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  • salted crispy pretzels

    Are Pretzels Safe For Vegan Diets? The Answer Depends

    Making sure your food is vegan-friendly can be time-consuming, but it's definitely worth it. And you might be wondering if pretzels can be vegan-friendly.

    By Shriya Swaminathan Read More
  • Cloud bread on a cutting board with eggs and cream cheese on the side

    The Fluffy Bread That's Both Gluten-Free And Keto-Friendly

    Looking for a quick alternative to bread when following a keto or gluten-free diet? This fluffy, delicious creation is sure to hit the perfect spot.

    By Kim Ranjbar Read More
  • Mardi Gras king cake with beads and baby figurine

    How King Cake Became A Mardi Gras Icon

    Mardi Gras celebrations call for a king cake, clad in green, purple, and gold sprinkles. Here's the history of the holiday food, from Europe to New Orleans.

    By Eloise Rollins-Fife Read More
  • assorted vegan baking ingredients in bowls

    18 Staple Ingredients You Need For Vegan Baking

    Vegan baking might seem tricky with its limitations, but there are plenty of ingredients that work just fine. Discover the staples you need on hand.

    By Sarah Moore Read More
  • basket of biscuits

    For Perfectly Fluffy Frozen Biscuits, Break Out The Air Fryer

    Some breakfast purists might thumb their noses at canned biscuits, but make them in an air fryer and they might just become your favorite morning treat.

    By Lauren Dozier Read More
  • A tall slice of carrot cake on a plate.

    How To Give Carrot Cake A Nutty Flavor (With No Nuts)

    Carrot cake and nuts tend to go hand in hand, but if you or a loved one have an allergy, they are an obvious no go. Use this ingredient instead.

    By Betsy Parks Read More
  • Melted chocolate with whisk

    How To Prevent Melted Chocolate From Turning Hard Again

    If you are making a deliciously smooth chocolate sauce for dipping or baking, it can be annoying when it suddenly cools and hardens. Here's how to prevent that.

    By Julia Mullaney Read More
  • loaf of beer bread cooling on rack

    Beer Is Your Secret To The Easiest Quick Bread

    Quick breads are perfect entry-level bakes, and if you follow this beer hack, you'll only need three ingredients to make a warm, scrumptious loaf.

    By Jolee Sullivan Read More
  • An individual baking cookies in an oven.

    Create Perfectly Shaped Cookies With This Genius Bowl Hack

    Tired of your baked cookies coming out of the oven looking misshapen? Next time, employ this simple but highly effective hack to solve the problem.

    By Georgina Jedikovska Read More
  • Brownies on a piece of waxed paper.

    How To Prevent The Edges Of Your Brownies From Becoming Hard

    Brownies are quick and easy to make and taste delicious. The only problem is you might find the edges and corners too crusty. Here's how to prevent this.

    By Betsy Parks Read More
  • cupcake with pink frosting

    The Boozy Dessert That's Perfect For Wine Lovers

    If you love a good wine and you love a good cupcake, then the best option may be a pairing of the two. This recipe will give you the best of both worlds.

    By Chloe O'Donnell Read More
  • Butter and sugar in a mixer

    How To Tell If Your Butter Is Creamed Correctly

    To make the most delicious baked goods, you need to be creaming your butter properly -- here's how to tell when you've done it the right way.

    By S. Ferrari Read More
  • rows of boxed cake mix on a grocery store shelf

    Bake Better Boxed Cake Mixes With One Extra Ingredient

    Boxed cakes often get a bad rap, but there are simple ways you can improve them. With this extra ingredient, your mix will be elevated to the next level.

    By Sonora Slater Read More
  • Alton Brown perches his chin on a fist at a Food Network event

    Alton Brown's Simple Approach To Baked Potatoes Involves Just 3 Ingredients

    Alton Brown, food scientist and television chef, shows us that you really don't need an arsenal to make the crispiest baked potato of your dreams.

    By Lauren Dozier Read More
  • A Pyrex jug sits inside pyrex bakeware

    Baking With Pyrex Is Safe If You Avoid One Mistake

    You've probably heard arguments both for and against baking with Pyrex. It is oven-safe cookware as long as you stay away from this one common mistake.

    By Tim Forster Read More
  • Baked enchiladas in a casserole dish

    How To Bake Anything Without An Oven

    Don't have an oven to bake that cake recipe? Don't worry. Believe it or not, there are options when it comes to baking without an oven. Here's how to do it.

    By Dhruv Trivedi Read More
  • Plate of biscotti

    Boxed Cake Mix Is The Hack That Makes Baking Biscotti A Breeze

    Make brilliant biscotti with the help of boxed cake mix. You only need a few extra ingredients for a delicious treat that's perfect for sharing.

    By Ashlen Wilder Read More
  • Cupcakes topped with chocolate frosting

    The Unexpected Veggie Behind This 2-Ingredient Chocolate Frosting

    If you're looking for a chocolate frosting that packs in plenty of nutrients along with loads of cocoa flavor, all you need is this one unexpected ingredient.

    By Allison Lindsey Read More
  • chocolate sugar cookies on a cutting board

    Is It Okay To Use Self-Rising Flour For Cookies?

    Self-rising flour is often used to make super tender and tasty biscuits. But can you also use it for your sweet and chewy cookies?

    By Megan Shoop-Volz Read More
  • cornbread on plate

    14 Creative Ingredients You Should Be Adding To Cornbread

    Interested in jazzing up that cornbread? From kimchi to pork rinds to pecans, cornbread is a canvas for flavors. We list out our favorites.

    By Hayley Verdeyen Read More
  • pastel cake pops

    How To Make Cake Pops With Leftover Cake

    Don’t let leftover cake go to waste! Here are a few simple steps you can follow to turn it into delicious homemade cake pops, and top decorating tips.

    By Jessica Riggio Read More
  • Stack of chocolate chip cookies

    13 Mistakes That Will Totally Ruin Your Chocolate Chip Cookies

    Chocolate chip cookies can be simple yet delicious cookies to bake, but there still can be many mistakes you should avoid when baking them at home.

    By Kyle Grace Trinidad Read More
  • Brownies with chocolate and cocoa powder

    This Umami Powerhouse Rounds Out The Flavor Of Brownies Like You've Never Imagined

    One ingredient you never imagined you could add to brownies will complement chocolate perfectly, adding umami bite while enriching your recipe.

    By Ashlen Wilder Read More
  • Whisk in bowl of butter and sugar being creamed

    Why Some Bakers Swear By Reverse Creaming For Ultra-Tender Cakes

    If you want to ensure your cake comes out of the oven evenly-baked, moist, and super tender, you need to try out the reverse creaming method.

    By Ginny Johnson Read More
  • Flour poured into a bowl

    Does It Matter If You Use Bleached Vs Unbleached Flour?

    Separated by the use of chemical additives, whether you use bleached or unbleached flour can affect your baked good in a specific way.

    By Ilene V. Smith Read More
  • Oatmeal cookies piled on baking paper

    Oatmeal Cookies Don't Have To Be Sweet. Give Them A Savory Twist

    There are both sweet and savory oatmeal recipes out there, and the same logic can apply to cookies: Here are the best ways to make savory oatmeal cookies.

    By Tara Bowen Read More
  • An open box of Krispy Kreme donuts sits next to a closed box.

    10 Facts About Krispy Kreme True Donut Fans Need To Know

    With over 350 locations across the U.S., it's likely that you pass by a Krispy Kreme location often. But did you know the interesting history behind the chain?

    By Isabella Kostolni Read More
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