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  • Flour, butter, rolling pin, and pie weights on a work surface

    The Common Culprits Behind Soggy Pie Dough

    There are several solutions to soggy and disappointing pie crusts. Cookbook author Jerrelle Guy walks us through the most common dough errors bakers make.

    By Tony Cooper 4 months ago Read More
  • A person enjoying a bowl of cereal in front of a green wall

    Cram The Crunch Back Into Stale Cereal With One Easy Step

    Wait! Don't throw out that box of stale cereal just yet. There's a way to get that signature crunch and delicious flavor back, and it only takes one easy step.

    By Sean Pagnotti 4 months ago Read More
  • Ree Drummond posing at an event

    Ree Drummond Changed The Way She Makes Sheet Cake Forever Thanks To A Simple Mistake

    If you love sheet cake, you'll love Ree Drummond's version. But did you know that her staple recipe stemmed from a simple mistake? Here's what happened.

    By Jenna Rapsis 4 months ago Read More
  • An individual whisking a cake batter

    Add This Cooking Oil To Your Cake Batter For The Moistest Texture

    You can make a major shift in the flavor and texture of your cake by switching out which cooking oil you use. Here's which one to try in your next recipe.

    By Georgina Jedikovska 4 months ago Read More
  • A lemon loaf cake with icing

    Lemon Extract Vs Juice Vs Zest: When To Use Each For Baking

    Nearly every part of a lemon is something you can use to flavor baked treats, but when should you use the extract, the juice, or the zest? We asked an expert.

    By Tony Cooper 4 months ago Read More
  • eggs next to fluffy muffins

    One Small Tweak To Your Eggs Will Make Your Muffins Rise Higher With A Fluffier Texture

    Are your muffins coming out of the oven looking a little flat? Make this simple change to your eggs to vastly improve the rise and texture of your baked goods.

    By Amy Andrews 4 months ago Read More
  • Variety of green zucchini arranged on an orange background

    Prevent Soggy Roasted Zucchini Once And For All With This Pantry Staple

    If you often end up with soggy zucchini instead of perfectly roasted zucchini, try sprinkling this staple ingredient over your veggies to reduce moisture.

    By Ashlen Wilder 4 months ago Read More
  • aisle of baking box mixes

    How To Easily Convert Any Boxed Muffin Mix To Pancakes

    An incredibly simple way to whip up fluffy flavored pancakes in a jiffy is by using your favorite muffin mix flavors instead of boring plain pancake batter.

    By Sarah Lintakoon 4 months ago Read More
  • Soft-chocolate chip cookie with partially-melted chocolate chips

    The Secret To A Softer Chocolate Chip Cookie Is In A Simple Flour Swap

    If you're frustrated with your cookies coming out too crispy for your liking, try the advice an expert gave us: replacing some all-purpose flour with this one.

    By Crystal Antonace 4 months ago Read More
  • hands opening an oven door

    The Oven Door Mistake Everyone Makes That Secretly Sabotages Cakes

    Baking involves a lot of trial and error, but this overlooked oven practice might be why the cake of your dreams turns into a mushy nightmare.

    By Jaime Jacques 4 months ago Read More
  • Piece of cherry poke cake on a cream colored plate with burgundy trim

    If Your Jell-O Poke Cake Gets Soggy, You May Be Skipping This Important Step

    Combining the best of two classic treats, Jell-O cake is a fairly simple bake, but you should avoid making this mistake that could spoil the dessert's texture.

    By Crystal Antonace 4 months ago Read More
  • chocolate chunk cookies on a ceramic plate

    Burnt Cookies Are A Thing Of The Past With This Quick And Easy Solution

    Burnt cookies happen to the best of us, whether it's some error in the recipe or taking them out too late. Next time, don't toss them; use this simple fix.

    By Megan Shoop-Volz 4 months ago Read More
  • Princess Diana

    Princess Diana's Favorite Dessert Has A Boozy Twist You'll Want To Try

    Princess Diana's favorite dessert was one you've likely tried on this side of the pond, but not with this boozy twist that elevates it to royal heights.

    By Amara Michelle 4 months ago Read More
  • an apple caramel cake sitting on a white plate, apples in the background and a spoon behidn it

    Ginger Ale Is Your Secret Weapon For An Easy 4-Ingredient Caramel Apple Cake

    If you're looking for crowd pleaser, try this simple caramel apple cake. You won't even need any eggs since you're using ginger ale. Here's how it works.

    By Jennifer M. McNeill 4 months ago Read More
  • small bowl of apple crisp with ice cream on top

    The Old School Topping Your Apple Crisp Is Missing

    A good apple crisp is a great way to celebrate, or just to enjoy extra apples you have. Next time, though, add this old school topping for a special dessert.

    By Sarah Lintakoon 4 months ago Read More
  • cookies and sugar cubes on a blue background

    How A Sugar Cube Can Save Your Fresh Baked Cookies

    If you want to keep your freshly baked cookies from going stale, you might want to try this simple trick that involves nothing more than a cube of sugar.

    By Demi Phillips 4 months ago Read More
  • Chocolate chip cookies on a wire cooling rack

    Give Cookies A Deep, Nuttier Flavor With One Unexpected Addition

    Tired of plain chocolate chip cookies? While this classic is already good, try out this extra ingredient that can give those cookies a deeper, delicious flavor.

    By Amy Andrews 4 months ago Read More
  • Bobby Flay smiling in a blue suit and floral-print tie

    Bobby Flay's Simple Cooking Method That Delivers Perfectly Flaky Salmon

    Bobby Flay's secret for nailing salmon recipes might have you turning down your oven's temperature the next time you cook the fish with your favorite glaze.

    By Crystal Antonace 4 months ago Read More
  • a collection of peach dishes

    10 Creative Ways To Use Up All Those Summer Peaches

    If have an abundance of peaches at the end of the summer, there's plenty of great uses for them, from topping a pizza with the fruit to putting them on a BLT.

    By Sara Klimek 4 months ago Read More
  • squares of cornbread on a white plate

    The Easy One-Ingredient Cornbread Upgrade That Gives You A Soft, Fluffy Crumb

    For a next-level pan of cornbread, look to adding in this one extra ingredient to bring the ultimate tender texture to the table.

    By Megan Shoop-Volz 4 months ago Read More
  • glass bowl with dump cake filled with fruit and nuts

    Upgrade Simple Dump Cakes With One Creamy Ingredient

    Dump cake is delicious even in its simplest form, but what if you want to add an extra level of depth and creaminess to it? All you need is one more ingredient.

    By Sarah Lintakoon 4 months ago Read More
  • sliced buttermilk biscuits

    There's Only One Flour You Should Be Using For Melt-In-Your-Mouth Biscuits

    "The Seasoned Mom" cookbook author and food blogger Blair Lonergan recommends one flour brand above all others for melt-in-your-mouth biscuits.

    By Marco Sumayao 4 months ago Read More
  • close-up view of mixing melted chocolate

    The Best Way To Melt Chocolate Chips, According To Nestlé

    Melting chocolate might seem like a relatively straightforward task, but the candy is notoriously tricky to work with. Here's what Nestlé recommends doing.

    By Demi Phillips 4 months ago Read More
  • Creme brulee in a ramekin next to vanilla pods

    The Easiest Homemade Crème Brûlée Starts With This Inexpensive Boxed Dessert Mix

    Crème brûlée doesn't always have to be complicated. You can make a simpler version at home with one basic boxed ingredient that you might already have on hand.

    By Megan Shoop-Volz 4 months ago Read More
  • Paul Hollywood

    This Iconic Floridian Dessert Is One Of Paul Hollywood's Favorite American Treats

    British baking star Paul Hollywood has a particular soft spot for this beloved American dessert that hails from the Sunshine State.

    By Hilary Wheelan Remley 4 months ago Read More
  • A person's hands are seen holding a tin of muffins.

    Give Muffins A Bulkier Top With A Simple Temperature Trick

    Everyone loves the top of the muffin. It's why they get sold solo all the time. Make a better, bulkier muffin top at home using this easy temperature trick.

    By Amber Sutherland-Namako 4 months ago Read More
  • Metal muffin tin filled with blueberry muffin batter

    Do You Really Need To Toss Blueberries In Flour Before Adding Them To Muffin Batter?

    Tossing blueberries in flour before adding them to muffin batter supposedly offers many benefits, but do you need to do it? To find out, we spoke to an expert.

    By Ashlen Wilder 4 months ago Read More
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