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  • Two soft pretzels sprinkled with powdered sugar rest on a wire rack

    The Common Mistake That's Likely Ruining Your Homemade Pretzels

    Got street cart soft pretzel dreams, with snack-bag pretzel sticks skills? Step up your game with the world's easiest hack for perfect homemade soft pretzels.

    By Shaun Melady Read More
  • Giada De Laurentiis wearing sunglasses and holding a microphone

    Take The Stress Out Of Breakfast With Giada De Laurentiis' French Toast Trick

    French toast is always a delicious and indulgent breakfast treat, but Giada De Laurentiis has a simple trick to make it even better. Here’s how.

    By Maria Scinto Read More
  • Jars containing sourdough starter and hooch sitting on a table

    No, That Black Liquid In Your Sourdough Starter Isn't Actually A Bad Thing

    Keeping a sourdough starter on hand is the only way to make homemade sourdough bread, but if your starter has formed a black liquid on top, don't worry.

    By Jacob Smith Read More
  • A chocolate frosted cake being placed in the fridge

    How Long Can You Store Cake In The Fridge, Anyway?

    If you’ve got leftover cake, it can last longer in the fridge. How long it stays good for will depend on exactly what sort of cake it is.

    By Iva Sorsa-Sunic Read More
  • Baked monkey bread in a bundt pan on a white table, with utensils in the background.

    If You're Lazy And You Know It, Make This Easy 'Bread'

    Baking bread from scratch is a lot of effort. If you're low-key in the kitchen and you're okay with that, try baking this easy and delicious loaf.

    By Shaun Melady Read More
  • Fresh-cut salmon fillets and whole fish on ice

    12 Things Experts Say You Should Look For When Buying Salmon

    Salmon is delicious and nutritious ... if you can pick a quality fillet of it at the grocery store. We spoke with experts to help you choose the best.

    By Diane Bobis Read More
  • A loaf of plum cake (also known as election cake).

    The Old-School Cake That Was Created To Encourage Voters

    Women who couldn't vote used to bring this type of cake to the polling booths to encourage voting, and sometimes sway a vote or two.

    By Joe Hoeffner Read More
  • Kevin Costner, actor and director, at a film premiere.

    Kevin Costner's Favorite Dessert Is All-American (And Store-Bought)

    He may be Hollywood, but there nothing glamorous or even gourmet about actor Kevin Costner's favorite type of dessert and he doesn't even like it a la mode.

    By Joe Hoeffner Read More
  • A slice of cheesecake on a plate topped with strawberries

    The Delicious Cheesecake Pastry That You Can Make For Under $10

    If you're eager to experiment with your baking in the kitchen, then just know it's possible to make a delicious cheesecake dish for less than $10.

    By Lauren Bair Read More
  • A statue of George Washington.

    The Colonial Era Dessert That Was Served At George Washington's Family Celebrations

    Like many presidents, George Washington had his favorite dessert, which took over five hours to make and the recipe was passed down for generations.

    By Joe Hoeffner Read More
  • A baker whisks flour and eggs in a bowl on a floured surface with fresh eggs in a carton

    How To Turn Boxed Cake Mix Into A Soft And Chewy Food Court Snack

    Just like making cookies from boxed cake mix, this is the easy twist on a classic but unlikely snack that will have you hooked the first time you taste it.

    By Lauren Bair Read More
  • Classic desserts on historic table

    13 Classic Desserts That Have Totally Vanished

    We live in the golden era of sweet treats. However, several once-popular desserts have totally fallen out of fashion over the decades.

    By Anita Surewicz Read More
  • A plate of pull-apart monkey bread with caramel sauce

    Canned Crescent Rolls Are Your Ticket To Shortcut Monkey Bread

    With its caramelized crust and pillowy dough, monkey bread is a pull-apart sweet treat. And it’s so easy to make if you use canned crescent rolls.

    By Iva Sorsa-Sunic Read More
  • Aerial view of butter, milk, a cracked egg, oil, and flower on a light table, with a whisk.

    Easily Turn Milk Into A Heavy Cream Substitute With One Addition

    Heavy cream is a fairly niche ingredient, making it difficult to keep on hand without letting it go to waste. In a pinch, you can turn milk into a substitute.

    By Shaun Melady Read More
  • A jar full of a very active sourdough starter

    The Type Of Flour You Should Avoid In Sourdough Starters

    A sourdough starter is the key to baking delicious bread at home. We got some expert advice on the type of flour you should avoiding feeding your starter.

    By Jacob Smith Read More
  • Various citrus fruit

    11 Reasons To Stop Throwing Away Citrus Peels

    Waste not, want not, right? Stop throwing away those citrus peels, and here's why. After all, they can be used for much more than just cocktail decoration.

    By Elizabeth Arnold Read More
  • Sliced sourdough bread on a wooden table

    How To Bake Sourdough Bread Without A Dutch Oven

    Popular opinion maintains that a Dutch oven is key to making sourdough bread at home. That's not 100% true: Other kitchen tools will deliver delicious bread.

    By Maria Scinto Read More
  • pink-frosted doughnuts with sprinkles on a white plate

    You Can Make Donuts In An Air Fryer Even Quicker Than You'd Think

    Making donuts at home sounds like an arduous undertaking, but with an air fryer and some expert advice, it is easier and faster than you'd ever guess.

    By Maria Scinto Read More
  • A sourdough starter in a jar on a wooden board.

    The Flour You Need For The Quickest Sourdough Starter

    Making sourdough is a fascinating hobby that yields delicious results. If you want to speed up the process, try using this flour for your next starter.

    By Iva Sorsa-Sunic Read More
  • Strawberry, chocolate, and carrot cakes on display at a grocery store

    Skip The Custom Order And Jazz Up Grocery Store Cake With A Simple Trick

    Custom-order cakes can be seriously expensive. Happily, you can make standard store-bought cakes incredibly eye-catching thanks to this simple trick.

    By Lauren Bair Read More
  • A rustic loaf of sourdough bread on a wooden table

    The Biggest Mistake Beginners Make With Sourdough Bread

    Baking sourdough bread is a great, relaxing hobby and a way to save money. We got some expert advice on the biggest sourdough mistakes beginners make.

    By Louise Rhind-Tutt Read More
  • Funfetti frosting in a cookie dough scoop.

    Hey TikTok, Stop Eating Icing From The Can And Do This Instead

    If you've seen the canned icing mukbang trend on TikTok, you'll know how divisive it can get. We're here to tell you there are better ways to eat frosting.

    By Maria Scinto Read More
  • layered sponge cake with frosting and berries

    The Only Tool You Need To Bake Up Two Cakes On One Sheet Pan

    If you don't bake on a regular basis, it can feel like a waste of money to stock up on a bunch of equipment. Here's how to bake two cakes on a single sheet pan.

    By Iva Sorsa-Sunic Read More
  • A stack of thick and fluffy pancakes topped with butter and blueberries.

    The Buttery Sweet Spread That'll Step Up Boxed Pancakes

    Boxed pancakes are already a quick step for a sweet and satisfying breakfast. Take your stack up another gear with this buttery sweet spread.

    By Iva Sorsa-Sunic Read More
  • A baker cracking an egg directly into bowl of ingredients

    The Egg Cracking Mistake That Can Completely Ruin Your Recipe

    Cracking eggs may seem like the simplest part of most recipes. However, there is one common egg cracking mistake that can completely ruin your dish.

    By Iva Sorsa-Sunic Read More
  • baking chocolate chips in white bowl

    The One Store-Bought Chocolate Chip Brand You Should Keep In Your Pantry

    If you're looking for a great chocolate chip brand that won't break the bank but still delivers on quality, we've got our eye on the perfect product.

    By Iva Sorsa-Sunic Read More
  • A block of butter with a knife.

    Why Low-Fat Butter Is Seriously Ruining Your Baked Goods

    If you enjoy baking but are trying to improve your diet, swapping in low-fat butter can seem like an easy fix, but it's seriously ruining your baked goods.

    By Cassie Womack Read More
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