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 ...

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 ...

Make a "magic shell" topping for ice cream: This recipe is inspired by Smucker's Magic Shell, that candy-like product that hardens instantly after you drizzle it onto your ice cream. To make your own, ...

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line 3 cookie sheets with parchment paper. 2. In the bowl of an electric mixer, beat butter and sugars until light in color and fluffy, scraping bowl periodically. 3. On ...

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 ...