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Baking

  • A plate of brownies next to a wire rack of brownies with crumbs scattered throughout the background

    Boxed Brownies Get 10x The Flavor When You Add This Pantry Staple

    Want to make chewier brownies with a delicious caramelized, nutty flavor from a box mix? You just need to add one simple ingredient to your batter.

    By Camryn Wimberly 2 days ago Read More
  • Brownies stacked and tied with twine in front of more brownies in a cooling rack.

    America's Oldest Brownie Recipe Didn't Include These 2 Common Ingredients

    The first widely-known brownie recipe is over a century old, and here's why it doesn't produce the same cake-like chocolate squares we're familiar with today.

    By Amanda Berkey 3 days ago Read More
  • Celebrity chef Ina Garten sits on stage at an event with a mic in hand

    The Fruit That Ina Garten Likes To Pair With Blueberries In Her Crumble Recipe

    The Barefoot Contessa prefers pairing her blueberries with this sweet summer fruit in her crumble. It adds to both the taste and texture of the dessert.

    By Amber Sutherland-Namako 4 days ago Read More
  • A pink stand mixer on a counter next to a package of eggs.

    Should You Use A Stand Mixer For Cake Batter?

    Stand mixers are incredibly useful and convenient kitchen tools, but are they a must when working with cake batter? Here's what you need to know.

    By Tim Forster 4 days ago Read More
  • Slice of coffee cake on a plate.

    Add Blueberries To Coffee Cake And It Becomes This Vintage Dessert

    Coffee cake is delicious, but blueberries make it even better. Adding them transforms them into a classic vintage dessert your grandparents probably loved.

    By Amy Andrews 5 days ago Read More
  • homemade brownies

    Swap Plain Butter For This When Making Brownies For A Better Flavor And Texture

    If you're looking to upgrade the flavor and texture of your brownie recipe, consider using this instead of regular butter. Here's why it works well in brownies.

    By Amy Andrews 5 days ago Read More
  • brownies cut into squares on a wooden board

    Create Bakery-Worthy Brownies By Adding This Warm Spice

    This spice will give your brownies a warm, citrusy, and slightly minty complexity. You can also pair it with other ingredients for even better brownies.

    By Amara Michelle 6 days ago Read More
  • Raw cookies on a baking tray.

    Never Store Baked Goods In Their Metal Pans — Here's Why

    Metal pans, especially those made from aluminum, are not great for food storage. Here's why you'll want to transfer your bakes to other containers.

    By Georgina Jedikovska 7 days ago Read More
  • Chicken pot pie in a glass pie dish with a couple of slices removed

    Easy Chicken Pot Pie Starts With This $3 Canned Soup

    Making a chicken pot pie couldn't be easier when you start with this soup that's both hearty and ideal for those on a relatively tight budget.

    By Julia Mullaney 9 days ago Read More
  • A selection of Trader Joe's baking mixes on store shelves

    The Can't-Skip Fall Baking Mix That Trader Joe's Customers Wait All Year For

    If you're looking for a fall baking mix to bring the coziness to your kitchen, there's one that Trader Joe's shoppers look forward to for months.

    By Jenna Rapsis 9 days ago Read More
  • sliced brownies packaged in string

    Brownies Take Less Effort When You Use The One-Bowl Method

    Perhaps the worst part of baking is all the dishes. The good news is you can whip up a batch of fudgy, cakey brownies with just one bowl. Here's how.

    By Megan Shoop-Volz 9 days ago Read More
  • Chocolate brownie on a white plate next to a cappuccino

    Not Walnuts Or Pecans — Brownies Are Far Better With This Mix-In

    Most people use walnuts or pecans in brownies. Most people are missing out. This trendy nut adds more than just texture to everyone's fave chocolate dessert.

    By Amy Andrews 10 days ago Read More
  • Multiple stand mixers arranged on a shelf in a retail interior

    11 Bestselling Stand Mixers On Amazon That Aren't KitchenAid

    For decades, KitchenAid has had a tight grasp on the stand mixer market, but they're not the only game in town anymore. These Amazon bestsellers prove it.

    By Nicole M. LaMarco 11 days ago Read More
  • Homemade brownies are stacked on a plate and arranged on a cooling rack.

    Make Brownies Taste Sweeter And Richer With A Pinch Of This Pantry Spice

    Elevate your next batch of brownies using a basic secret spice you already have in your kitchen. Here is how a single pinch can change everything.

    By Amber Sutherland-Namako 12 days ago Read More
  • 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 15 days 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 16 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 17 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 18 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 19 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 20 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 22 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 23 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 24 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 25 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 26 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 26 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 29 days ago Read More
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