Allie has been Lifehacker’s Food Writer since 2021. She earned her bachelor’s degree at Ithaca College in drama and studied at the Institute of Culinary Education to earn her diploma in Pastry and ...

Flambéed dishes may seem intimidating, but they couldn’t be easier to make. In this video, a professional food stylist shows you how to flambé like a pro with a classic bananas foster recipe and more!

Dim the lights and start your show. Dousing an ice cream dessert like bombe glacée or plum pudding at Christmas with high-proof alcohol and setting it alight briefly will reap plenty of "oohs" and ...

Bananas Foster, baked Alaska, crêpes Suzette -- all of these desserts have two things in common. They're all delicious, and they're all known for their fiery table-side presentations. Whether you're ...