These easy shortcut recipes turn boxed cake mix into desserts that look like they came from a bakery. With a few smart a ...

A recipe for chocolate brownies appeared in your column years ago. Unfortunately, I misplaced it. Could you please reprint it? Absolutely! Here is the recipe for Heloise's brownies from a cake mix.

DEAR HELOISE: I have been looking for a brownie recipe that is made from a chocolate cake mix. Do you happen to have one? Brownie mixes are so costly. What isn’t these days? Thanks for any help that ...

Dear Heloise: A recipe for chocolate brownies appeared in your column years ago. I misplaced it; could you please reprint it? — Brenda H., via email Absolutely! Here is the recipe for Heloise's ...

DEAR Heloise: I used to have a recipe from you that I have since lost — too many moves. I am looking for the recipe in which you make brownies from a cake mix. I would love to replace that recipe — it ...

Brownies always feel right during the holidays, especially when you want something simple that still feels special. This ...

What's the ideal texture? Cakey or fudgy? Why are some brownies -- often those from a mix -- so delectably chewy? Why do some brownies have matte brown tops while others have a shiny, crinkly crust?

Alex Guarnaschelli is an Iron Chef, Food Network celebrity chef, author of Old-School Comfort Food and the executive chef at New York City’s Butter restaurants. Read her PEOPLE.com blog every Tuesday ...