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  • Pastry Chef Roland Mesnier, Hillary Clinton and one of Roland's gingerbread houses

    The Chocolate Chip Cookies That Were A White House Staple

    For years, a lauded chef's signature chocolate chip cookies were a staple of the President's residence thanks to their unique and delicious recipe.

    By Tara Bowen Read More
  • Bowl of cornstarch

    How To Turn Cornstarch Into An Egg Substitute When Baking

    Cornstarch is an effective binding agent that works as a substitute for eggs when baking. But not all recipes are well suited for this type of swap.

    By Hilary Wheelan Remley Read More
  • Excited person looking at bread in the oven

    The Kitchen Tool You Need For Better Bread Baking

    Want to bake better bread in the future? Be sure to trade in your old whisk for a far superior product. It may look strange, but it's effective.

    By Shriya Swaminathan Read More
  • Lemon zest on marble surface with microplane grater and two lemons

    The Absolute Best 17 Ways To Use Up Leftover Citrus Zest

    If you love using lemon zest in your creations but hate having to throw out the leftovers, we've come up with the best ways to put them to good use.

    By Sara Klimek Read More
  • stack of freshly made flour tortillas

    Tortillas Are Your Secret For The Fastest Homemade Pizza Night Ever

    If you want the ultimate fuss-free, thin-crust homemade pizza, try starting with a delicious flour tortilla base. From there, the options are endless.

    By Megan Shoop-Volz Read More
  • Uncooked puff pastry is placed on a wooden cutting board; baking tools are in the background.

    Turn Frozen Store-Bought Puff Pastry Into A Classic Lemon Curd Tart With Just 3 Extra Ingredients

    Frozen puff pastry is an easy shortcut for one of the most difficult tasks in baking, and you can easily whip up a classic lemon curd tart with it.

    By Amber Sutherland-Namako Read More
  • Alton Brown smiling, wearing black blazer

    Alton Brown Really Wants You To Put Bourbon In Your Bread Pudding

    Bread pudding is a beloved, comforting dessert with a simple recipe. However, Food Network personality Alton Brown insists on an extra ingredient: bourbon.

    By Tony Cooper Read More
  • A slice of tres leches cake

    5 Creative Milk Swaps To Try In Tres Leches Cake

    Tres leches is delicious in any form, but why not customize it by swapping one of the milks for some of your other favorite flavors? Here's what to include.

    By Adam Raphael Read More
  • Artisinal pickled cucumbers in jars on wooden surface

    Don't Toss That Pickle Juice. Make Bread Instead

    Ready to give your favorite sandwich bread recipe a tangy upgrade? That leftover pickle brine is the secret ingredient to your next gourmet baked good.

    By Amber Sutherland-Namako Read More
  • Person spreading pizza sauce on pizza with the back of a spoon

    16 Unique Ingredients To Use In Pizza Sauce

    Give your pizza sauce an upgrade with simple add-ins like black garlic, miso paste, and other ingredients that pack a bold punch of flavor.

    By Sara Klimek Read More
  • Homemade margherita pizza

    For The Best Pizza Crust, Don't Skip This Step

    If you're making your beautiful pizza dough from scratch, there's one key step that could make or break the quality of your crust.

    By Jonathan Kesh Read More
  • Composite image of the cast of the Great British Bake Off with various baked goods and baking utensils

    9 Of The Best Baking Tips We Learned From The Great British Bake Off

    There's loads to learn when it comes to baking, so we've rounded up of some of our favorite baking tips from "The Great British Bake Off" from over the years.

    By Lyla Porter Read More
  • A slice of chocolate cake with nuts

    Add One Thing To Your Chocolate Desserts For The Ultimate Flavor Bomb

    Want to make your chocolate desserts even more chocolatey? Bring out the sweet stuff's full flavor by adding a little bit of this umami-rich ingredient.

    By Tony Cooper Read More
  • chocolate beetroot cake

    The Surprising Puréed Root Vegetable That Works Wonders In Cake

    Vegetables and sweets usually don't mix, but one slightly saccharine veggie can give your cake an extra flavor dimension and a burst of moisture.

    By Mathieson Nishimura Read More
  • An elegant Watergate cake with berries

    How To Turn The Southern Classic Watergate Salad Into A Cake

    The iconic Watergate salad was originally created as a cake, and you can easily make this retro dessert at home with a handful of boxed ingredients.

    By Dhruv Trivedi Read More
  • cake mix in bowl

    Boost The Taste Of Boxed Cake Mix By Mashing In This Tropical Fruit

    Boxed cake mix is simple, but it doesn't have to be basic. If you want to take the decadence of your baked goods up a notch, add this moist and rich fruit.

    By Mathieson Nishimura Read More
  • Buddy Valastro

    Buddy Valastro's Top Tip For Carving Cakes

    Buddy Valastro knows more than probably anyone when it comes to making cakes. Thankfully, the Cake Boss is happy to share tips, including how to carve cake.

    By Aspen Oblewski Read More
  • Freshly made apple pie with cinnamon roll crust sitting on a wooden table

    Give Apple Pie A Flavorful Makeover With Canned Cinnamon Rolls

    The traditional apple pie recipe can do no wrong, but a little deviation from the traditional crust could introduce a faster, cinnamon-flavored new favorite.

    By Amara Michelle Read More
  • Gateau Basque, a French cake that looks similar to the Evil Genius Cake

    This Evil Genius Cake Is Anything But Sinister

    This delicious cake is sweeping the internet off its feet with its deviously decadent formula. Here's how this gorgeous cake gets its delicious texture.

    By Claire Adas Read More
  • Hands opening canned biscuits

    Transform Canned Biscuits Into A Savory Dinner With Just A Few Ingredients

    Canned biscuits are an easy shortcut to preparing this popular dinner, whether you're cooking for one or a horde of hungry children.

    By Claire Adas Read More
  • hand putting chocolate chip muffins in airfryer basket

    Many Air Fryers Can Be Used For Baking, But There's One Type To Steer Clear Of

    Air fryers are convenient and massively popular, and they can even be used for baking up some sweet treats. Just be sure not to use a rotary model.

    By Jennifer M. McNeill Read More
  • Assorted French pastries in a bakery display case.

    The Elegant French Cookies You Can Make Using Just 2 Ingredients

    While we often think of French food as fancy and very difficult to make, these easy, elegant French cookies are made using just two ingredients.

    By Jolee Sullivan Read More
  • Sliced open traditional steak and kidney pie

    Which Pastry Is Best For Steak Pie?

    Wondering which pastry holds up best in a hearty steak pie? From flaky puff pastry to buttery shortcrust, here's how each one affects texture and flavor.

    By Adam Raphael Read More
  • Rows of small, unlabeled bottles of bourbon, some close up, some from a distance on a rustic wooden countertop.

    Bourbon Belongs In Sweet Potato Pie. Here's How To Add It

    Add an extra layer of rich flavor to your next sweet potato pie with the help of some bourbon. Here's how to add the perfect amount for a delicious result.

    By Andy Hume Read More
  • A round carrot cake cut into slices on a wooden cutting board.

    Making Carrot Cake? Don't Reach For The Food Processor To Shred The Veggies

    If you're making carrot cake or zucchini bread, don't just shove everything in the food processor. Here's what you should do instead for best results.

    By Eugenia Lazaris Read More
  • A cross-section of a fresh-baked loaf of sourdough bread.

    What Happens If You Use Honey In Sourdough Bread?

    It's called sourdough, right? So it sure seems like adding honey would be the opposite of what you'd want to do. But is that really the case?

    By Richard DiCicco Read More
  • Duff Goldman

    The Underrated Ingredient Duff Goldman Thinks You Should Be Using More Often

    If you're looking to bring a new level of nuance to your baking, take a page from Duff Goldman and use this underappreciated ingredient.

    By Hilary Wheelan Remley Read More
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