A basic milkshake consists of ice cream and milk, but mix-ins and toppings provide endless variations. The easiest way to make a milkshake is with a blender, but it's also possible to do it by hand.

The secret to the creamiest and smoothest frosting is whipping the ingredients to perfection. How would you know that the whipping is perfect? Revered pastry chefs say that soft peaks and glossy ...