Alexandra is an associate editor on CNET's Performance Optimization team. She graduated from Marymount Manhattan College in New York City, and interned with CNET's Tech and News teams while in school.

As an Associate Food Editor, Bridget Hallinan primarily focuses on home cooking content for Food & Wine.com. She writes and edits recipe content, interviews chefs for helpful tips and tricks, and ...

Nobody will believe it starts with a mix.

Red Velvet Gooey Butter Cake is a rich, indulgent dessert made with a red velvet cake mix crust and a soft, chocolatey cream cheese filling. These easy dessert bars bake up gooey in the center with ...

Dessert in five minutes? Yes, please!

Here's a pro baker's secret that you can easily use at home to make the best chocolate cake: Bloom the cocoa powder. Blooming cocoa powder sounds like a fancy pastry chef technique, but all it means ...