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  • Chef Carla Hall wearing brown turtleneck

    Carla Hall's Worst Kitchen Nightmare

    Carla Hall is not only a world-class cook, but she's an accomplished baker to boot. Even so, she's only human, and like us all, has made some mistakes.

    By Sharon Rose March 4th, 2024 Read More
  • Close up of Ina Garten smiling

    11 Dishes Ina Garten Improves With A Secret Ingredient

    Ina Garten has been dishing out food advice to home cooks everywhere for years. Some of her most noteworthy dishes shine thanks to secret ingredients.

    By Elaine Todd March 4th, 2024 Read More
  • Slice of tres leches cake

    What Is Tres Leches Cake And Why Doesn't It Get Soggy?

    Generally, a tres leches cake boasts a light and airy sponge, which allows the milk to soak into its pockets without overly weighing down the dessert.

    By Sarah Sierra-Mohamed March 4th, 2024 Read More
  • Plate of biscuits

    Mayonnaise Is The Creamy Shortcut Your Homemade Biscuits Need

    Making biscuits from scratch can take up tons of time and effort, unless you use mayonnaise as a secret weapon for fluffy, delicious results in a flash.

    By Hannah Beach March 3rd, 2024 Read More
  • Alton Brown

    The Non-Kitchen Tool Alton Brown Uses To Raise Bread Dough

    Master chef Alton Brown has a surprising kitchen trick for speeding up bread dough rising. Learn his secret to create the perfect dough anytime of year.

    By Erica Martinez March 3rd, 2024 Read More
  • plate of chocolate chip cookies

    The Unique Secret Ingredient For The Softest Chocolate Chip Cookies

    If you want to make the softest chocolate chip cookies of your life, you need to follow an Asian baking technique and make a tangzhong to add to your dough.

    By Jennifer Mathews March 3rd, 2024 Read More
  • Buckeye candies

    The Chilling Mistake You're Making With Buckeyes

    To ensure your buckeyes come out with a solid chocolate shell that doesn't melt in your hand, refrigerate the dipped treats for at least 10 minutes.

    By Jennifer Mathews March 3rd, 2024 Read More
  • Cornbread waffles topped with beans and cheese

    Make Cornbread In Your Waffle Maker For Absurdly Crispy Edges

    Using a waffle maker to cook your cornbread mix yields versatile waffles that are soft and fluffy on the outside, with perfectly crispy edges.

    By Arianna Endicott March 2nd, 2024 Read More
  • Rustic banana bread with dried fruit and nuts

    The Toasty Flour Your Banana Bread Needs

    If you want to amp up your banana bread, you may want to swap out traditional flour for an ancient grain, einkorn. It's toasty, malty, and delicious.

    By Annie Epstein March 2nd, 2024 Read More
  • red velvet cake with strawberry

    13 Mistakes Everyone Makes When Baking A Cake (And How To Avoid Them)

    If you can't seem to nail the perfect cake, you might be making one of these common and potentially dessert-ruining mistakes with your sweet bake.

    By Suzannah Kolbeck March 2nd, 2024 Read More
  • Baking essentials on a wooden bench

    Baking Ingredients That Are Totally Different In Britain Vs America

    Common baking ingredients in America can look a little different in Britain -- here's what you need to know about the differences in flour, eggs, and more.

    By Elaine Todd March 2nd, 2024 Read More
  • Pillsbury chocolate frosting on the shelf

    How To Improve Store-Bought Frosting With Just Butter

    Baking from scratch is delicious, but boy, it can take time. Store-bought frosting makes life simpler, and you can improve its taste so easily with one thing.

    By Louise Rhind-Tutt March 2nd, 2024 Read More
  • Giada De Laurentiis smiling

    Giada De Laurentiis' Knife Tip To Easily Chop Chocolate Bars

    Eating chocolate? That's easy. Chopping chocolate? Less so. That is, it's a pain unless you're using Giada De Laurentiis' trick. It just takes a knife swap.

    By Annie Epstein March 2nd, 2024 Read More
  • Sourdough dough starter in glass with homemade bread

    When And How To Feed Your Sourdough Starter

    If you want to keep your starter healthy and ready for dough making, you absolutely need to feed it regularly -- and the right amount. Here's how.

    By Food Republic Staff March 2nd, 2024 Read More
  • Pouring honey into spoon

    Cooking Spray Is Key To Preventing Sticky Measuring Spoons

    The easiest way to prevent sticky ingredients from adhering to your utensils is by applying cooking spray to the surface of your measuring tools.

    By Hannah Beach March 1st, 2024 Read More
  • puff pastry and rolling pin

    The Part Of Puff Pastry Dough You Should Never Roll Out

    Puff pastry, whether homemade or store bought, is incredibly finicky to work with. For the best results, never ever roll out your puff pastry along the edges.

    By Jakob Eiseman March 1st, 2024 Read More
  • Wheat and rye sourdough loaf

    The Flour Swap You Need For Towering Homemade Rye Bread

    Rye bread is rich and flavorful, but it's also dense and often doesn't rise as much as other breads. Fortunately, you can fix that with this one trick.

    By Annie Epstein February 26th, 2024 Read More
  • Loaf of bread with slice slathered with butter

    Your Store-Bought Sourdough Bread Might Be Sourfaux

    You might think it's easy to identify sourdough bread by its taste, texture, or label, but one UK operation warns that shoppers might be buying clever fakes.

    By Erica Martinez February 25th, 2024 Read More
  • Colorful cake pops with white sprinkles

    Make Starbucks-Style Cake Pops From Store-Bought Sugar Cookies

    Starbucks cake pops are a popular treat but can add up fast. To create an easy and affordable version at home, using store-bought cookies as the base.

    By Annie Epstein February 25th, 2024 Read More
  • mini cheesecakes with berries

    Vanilla Wafers Are The Perfect Base For Mini Cheesecake

    If you need the quickest cheesecake recipe, a mini version is the way to go, and using vanilla wafers as the crust cuts down on a somewhat time-consuming step.

    By Erica Martinez February 24th, 2024 Read More
  • Puffy cookies

    Mix 2 Different Sugars For Spongy, Cake-Like Cookies

    If you prefer your cookies to be fluffy, soft, and cake-like rather than thin and crispy, follow our tips for using two types of sugar in your recipe.

    By Hannah Beach February 23rd, 2024 Read More
  • Ina Garten smiling on red carpet

    How Ina Garten Makes Her Breakfast Cakes So Dreamy

    Breakfast cakes are indulgent all on their own, but there are ways to take them up a notch and make them dreamy, including easy tips from Ina Garten.

    By Jennifer Mathews February 23rd, 2024 Read More
  • Giada De Laurentiis smiling

    How Giada De Laurentiis Turns Store-Bought Cookie Dough Into Cereal

    Giada De Laurentiis knows the best way to make her own cookie cereal for a delicious morning treat, and no, you don't make the dough yourself.

    By Sarah Sierra-Mohamed February 22nd, 2024 Read More
  • strawberry frosting closeup

    12 Ways To Upgrade Canned Frosting

    While canned frosting can taste great on its own, there are plenty of ingredients you can add to it if you want to create a more unique homemade dessert.

    By Brian Good February 21st, 2024 Read More
  • Basque burnt cheesecake

    Honey Is The MVP For Perfect Basque Cheesecake

    Basque cheesecake is nothing like traditional New York cheesecake, including how it's made or its ingredients. One way to differentiate it more is using honey.

    By Erica Martinez February 21st, 2024 Read More
  • caramel and custard filled filo pastry with ice cream

    Wrap Your Cookies In Phyllo Dough For A Crispy Bite

    Do you like crispy cookies, but you also want a nice, ooey gooey center? It's time for you to wrap your cookie dough in phyllo pastry for an extra crispy bite.

    By Jennifer Mathews February 20th, 2024 Read More
  • Strawberries dipped in chocolate

    The Best Type Of Chocolate To Use For Deliciously Coated Strawberries

    Coating fresh strawberries in chocolate seems straightforward enough, but the nuances come down to the best type of chocolate to use and the way it's tempered.

    By Annie Epstein February 20th, 2024 Read More
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