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 ...

Claire is Lifehacker's Senior Food Editor. She has a B.S. in chemistry, a decade of food journalism experience, and a deep love for mayonnaise and MSG. Chocolate magic shell does seem like something ...

Witnessing Magic Shell for the first time was a collective wonder for most kids growing up in America. We all thought the same thing when we saw the liquid chocolate transform into a hard, crackly ...

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 ...

This three-ingredient simple chocolate topping from Krista Kern Desjarlais, chef-owner of Bresca and the Honeybee in New Gloucester, Maine, works well on any type of ice cream, hardening to a shell ...

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 ...

A big batch of frozen cookie dough was just what I needed to kick off your weekend. With plans to go to friend's house for a BBQ, whipping up a batch of homemade ice cream sandwiches was effortless.

You can make the magic happen in just 5 minutes. 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 ...