup or small bowl at 50% power until completely melted, stirring every 30 seconds. Allow to cool to room temperature before using. The magic shell ...

Chocolate magic shell does seem like something of a miracle. A saturated fat (usually coconut oil) and chocolate are melted and stirred together, and the shiny sauce is poured over something cold ...

This genius soft-serve ice cream recipe was inspired by the Spanish chef Ferran Adrià of el Bulli, who made an ingenious ice cream by blending frozen fruit with sugar and fromage blanc — no ice cream ...

Ivy Manning is a Portland, Oregon-based award-winning food writer and author of 10 cookbooks. She is a regular recipe tester and editor for Eater as well as for restaurants and appliance brands. High ...