February flambé for Valentine’s

No matter that the Baked Alaska was first created in New York City at the famed Delmonico’s in 1867. Or that the chef originally named it Alaska, Florida to describe the warm vs. cold layer cake. This well-known dessert was created to celebrate the U.S. purchase of the Alaska Territory (for a mere two cents per acre).

Interested in making the dessert for Valentine’s Day (or any day)? Here are a couple of favorite recipes:

Food & Wine’s simple dessert comes together with 25 minutes of prep.

Betty Crocker adds a twist to the classic by using a fudge brownie mix.

– Eve Lederman, The 100 Companies