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  • Orange cake on a cutting board with a slice missing

    This Type Of Whisk Guarantees A Clump-Free Batter

    Making the perfect batter often comes down to the right tool. If you find that your pancake or waffle batter is always full of clumps, try this instead.

    By Megan Shoop-Volz 5 months ago Read More
  • Chocolate ice cream cake on counter

    How To Layer An Ice Cream Cake For The Ultimate Balanced Texture

    If you're making ice cream cake from scratch, it's important to layer the ice cream and cake components correctly. Here's how an expert does it.

    By Eloise Rollins-Fife 5 months ago Read More
  • Alex Guarnaschelli

    Alex Guarnaschelli's Favorite Dessert Is A Classic Cake That Dates Back To The Early 1900s

    Everyone has a favorite dessert and favorite cake, but not everyone approaches their favorites with the precision and insight of chef Alex Guarnaschelli.

    By Hilary Wheelan Remley 5 months ago Read More
  • A tray of freshly baked homemade biscuits

    Pinch Store-Bought Biscuits To Give Them A Homemade Feel

    Give your store-bought biscuit dough a facelift by pinching the exterior, lending them a homemade look and a golden exterior perfect for soaking up butter.

    By Ashlen Wilder 5 months ago Read More
  • Bowl of cake mix with a whisk

    17 Baking Tips To Make Your Boxed Cake Mix Taste Homemade

    Make your store-bought cake mix taste like it's made from scratch by adding some of these tasty ingredients or using these special techniques.

    By Sara Klimek 5 months ago Read More
  • Ina Garten smiling while attending EAT (RED) Food & Film Fest! in New York City in 2017

    These Are Ina Garten's Top 2 Favorite Desserts Of All Time

    Ina Garten has created hundreds of recipes across over a dozen cookbooks, but these two desserts are the Barefoot Contessa's all-time favorites.

    By Allie Fasanella 5 months ago Read More
  • Dried vegetable chips in a bowl

    The Method For The Crispiest Veggie Chips Starts Before You Put Them In The Oven

    Making extra-crispy veggie chips isn't just about how hot and long you cook them. You also have to prepare them correctly, or they don't have a good crunch.

    By Craig Mattson 5 months ago Read More
  • Cookies with marbled purple and white icing on a white plate

    It's Surprisingly Simple To Master Marble Icing For Cookies

    Bored of topping your cookies with unimaginative store-bought frosting? Well, you're in luck! It's surprisingly easy to master marble icing for unique cookies.

    By Hanan Z. Naqeeb 5 months ago Read More
  • bowl of spinach

    Wait, You Can Make Cookies From Spinach?

    Everyone loves a good cookie. Made with plenty of sugar, butter, love, and, believe it or not, spinach. At least, if you use the spinach the right way.

    By Shriya Swaminathan 5 months ago Read More
  • saltine soda crackers in a bowl

    How To Incorporate Saltine Crackers Into Your Next Sweet Treat

    Need a subtle salty addition to your next sweet treat? Consider using saltines in your recipe. Here are a few suggestions for incorporating the classic cracker.

    By Demi Phillips 5 months ago Read More
  • Homemade cookies in a box

    Drastically Boost The Flavor Of Your Cookies Using A Simple Browning Tip

    Discover the simple French cooking method that adds incredible depth to your baked goods using just one pantry staple you already have at home.

    By Demi Phillips 5 months ago Read More
  • Celebrity chef Bobby Flay holding a spoon

    Bobby Flay's Favorite Dessert Is This Massive, Classic Southern Cake

    This classic Southern dessert tops celebrity chef Bobby Flay's list of best ways to finish a great meal, and it can be easy to make at home to try yourself.

    By Sarah Lintakoon 5 months ago Read More
  • freshly baked zucchini bread on a cutting board

    The Fruity Way To Sweeten Zucchini Bread And Keep It Moist

    Zucchini bread recipes sometimes result in a loaf that's a bit dry and not satisfyingly sweet. To prevent that baking misfortune, add this fruit to your batter.

    By Megan Shoop-Volz 5 months ago Read More
  • Alex Guarnaschelli smiling while wearing a necklace

    Alex Guarnaschelli's Pro Tip For Perfect Meringue Isn't About Technique

    Alex Guarnaschelli has opened up about what it takes to make the perfect meringue, and her top tip has nothing to do with cooking skill or technique.

    By Amy Andrews 5 months ago Read More
  • A piece of baked salmon topped with herbs and lemon slices on parchment paper

    The Ideal Oven Temperature For Perfectly Baked Salmon

    Home cooks new to the baked fish game might stress over the correct temperature for salmon. This guide to proper oven temperatures helps demystify the process.

    By Adam Raphael 5 months ago Read More
  • Martha Stewart smiling at an event

    Martha Stewart's Butter Trick For Easy Melt-In-Your-Mouth Salmon Every Time

    For a delectable but simple meal, try Martha Stewart's method for cooking salmon in butter, which will allow you to prepare a veggie side with the fish.

    By Georgina Jedikovska 5 months ago Read More
  • slice of apple pie on a plate

    Removing A Slice Of Pie Has Never Been More Efficient Than It Is With This Method

    If you always struggle to cut the first slice of pie without making it completely fall apart, you need to try this easy trick for perfect slices every time.

    By Amy Andrews 5 months ago Read More
  • A heap of broken chocolate pieces.

    The Telltale Sign That You're Buying High-Quality Dark Chocolate

    According to an expert, you can tell if your chocolate is the good stuff before tasting it. Here's what it should look like, as well as ingredients to avoid.

    By Betsy Parks 5 months ago Read More
  • A wooden cutting board with leftover flour on it

    Never Waste Flour Again With One Genius Storage Trick

    If you're tired of your baking projects coming out dry and crumbly, this forgotten kitchen tool could be the solution you've been looking for.

    By Demi Phillips 5 months ago Read More
  • Chef holding a ball of pizza dough

    This Store-Bought Dough Swap Is A Game-Changer For Delicious Pot Pie

    If you want homemade pot pie but don't have the time to make dough, you can use a grocery store staple instead. And don't worry, it'll still be delicious.

    By Craig Mattson 5 months 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 5 months ago Read More
  • Vanilla cake with peaks of Swiss meringue buttercream

    The Swiss Meringue Tricks That Are Bound To Delight Your Taste Buds

    Making Swiss meringue is unlike making other meringues, and it's easy to get wrong. Next time you whip some up, take advantage of these two tricks.

    By M Lavelle 5 months ago Read More
  • Grocery aisle displaying boxed baking mixes

    Store-Bought Muffin Mix Gets A Serious Flavor Boost From This Extra Ingredient

    Store-bought muffin mix can be incredibly handy when you don't have the time to bake everything from scratch, but adding just one ingredient really elevates it.

    By Sarah Lintakoon 6 months ago Read More
  • Someone cutting into a homemade apple pie

    This Is What Happens When You Make A Dairy-Free Pie Crust With Coconut Oil

    Making your own pie crust is a great way to elevate your baked goods. If you need a dairy-free version, coconut oil should be your star ingredient. Here's why.

    By Adam Raphael 6 months ago Read More
  • Alton Brown speaking

    Alton Brown's Lazy Tip For Better Pie Crust And Puff Pastry Is Absolutely Brilliant

    Alton Brown is an encyclopedia of hacks to make cooking easier, and if you have trouble mastering a good pie crust or puff pastry, use this trick.

    By Amy Andrews 6 months ago Read More
  • Packaged pie crusts on a wooden surface

    6 Premade Pie Crusts, Ranked Worst To Best

    For those looking to make a classic dessert, grocery stores have you covered with frozen and refrigerated premade pie crusts. Here are the brands we liked most.

    By Sara Klimek 6 months ago Read More
  • Chocolate chip cookie dough

    The Best Way To Freeze Cookie Dough For Easy Baking Later

    Cookie dough yields delicious results, but sometimes a recipe makes way more than you need. Here's how to freeze cookie dough for easy baking later on.

    By Jane Chertoff 6 months ago Read More
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