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Baking

  • A knife slicing through vanilla layer cake with white icing

    No More Mess — Cakes Are 10x Easier To Cut With This Butter Trick

    Next time you bake a cake, use this butter trick on your knife to help you get perfect slices every time.

    By Camryn Wimberly 16 hours ago Read More
  • Baked salmon over lemon

    Skip Italian Breadcrumbs: Bake Salmon Fillets In This Pantry Staple For Unrivaled Crispness

    Salmon fillets are delicious when baked in Italian breadcrumbs, but they're even crispier if you use this coating instead. They're also easier to add flavor to.

    By Julia Mullaney 2 days ago Read More
  • Cornbread in a cast iron pan is photographed from above.

    Irresistibly Smoky Cornbread Is Just One Overlooked Cooking Method Away

    If you've been baking your cornbread in the oven, you've been missing out on giving the classic side dish a smokily compelling upgrade. Here's what to know.

    By Amber Sutherland-Namako 2 days ago Read More
  • Cans of Crisco on shelf.

    Not Butter Or Oil: The Retro Ingredient That Your Grandma Used For The Best Baked Goods

    A cost-effective alternative to butter and oil that can be used in many dishes, Crisco revolutionized the way Americans cook. Bakers, especially, swear by it.

    By Abbe Lewis 4 days ago Read More
  • A hand turning the dial of a food processor filled with cake batter.

    How A Food Processor Does Wonders For Mixing Cake Batter

    If you're working with a stubborn cake batter that's difficult to mix, a food processor can come in handy for creating a smooth, ready-to-bake result.

    By Crystal Antonace 5 days ago Read More
  • Blueberry pie in a dish with two smaller pies and a bowl of frozen blueberries around

    For A Bakery-Worthy Blueberry Pie, Reach For These Pantry Essentials

    These pantry staples will give your homemade blueberry pies more warmth and complexity. You can even combine a few of them for a more layered flavor.

    By Amara Michelle 6 days ago Read More
  • blueberry muffin with a cup of coffee

    Should You Use Fresh Or Frozen Blueberries In Baking?

    Blueberries are a wonderful way to add some sweetness to baked goods without being cloying, but should you use fresh or frozen? The answer depends on the goods.

    By Megan Shoop-Volz 8 days ago Read More
  • Cubes of beef suet on a chopping board.

    Forget Butter: Why Traditional British Bakers Still Swear By Suet For The Flakiest Pastries

    British bakers with an eye toward the traditional rely on suet instead of butter to create pastries with the utmost flakiness and tenderness.

    By Tim Forster 9 days ago Read More
  • Several baking products from Costco on a blue background

    7 Baking Tools From Costco That You Need To Buy

    Investing in some trusty baking tools is the first step to creating delicious baked goods from scratch. These Costco products score high with home bakers.

    By Hayley Verdeyen 10 days ago Read More
  • Cookies and a glass of milk on a gray plate

    Bake Cookies In Sticks Instead Of Rounds To Make Them Easier To Dip

    Imagine the dipping potential of a world in which cookies are baked into sticks instead of rounds. That world is possible, and it all starts in your oven.

    By Megan Shoop-Volz 11 days ago Read More
  • Baked potato on wooden plank with bacon bits and chives

    Baked Potatoes Taste Better With A 20-Second Butter Trick

    This butter trick is the key to baked potatoes with rich flavor and super crisp skins. Plus, you can upgrade the hack further for even more flavor and texture.

    By Hilary Wheelan Remley 12 days ago Read More
  • Baked pasta dish

    Combine A Pound Of Ground Beef And Cottage Cheese For A Higher-Protein Pasta Bake

    It's super easy to combine ground beef and cottage cheese for a tasty, protein-packed pasta bake. Here's how to do so, plus some tips for success.

    By Jenna Rapsis 12 days ago Read More
  • Baked Alaska on a white platter

    11 Desserts That Defined The 1960s

    From elegant dinner party finales to quick no-bake treats, discover 11 of the most popular desserts that defined the 1960s and why they became classics.

    By Jane Godiner 15 days ago Read More
  • Blueberry pie in a glass baking dish on a table runner on a wooden table

    Can You Substitute Frozen Blueberries For Fresh?

    If you're looking to make a recipe that calls for fresh blueberries, but you only have the frozen kind on hand, here's what to know about swapping them.

    By Amanda Berkey 16 days ago Read More
  • A person's hands are seen stirring brownie mix from a high angle

    Boxed Brownies Become Bakery Worthy By Adding This To Your Batter

    Giving your boxed brownies a professional bakery-style boost is easier than you might think. Just add this common pantry ingredient before baking.

    By Amber Sutherland-Namako 19 days ago Read More
  • A pie crust surrounded by flour with a rolling pin next to it.

    The Once Popular American Pie That Would Be Illegal To Make Today

    This notable songbird was once the star ingredient in a popular pie that would be illegal to make these days. Find out how you definitely shouldn't make it.

    By Tim Forster 19 days ago Read More
  • Grilled salmon on a white plate with a small amount of sauce with salad anf ries in the background

    Skip Lemon: Bake Salmon With This Juicy Citrus Instead

    Lemon and salmon have long been paired, but it's not the only citrus fruit that goes beautifully with the fish. Next time you bake salmon, use this instead.

    By Amanda Berkey 20 days ago Read More
  • Pyrex bowl and measuring cup

    9 Affordable Pyrex Finds Every Baker Needs In Their Kitchen

    Pyrex is a leading name in bakeware and produces a wide range of items made for home bakers. So, we've rounded up nine of the best and most affordable.

    By Julia Mullaney 20 days ago Read More
  • A small jar of vanilla extract in front of vanilla beans

    The Key Differences Between Imitation And Pure Vanilla Extract

    Imitation vanilla extract is way less expensive than the real deal, but is pure vanilla extract really better? The differences are subtler than you might think.

    By Macy Sandel 25 days ago Read More
  • Three slices of golden pound cake over a thick piece of white paper on a wooden serving board

    For Delicious Homemade Pound Cake, Choose This Butter Every Time

    Homemade pound cake is simple and easy to throw together, but with so few ingredients, it can be hard to get right. That's why you need this kind of butter.

    By Crystal Antonace 25 days ago Read More
  • Two crispy, golden hash brown patties in a parchment paper-lined basket

    The Best Oven Temperature For Crispy Frozen Hash Browns Every Time

    Don't let your hash browns turn out sad, soggy, and stuck to a sheet pan. If you bake them within this temperature sweet spot, they'll turn golden and crispy.

    By Tim Forster 25 days ago Read More
  • Peanut butter cookies on a wire rack next to a small glass bowl of peanut butter on a dark wood surface

    How To Make Peanut Butter Cookies Look Like They Came From A Bakery With 3 Toppings And Zero Effort

    Peanut butter cookies taste great, but they're not always the most visually appealing. Luckily, it couldn't be easier to give the treats a professional look.

    By Amy Andrews 25 days ago Read More
  • Retro 1960s-styled woman in black and white dress holding cherry and cupcake

    These 6 Baking Trends From The 1960s Deserve A Revival

    Many revolutionary changes came about in the 1960s, including what was being baked in the kitchen. Here are some of the trends we miss most from that decade.

    By DB Kelly 26 days ago Read More
  • Lemon bars with powdered sugar on top.

    Take The Effort Out Of Lemon Bars With One Brilliant Ingredient

    Traditional lemon bars require a decent amount of effort to make, but with this simple canned ingredient swap, the recipe becomes much simpler.

    By Megan Shoop-Volz 27 days ago Read More
  • Person mixing a batter in a clear mixing bowl with a hand mixer

    Stand Mixer Vs Hand Mixer: Which Is Best For Small Bakes?

    Small bakes are great for making a quick round of treats when cravings hit, but should you bust out the stand mixer or will a hand mixer suffice?

    By Amanda Berkey 1 month ago Read More
  • slice of cherry pie on a pie cutter

    To Give Fruity Desserts Better Flavor, Add A Dash Of This Comforting Spice

    Fruity desserts always make for great treats, but you can give them better flavor than ever by adding a dash of this less-expected spice.

    By Megan Shoop-Volz 1 month ago Read More
  • Pork chop with lemon slices and an arugula salad on a plate

    One Canned Soup Is All You Need For Unforgettable Oven-Baked Pork Chops

    Oven-baked pork chops are easy to put together, but still need a little oomph from your ingredient selection. This canned soup is especially tasty with them.

    By Amara Michelle 1 month ago Read More
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