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Baking

  • Giada De Laurentiis smiling

    Giada De Laurentiis' Tip For Perfectly Sized Chocolate Chunks

    There are a few reasons to swap out chocolate chips for chocolate chunks when baking cookies. Here's a helpful tip on cutting up a chocolate bar for the task.

    By Ginny Johnson 12 months ago Read More
  • Person frosting a chocolate cake

    Cut The Sweetness Of Store-Bought Frosting With An Easy Fix

    Store-bought frosting is a convenient in a pinch, but it can be excessively sweet. If you want to temper all that sugar, follow these expert tips.

    By Robert Haynes-Peterson 12 months ago Read More
  • Close-up of Martha Stewart smiling with desserts on blue background

    15 Baking Tips From Martha Stewart That We Love

    Everyone can use some baking tips from the experts. From grating butter to repurposing the crispy edges of brownies, here are Martha Stewart's best pointers.

    By Elaine Todd 12 months ago Read More
  • Parchment paper-lined pans of brownies and blondies

    What's The Difference Between Blondies And Brownies?

    Blondies and brownies are two deliciously sweet desserts. While both baked goods have a lot in common, here are a couple of things that set them apart.

    By Ginny Johnson 12 months ago Read More
  • Hot cornbread in a skillet

    Give Cornbread A Salty, Crunchy Twist With This Store-Bought Snack

    Cornbread is a classic Southern comfort food, and while there are many ways to upgrade it, this meaty ingredient is the secret to an even better dish.

    By Robert Haynes-Peterson 12 months ago Read More
  • Birthday cake with white icing and sprinkles

    Save Ugly Store-Bought Cakes With This Simple Decorating Tip

    A store-bought cake doesn't have to mean a boring or ugly one. A pro told Chowhound how to make your grab-and-go cake shine with a few quick decorating moves.

    By Greta Pano 12 months ago Read More
  • Close up of pumpkin bread pudding

    Bread Pudding Gets An Autumn Upgrade With One Simple Swap

    Pumpkin puree enhances a wide range of foods, including bread pudding. Try this autumnal twist for a delicious sweet treat you'll want to eat year-round.

    By S. Ferrari 12 months ago Read More
  • Air fryer and baked goods

    10 Ways To Use Your Air Fryer For Easy Baking

    By now, the value of air fryers has been well established. We're here to add new considerations for using yours: Follow these suggestions for air fryer baking.

    By Stephen McPhee 12 months ago Read More
  • Sourdough bread and sourdough starter

    How To Make A Sourdough Starter At Home

    Sourdough breadmaking heated up a few years back, but it's not just a fad. Take these tips into account and you'll always be able to make your own fresh loaf.

    By Helena Nichols December 13th, 2024 Read More
  • Woman piping frosting on a cake

    3 Expert Tips For Upgrading Your Homemade Frosting Game

    A baking expert weighs in with her top three tips on how to execute a perfectly neat, smooth, and delicious homemade frosting.

    By Ginny Johnson December 13th, 2024 Read More
  • Releasing cake from cake pan

    How An Expert Saves Cakes Stuck In Their Pans

    Successfully removing a cake from its pan can feel like you're playing roulette. Here are pro tips to prevent it from sticking, plus what to do if you can't.

    By Ginny Johnson December 12th, 2024 Read More
  • Alton Brown smiling

    The Liquor Alton Brown Swears By For Better Pecan Pie

    Alton Brown likes to swap a classic boozy pecan pie ingredient for his favorite liquor, recreating a dessert twist on an old fashioned cocktail.

    By Andrew Amelinckx December 12th, 2024 Read More
  • cherry bread pudding in a casserole dish

    Why You Need A Full Day To Make Great Bread Pudding

    Though you can technically rush the process, the very best bread pudding has had a long, overnight soak in the fridge.

    By Tara Bowen December 12th, 2024 Read More
  • Pumpkin pie on a wooden table surrounded by small pumpkins

    Pumpkin Pie Is Great, But Caramel Makes It Even Better

    This year, the internet's obsessed with adding some caramel to your pumpkin pie. Find out what kind of caramel to use and how to take it to the next level.

    By Aspen Oblewski December 10th, 2024 Read More
  • Angel food cake with strawberries and whipped cream

    Is Cake Flour Really Better For Homemade Cakes?

    The success of a cake often comes down to granular details, including the type of flour you use. Does that mean you have to buy cake flour?

    By Eloise Rollins-Fife December 10th, 2024 Read More
  • cherry poke cake on a plate

    We Can Thank Jell-O For The Invention Of Poke Cakes

    Looking to drive sales for Jell-O and other General Mills products, a culinary marketing team came up with the recipe for iconic poke cake.

    By Andrew Amelinckx December 10th, 2024 Read More
  • Person holding gingerbread man cookie with Christmas tree in background

    Gingerbread Men Cookies Date Back To The Time Of Shakespeare

    Baking gingerbread men wasn't always a tradition for the winter holidays. Gingerbread man cookie history actually originates back to Elizabethan times.

    By Tony Cooper December 9th, 2024 Read More
  • Thin and crispy chocolate chip cookies

    Does Banging Your Sheet Pan Really Make Cookies Better?

    You can definitely blow off some steam by slamming a sheet pan. Find out if the pan-banging method makes your cookies taste better than they already do.

    By Lauren Dozier December 9th, 2024 Read More
  • rows of blueberry lemon cupcakes

    Should You Thaw Frozen Berries Before Using Them In Baked Goods?

    Frozen berries present challenges when baking, but you can have berry cobbler in winter if you know when you should and shouldn't thaw berries for baked goods.

    By Sonora Slater December 9th, 2024 Read More
  • Pink champagne cake and cocktails

    Your Cakes Deserve A Boozy Frosting Upgrade

    For a more adult version of your favorite cake recipe, consider tossing in a few tablespoons of your favorite spirit into your frosting.

    By Ginny Johnson December 9th, 2024 Read More
  • Large cookies baking

    The Secret To Rich, Bakery-Style Cookies Comes In A Box

    If you've always wanted to make cakey bakery-style cookies at home, your secret weapon is waiting in a special box mix.

    By Ashlen Wilder December 8th, 2024 Read More
  • Tres leches cake with dark golden topping

    The Ultimate Dark Liquor That Give Tres Leches Cake A Boozy Kick

    If you're looking to add another layer of nuanced flavor to your tres leches cake, consider adding an ingredient already hiding in your bar cart.

    By Tony Cooper December 8th, 2024 Read More
  • a loaf of fruitcake sliced up next to pine boughs

    Why Does Fruitcake Have Such A Bad Reputation?

    Fruitcake, you either love it or hate it, or maybe you've simply never had it. Here's why this infamous dessert served during the holidays became controversial.

    By Sonora Slater December 8th, 2024 Read More
  • bowl with whipped cream

    For Frosting That's Stable And Delicious Reach For One Pantry Staple

    To make an incredible stabilized whipped cream frosting, make sure you always have this special pantry item on hand.

    By Megan Shoop-Volz December 7th, 2024 Read More
  • sliced banana bread

    For Perfect Banana Bread Now, Stop Playing The Waiting Game

    If you never seem to have ripe bananas when you crave banana bread, use this hack to make sure you always have some waiting in the wings.

    By Lauren Dozier December 7th, 2024 Read More
  • A spoonful of instant coffee granules over a white mug and glass jar

    A Guide To Baking With Instant Coffee

    Instant coffee is an priceless ingredient for your baking pantry. But, what is it? How do you use it? Here's what to know about baking with instant coffee.

    By Nikki Cervone December 7th, 2024 Read More
  • Martha Stewart smiles at a red carpet event

    Make Your Whipped Cream Topping Last Longer With Martha Stewart's Simple Tip

    It's Martha Stewart's world and we're all just living in it. Here's how she makes whipped cream stay fluffy in the most Martha Stewart way possible.

    By Amber Sutherland-Namako December 7th, 2024 Read More
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