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  • close-up of chocolate cupcakes with colorful frosting

    Make Cupcakes In Half The Time And Give Your Oven A Break With This Genius Hack

    Making dessert in a pinch? You don't necessarily need to heat up your oven to get perfect cupcakes. Instead, try this speedy method for sweet results.

    By Megan Shoop-Volz 2 months ago Read More
  • Pan of chocolate chip cookies lined with parchment paper

    Why You Use Parchment Paper (Never Aluminum Foil) For Lining Baking Pans

    Lining your baking pans is a smart way to avoid making a mess, but you must make sure to use the correct liner. Here's why it should be parchment paper.

    By Amanda Berkey 2 months ago Read More
  • Homemade artisan purple sourdough bread made from purple sweet potato.

    Turn Your Sourdough Purple! This Ingredient Is A Perfect Natural Dye

    Discover the natural ingredient that adds a vibrant purple hue and subtle sweetness to your sourdough bread, making it both beautiful and delicious.

    By Georgina Jedikovska 2 months ago Read More
  • Plate of sugar cookies

    9 Ingredients That Make Sugar Cookies Shine

    Sugar cookies are a tried-and-true classic, but they can be a bit plain if you don't jazz them up a little. Here are some of the best ingredients to do so.

    By Julia Mullaney 2 months ago Read More
  • Serving sliced pecan pie

    The Best Way To Store Pecan Pie For Maximum Freshness

    If you're serving pecan pie for the holidays, it's essential to know the best way to store it, whether you have leftovers or want to prep a pie in advance.

    By Eloise Rollins-Fife 2 months ago Read More
  • Slice of pumpkin pie with whipped cream on top

    4 Easy Fixes For Runny Pumpkin Pie

    Fix runny pumpkin pie with simple tips! Learn how to get a perfectly set, creamy filling every time with easy baking tricks and ingredient tweaks.

    By Dhruv Trivedi 2 months ago Read More
  • A sponge cake with frosting and berries

    How Different Storage Conditions Affect The Quality Of Baked Goods

    Depending on the baked goods you're trying to store, you'll need to store them differently. Learn how to store all your favorite treats so they stay fresh.

    By Adam Raphael 2 months ago Read More
  • A stack of brownies on a raised serving dish

    The Ingredient You Can't Forget For The Best Brownies

    If you want a richer and more flavorful batch of brownies, one secret addition can help you get there, and chances are, you already have it on hand.

    By Tony Cooper 2 months ago Read More
  • Two homemade brownies on a white plate.

    Ditch Your Cake Pan. Bake Brownies In A Cast Iron Skillet Instead

    There's a major case to be made for using cast iron to make brownies, so we reached out to an expert for the details you need to convert your favorite recipe.

    By Betsy Parks 2 months ago Read More
  • Cinnamon rolls arranged on a baking sheet

    Turn Store-Bought Cinnamon Rolls Into A Cozy Apple Delight With One Ingredient Swap

    Store-bought cinnamon rolls don't have to be boring. You can jazz them up by adding one extra ingredient that will bring a cozy twist to the dish.

    By Jennifer M. McNeill 2 months ago Read More
  • A sheet of cooked brownies.

    How Oven Temperature Affects Your Brownies

    Brownies should be tender, warm, and moist, but the wrong oven temperature can leave your dessert stiff and crumbly or unevenly cooked through.

    By Tony Cooper 2 months ago Read More
  • Cheesy baked pasta on green table with ingredients.

    Please Stop Cooking Baked Pasta With This Shape (It's Ruining It)

    Despite being a popular choice for casseroles and other baked dishes, this pasta shape struggles more than others to hold sauce, protein, and cheese.

    By Shriya Swaminathan 2 months ago Read More
  • Slice of apple pie on a fork.

    The Mistake That Could Be Giving Your Pie A Soggy Bottom

    A soggy bottom is every baker’s nightmare. Discover expert techniques to ensure your pie crust comes out perfectly crisp and golden every time.

    By Nicole Alexander 2 months ago Read More
  • Spoon on a pan of toasted sugar

    Toast Sugar For The Sweetest Caramel Boost In All Your Favorite Desserts

    If you've never toasted sugar, you're missing out on the sweetest caramel boost you could add to all of your favorite desserts. Here's how to get it right.

    By Amanda Berkey 2 months ago Read More
  • A freshly cut, molten chocolate cake, the lava flowing out, on a black plate with raspberries and a sprig of time, vanilla ice cream in the background.

    The Molten Chocolate Cake Baking Mistake That Ruins A Gooey Center

    Creating a molten chocolate lava cake with a thick, liquid center is simple but specific. Avoid this common mistake to ensure your result is spot on.

    By Andy Hume 2 months ago Read More
  • Assorted Aldi baked goods displayed in containers on counter.

    We Ranked 15 Aldi Baked Goods From Worst To Best

    Aldi’s baked goods are a mix of hits and misses, with delicious indulgences sharing shelf space with treats that don’t always deliver on flavor or texture.

    By Orianna McDavid 2 months ago Read More
  • Cookie dough on pan

    The Genius Cookie Dough Storage Hack We Can't Stop Using

    Making your own cookie dough is the only way to taste the most unique recipes, but storing the leftovers can be a hassle. Use this hack for a much easier time.

    By Hilary Wheelan Remley 2 months ago Read More
  • Pumpkin oatmeal cookies

    Turn A Can Of Pumpkin Into Cozy Cookies With Just 2 Additional Ingredients

    All you need is a can of pumpkin and two simple ingredients that are probably already in your pantry to create a delicious batch of sweet cookies.

    By Hanan Z. Naqeeb 2 months ago Read More
  • A closeup of baked cinnamon rolls

    Store-Bought Pancake Mix Is Your Shortcut For Easy, Homemade Cinnamon Rolls

    You don't need an intricate from-scratch mix to make the perfect cinnamon rolls. In fact, a quick-and-easy store-bought pancake mix will create great results.

    By Eugenia Lazaris 2 months ago Read More
  • Pumpkin pie decorated with pecan nuts and seeds on a wooden table

    The Store-Brand Pumpkin Pie You Should Avoid Buying At All Cost

    Chowhound ranked six store-bought pumpkin pies, and it was apparent this version wasn't going to make its way back to the cart ever again.

    By Amara Michelle 2 months ago Read More
  • Woman whipping a bowl of meringue

    How To Master Meringue: Why Slow And Steady Makes All The Difference

    Before you whip meringue, it's key that you take a few steps to increase the likelihood of creating one with a cloud-like consistency and stiff white peaks.

    By Amanda Berkey 2 months ago Read More
  • Cake resting in a springform pan

    The Secret To A Truly Great Cake Isn't Just The Recipe — It's The Pan You Use

    Great cakes start with more than just a recipe. Discover why choosing the right type of baking pan you use matters for texture, rise, and an even bake.

    By Craig Mattson 2 months ago Read More
  • a slice of coconut layer cake on a plate

    Meet 3-Day Coconut Cake: The Southern Dessert That Tastes Like A Slice Of Heaven

    Meet the 3-day coconut cake, a beloved Southern dessert that proves good things take time. It's rich, creamy, and bursting with coconut flavor.

    By Sonora Slater 2 months ago Read More
  • Baking tools and ingredients like a whisk and a bowl of flour are arranged around an empty space.

    Stop Spending A Fortune On This Mixer: Thrift A Secondhand Version Instead

    KitchenAid's name is synonymous with its stand mixer, but it's really expensive. Fortunately, it isn't too hard to find them for less on the secondary market.

    By Amber Sutherland-Namako 2 months ago Read More
  • Glass of eggnog with candy canes and ornaments

    10 Delicious Ways To Use Leftover Eggnog

    When the winter holidays have come and gone and you still have eggnog leftover, we put together a list of what to do with it so it doesn't spoil in the fridge.

    By Sara Klimek 2 months ago Read More
  • loaf of sourdough bread beside starter in jar

    Does Filtered Water Make A Difference In Sourdough Bread?

    You may have heard that filtered water yields the best results when making sourdough bread. We asked an expert about the truth of this statement.

    By Jaime Jacques 2 months ago Read More
  • Chocolate lava cake sliced open

    The Vintage Depression-Era Dessert That Paved The Way For Today's Lava Cakes

    If you love molten chocolate lava cakes, you'll probably get just as much joy out of this make-do Depression-era treat that was born out of resourcefulness.

    By Amy Andrews 2 months ago Read More
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