Have you ever bought a whole cluster of bananas with the best of intentions, only to watch them grow soft and brown over the subsequent days (or weeks)? We’re all guilty of this banana negligence, but ...

I don’t remember where I found this recipe, but I’ve made it many times and always get rave reviews. It’s unusual — the cake bakes low and slow then it immediately goes into the freezer. I’m not sure ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...

Dear SOS: Is it possible to find the recipe for Clementine’s banana cake with frosting? It is moist but not too dense. It almost tastes like banana bread with frosting, but every time I try it that ...

An apple cider and maple syrup reduction adds sweetness and apple flavor to this cake and frosting for a decidedly autumnal treat. A quick apple cider–maple syrup reduction is folded into both the ...

Preheat oven to 350°F. Combine granulated sugar and lemon zest in a large bowl; rub with fingers to disperse lemon oil until sugar feels moist, about 1 minute. Whisk in olive oil. Add eggs; whisk ...