I aspire to be one of those people who can pull off a fun dessert on a whim. We keep ice cream on hand at all times, and when I serve it on its own, I often want to zhuzh it up a bit. Alas, I almost ...

Claire is Lifehacker's Senior Food Editor. She has a B.S. in chemistry, a decade of food journalism experience, and a deep love for mayonnaise and MSG. Chocolate magic shell does seem like something ...

Microwave the chocolate and oil in a 2-cup measuring cup or small bowl at 50% power until completely melted, stirring every 30 seconds. Allow to cool to room temperature before using. The magic shell ...

This is for anyone who's ever dipped fries in a milkshake. Homemade (and microwavable!) magic shell adds class on top of class. Technique tip: The magic shell keeps in an airtight container at room ...

This three-ingredient simple chocolate topping from Krista Kern Desjarlais, chef-owner of Bresca and the Honeybee in New Gloucester, Maine, works well on any type of ice cream, hardening to a shell ...

You can make the magic happen in just 5 minutes. I aspire to be one of those people who can pull off a fun dessert on a whim. We keep ice cream on hand at all times, and when I serve it on its own, I ...