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  • Red velvet cupcakes with fluffy frosting

    Mix Cool Whip And Cream Cheese For An Easy, Decadent Frosting

    Frosting -- it's the delicious topper on your cake, but gosh it can be a pain to make. Want an easy mix? Simply blend Cool Whip and cream cheese.

    By Jennifer Mathews March 11th, 2024 Read More
  • wheat flour on wooden counter

    Toasted Flour Is The Key To Bakery-Worthy Dough

    If you want your home-baked goods to take like they came straight from a professional bakery, you need to start toasting your flour before you cook.

    By Caryl Espinoza Jaen March 10th, 2024 Read More
  • Cookies on cooling rack

    The Biscuit Cutter Fix For The Roundest Cookies Ever

    While some people prefer their baked goods to look homemade, sometimes you want that perfectly round look. Luckily, all you need is a biscuit cutter.

    By Emma Pilger March 10th, 2024 Read More
  • Grilled cheese on a plate

    How To Make Grilled Cheese Sandwiches With A Hot Iron

    Stuck in a hotel? Stove and microwave suddenly broken and all you have left is a clothes iron? Never fear! You can actually cook a grilled cheese.

    By Arianna Endicott March 10th, 2024 Read More
  • pouring blueberries into water

    The Water Hack That Tells You If Your Blueberries Will Be Sweet

    With this trick that only requires a bowl of water, you can separate tart blueberries from the sweet ones, and never be surprised by a sour shock again.

    By Annie Epstein March 9th, 2024 Read More
  • Sliced seared tuna steak

    Mayonnaise Is The Secret To Unbelievably Moist Tuna Steaks

    Want to ensure you get a perfectly cooked tuna steak that's positively juicy? You don't need fancy equipment -- just a touch of mayonnaise on the outside.

    By Joey DeGrado March 9th, 2024 Read More
  •  Cast iron brownie dessert

    Cast Iron Cookware Hacks You Wish You Knew Sooner

    Already revered, cast iron cookware has even more uses than many might think. Get the most out of your skillets with these simple, surprising hacks.

    By Lauren Bair March 8th, 2024 Read More
  • Giada De Laurentiis at event

    Giada De Laurentiis' Fruity Substitute For Egg Wash

    To give pastries a shiny glaze that's totally egg-free and vegan, use Giada De Laurentiis' egg wash substitute that adds a bonus burst of fruity flavor.

    By Hannah Beach March 8th, 2024 Read More
  • sliced sourdough bread

    Why Some Bakers Prefer To Make Bread With Sour Milk

    Sour milk, similar to buttermilk, can vastly improve the crumb and texture of your baked goods -- and no, it won't make you sick if you time things right.

    By Jennifer Mathews March 7th, 2024 Read More
  • Duff Goldman at 2024 Creative Emmy Awards

    The Kitchen Tool Duff Goldman Says Every Beginner Baker Should Have

    Duff Goldman is a baker extrodinaire, with a successful business and TV empire, so when he says beginner bakers need this tool to start, we listen.

    By Madeline Murphy March 7th, 2024 Read More
  • Stack of oatmeal raisin cookies

    The Only Flour You Need For Perfect Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

    This special type of flour that's easy to buy or DIY is the key to oatmeal cookies that are chewy, moist, and flavorful, with no dryness in sight.

    By Erica Martinez March 6th, 2024 Read More
  • Fluffy brioche bread

    The Yeast Mistake That Stops Bread From Rising

    Yeast is like Goldilocks - you don't want to feed it anything too hot or cold. Scalding it with boiling water will kill it, preventing your bread from rising.

    By Annie Epstein March 5th, 2024 Read More
  • Sliced pound cake on a wooden tray

    Skip Preheating For The Best Pound Cake Around

    If you want the best pound cake ever, there's one big baking tip to keep in mind - skip preheating your oven. Using a cold oven will help it rise better.

    By Avery Tomaso March 5th, 2024 Read More
  • 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
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