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

Editor’s note: Living in the Colorado high country is pure joy. Baking in it isn’t. High altitude makes cookies spread in the pan, cakes fall and few baked goods turn out as they do at sea level. This ...

Want to go beyond cards and heart-shaped candies this year? If so, heighten the celebration of Valentine’s Day with this chocolate-raspberry torte. Its classic flavor combination, rich taste, dense ...

One 9-inch cheesecake pan, prepared with parchment paper on the bottom. Have a large baking dish on the lower shelve of the oven filled with hot water to create a steam bath. One large piece of foil ...

Valentine's Day is just around the corner, and if you're looking for a decadent idea for the chocolate-lover in your life, this just may be your lucky day. This Valentine's season, we're focusing on ...

“Big results with little effort” — that’s what I’ve scribbled on the margin of this recipe, so it’s a great choice during the busy holiday season. This torte is dense, moist and wonderfully rich, and ...

We do a lot of cooking but not a ton of baking. Desserts have never been our favorites nor our forte. My sister-in-law Sue was always famous for her desserts, especially a Viennese chocolate torte.

Heat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 10-inch round springform or fluted flan pan. Prepare brownie mix according to package directions. Pour batter into greased pan and bake according to directions on ...