Refined Techniques and Timeless Recipes Tailored for the Home Cook. Food400.com is a finalist in the 2024 Canadian Online Publishing Awards for Best Blog—thank you for all your support!
This year, I decided it was time to elevate my classic pumpkin pie. I’d been using the same traditional recipe forever—the kind you see everywhere. But I wanted something a little more special: creamier texture, no more soggy crust, a beautiful glossy finish, and a bit more spice to bring […]
Light, airy, and oh-so-chocolatey—this chocolate mousse cake is a slice of heaven! The best part? It’s much easier to make than you might think. The cake layer comes together in less than 5 minutes and bakes in just about 12. And the mousse? It’s truly simple to whip up too! […]
“OMG, what do we have here?” my friend Jenn exclaimed when she dropped by for coffee. “Is this something you make all the time? It looks incredible!” The truth is, I don’t make it often. I actually prefer my banana bread classic—no chocolate, just pure banana goodness. But as a […]
This chocolate sheet cake is a must-have recipe for so many reasons. First, it’s incredibly delicious—seriously, it might just be one of the best chocolate cakes out there. Second, it’s made in just one pot, so you won’t end up with a kitchen disaster. And third, sheet cakes are the […]
This simple yet elegant plum torte isn’t just any cake—it’s the famous recipe first published by the New York Times in 1983, and it became so beloved that they brought it back year after year. With just a handful of basic ingredients, this torte allows the plums to truly shine, […]
This pastry cream is an absolute delight! It’s rich, creamy, and surprisingly easy to make. Chances are, you already have all the ingredients in your kitchen right now. With just a few steps, you can create a luscious, velvety cream that’s perfect for filling tarts, eclairs, and cakes. It’s so […]
This Peach Coffee Cake recipe has a pretty adorable backstory. One day, I caught my toddler looking very guilty and suspicious. You know that look little ones get when they’ve been up to something? I knew I had to investigate! After a quick search, I found the source of his […]
When it comes to choosing between a crostata and a regular pie, I’m always team crostata! It’s quicker to make, takes less time to cool, and doesn’t leave me with a giant pie that I’m tempted to snack on all week long. This humble peach crostata serves 4-6, making it […]