In the wake of a disappointing “pastry” iteration of Chef’s Table (which critics called out for its lack of diversity), the popular Netflix mini-documentary series is making up for its past mistakes. Season five showed a diverse group of voices, and judging from the newly released trailer for season six, this new narrative has stuck.

This upcoming season will feature four chefs: beloved Charleston chef Sean Brock, Georgia-based Mashama Bailey, India’s Asma Khan, and Italian butcher Dario Cecchin. Brock, who once appeared on an episode of Parts Unknown alongside Anthony Bourdain, has been open about his struggles with alcohol addiction, and it now looks as though he will delve further into those issues on his episode.

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In an increasingly busy world — and Valentine’s Day season — where a single scroll can give you a bombastic array of gorgeously futuristic, pushing-the-envelope dessert photos, it’s reasonable to think that we’ve already seen just about everything when it comes to the world of cake.

And that’s why it’s worth looking back.

Because when you dig back in history and attempt to unearth some forgotten gems, you can land on the kind of cakes we need right now. Cakes that can be a part of personal moments, not a publicized event in and of themselves. And lately I’ve fallen in love with a cake that’s so demure on a platter and gentle in flavor, it feels like a balm. So old-fashioned and underrated, it somehow feels new. The recipe defining this radically simple way of cake thinking? Mahogany cake.

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If there’s one thing I love more than a really good dessert made from scratch, it’s a really good dessert I can throw together on a weeknight with no fuss and without a sink full of dirty mixing bowls. Turns out it’s not actually such a big ask. Save layer cakes for a day when you’re in the mood for a project and have time on your side. Instead, go for one of these sweet treats that were made with your weeknight dessert craving in mind.

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Chicken Parmesan is a wondrous weeknight meal — especially if you use our sheet pan method. While the chicken bakes in the oven you’ve got 20 minutes or so to boil pasta and make a side salad or prep some vegetables to roast in the oven too. These are 10 of our favorite sides to partner with chicken Parm.

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To me, steak is one of the ultimate special-occasion foods. We don’t eat it very often, but when we do it’s usually when Valentine’s Day or my husband’s birthday rolls around. That’s when I pull out all the stops: a nice piece of meat, extra-buttery potatoes, and, of course, good wine.

When you think of steak, you probably think of red wine. It’s the most classic pairing for the meat, and for good reason — it’s bold enough to hold up to every rich bite. What kind of red wine, though? Most will say Cabernet Sauvignon from California because it’s full-bodied and as rich as the steak itself. It’s a great match, yes, but really good Cabs can be pretty expensive and I am not always up for spending a lot even if it’s a special occasion. Luckily, there’s another red I like even more with steak that’s easy to find and under $20 a bottle. Here’s my top pick.

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The ever-elusive heads up on a snow day is a beautiful gift: You have time to check your pantry, make a grocery run, and maybe even prepare a make-ahead breakfast so that you can enjoy the boon of an unplanned day off.

With more snow scheduled to hit parts of the country this week, we’re pulling together our favorite make-ahead breakfasts that you can prepare the night before so the kids can fend for themselves or that you can throw in the oven while the kids watch Paw Patrol and you hit snooze.

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Do you need a boyfriend that shares your love of almond milk in your coffee? A girlfriend who understands your need to always have an ample stash of ice cream on hand? India Express reports that a new app popular in Sweden totally gets that — it’s called Refridgerdating.

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Everyone knows that staying home on Valentine’s Day is a much better option than eating out, right? A romantic meal at home has so many advantages over a noisy, overpriced, overcrowded restaurant. If you’re not convinced, then here are 30 recipes for your romantic consideration. And they don’t have to be complicated. One-pot shrimp scampi is delicious and simple, although if putting some time in at the stove is your jam, try steak with drunken mushrooms & roasted blue cheese potatoes.

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I’ll be the first to tell you that homemade cinnamon rolls are truly something spectacular. But more often than not, when the craving hits, you’ll find me popping open a store-bought tube of the sweet, swirly rolls. You too, right?

There’s no shortage of options, and each has mastered the art of the lightly-sweetened, doughy bun, swirled with cinnamon and sugar and blanketed with an irresistible layer of icing.

Here’s my other trick: I skip the oven and go straight to my slow cooker. Sure, it takes a little more time (although not nearly as much as making these rolls from scratch), but the tender, fluffy result is well worth it. Trust me.

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The beauty of Twitter is that anyone can ask the kind of question that really makes you think — and sometimes they even come beautifully illustrated with an animated video. Such was the case this week when user Dave posited, “If baguettes could move, how would they move?” and requested to hear reasoning.

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