Dianne Rossomando
Contributor
Diane Rossomando earned her certificate in Baking and Pastry Arts at the Culinary Institute of America, where she is now an Associate Professor. After working as a pastry chef at numerous restaurants, she taught as a pastry instructor at The French Culinary Institute in New York City and the City University of New York. She earned a gold medal in Special Occasion Cakes from the Société Culinaire Philanthropique Salon of Culinary Art in 2013.
Italian Meringue Buttercream
For the silkiest, most ethereal frosting imaginable, turn to Italian meringue buttercream.
Pie Dough
This recipe is part of the Epicurious Online Cooking School, in partnership with the Culinary Institute of America. To watch it being made, and to learn how to make other dessert classics, check out the videos.
Lemon Buttermilk Cake
This recipe is part of the Epicurious Online Cooking School, in partnership with the Culinary Institute of America. To watch it being made, and to learn how to make other dessert classics, check out the videos.
Raspberry Sorbet
This recipe is part of the Epicurious Online Cooking School, in partnership with the Culinary Institute of America. To watch it being made, and to learn how to make other dessert classics, check out the videos.
Chocolate Chunk Cookies
This recipe is part of the Epicurious Online Cooking School, in partnership with the Culinary Institute of America. To watch it being made, and to learn how to make other dessert classics, check out the videos.
Fruit Crisp
This recipe is part of the Epicurious Online Cooking School, in partnership with the Culinary Institute of America. To watch it being made, and to learn how to make other dessert classics, check out the videos.
Crème Brûlée
This recipe is part of the Epicurious Online Cooking School, in partnership with the Culinary Institute of America. To watch it being made, and to learn how to make other dessert classics, check out the videos.
Sugar Cookies
This recipe is part of the Epicurious Online Cooking School, in partnership with the Culinary Institute of America. To watch it being made, and to learn how to make other dessert classics, check out the videos.
Yellow Butter Cake
This recipe is part of the Epicurious Online Cooking School, in partnership with the Culinary Institute of America. To watch it being made, and to learn how to make other dessert classics, check out the videos.