This impressive, playable and edible chess set made from a recipe in Ottawa-based pastry arts instructor Catherine Beddall’s The Magic of Gingerbread book is not difficult to make, but patience ...

It’s no wonder many people like to have a chess set in their home, even if they only play occasionally (or not at all). A good set is a lovely centerpiece for a sideboard or coffee table ...

Whether you know them as Neiman Marcus Bars, Gooey Butter Cake, Chess Cake, Texas Gold Bars ... the edges to be golden and the center to be set but still a little jiggly. Don’t overbake!

2 tablespoons graham-cracker crumbs3 cups cake flour1 teaspoon baking ... springform pan and sprinkle with graham-cracker crumbs. Set aside. Sift flour once, then measure 3 cups of sifted flour ...