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

staff@chowhound.com (Camryn Wimberly) — Thu, 13 Aug 2026 08:05:00 +0000

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

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

staff@chowhound.com (Julia Mullaney) — Wed, 12 Aug 2026 12:05:00 +0000

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.

Irresistibly Smoky Cornbread Is Just One Overlooked Cooking Method Away

staff@chowhound.com (Amber Sutherland-Namako) — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 12:25:00 +0000

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.

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

staff@chowhound.com (Abbe Lewis) — Mon, 10 Aug 2026 12:05:00 +0000

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.

How A Food Processor Does Wonders For Mixing Cake Batter

staff@chowhound.com (Crystal Antonace) — Sun, 09 Aug 2026 01:25:00 +0000

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.

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

staff@chowhound.com (Amara Michelle) — Fri, 07 Aug 2026 22:55:00 +0000

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.

Should You Use Fresh Or Frozen Blueberries In Baking?

staff@chowhound.com (Megan Shoop-Volz) — Wed, 05 Aug 2026 23:25:00 +0000

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.

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

staff@chowhound.com (Tim Forster) — Wed, 05 Aug 2026 08:05:00 +0000

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

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

staff@chowhound.com (Megan Shoop-Volz) — Mon, 03 Aug 2026 02:25:00 +0000

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.

Baked Potatoes Taste Better With A 20-Second Butter Trick

staff@chowhound.com (Hilary Wheelan Remley) — Sat, 01 Aug 2026 16:55:00 +0000

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.

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

staff@chowhound.com (Jenna Rapsis) — Sat, 01 Aug 2026 15:05:00 +0000

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.

11 Desserts That Defined The 1960s

staff@chowhound.com (Jane Godiner) — Thu, 30 Jul 2026 12:15:00 +0000

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.

Can You Substitute Frozen Blueberries For Fresh?

staff@chowhound.com (Amanda Berkey) — Tue, 28 Jul 2026 14:25:00 +0000

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.

Boxed Brownies Become Bakery Worthy By Adding This To Your Batter

staff@chowhound.com (Amber Sutherland-Namako) — Sun, 26 Jul 2026 00:35:00 +0000

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

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

staff@chowhound.com (Tim Forster) — Sat, 25 Jul 2026 15:05:00 +0000

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.

Skip Lemon: Bake Salmon With This Juicy Citrus Instead

staff@chowhound.com (Amanda Berkey) — Sat, 25 Jul 2026 08:05:00 +0000

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.

9 Affordable Pyrex Finds Every Baker Needs In Their Kitchen

staff@chowhound.com (Julia Mullaney) — Fri, 24 Jul 2026 15:35:00 +0000

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.

The Key Differences Between Imitation And Pure Vanilla Extract

staff@chowhound.com (Macy Sandel) — Mon, 20 Jul 2026 10:05:00 +0000

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.

For Delicious Homemade Pound Cake, Choose This Butter Every Time

staff@chowhound.com (Crystal Antonace) — Sun, 19 Jul 2026 21:05:00 +0000

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.

The Best Oven Temperature For Crispy Frozen Hash Browns Every Time

staff@chowhound.com (Tim Forster) — Sun, 19 Jul 2026 20:05:00 +0000

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.