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  • Alton Brown smiling, wearing black blazer
    By Tony Cooper

    Alton Brown Really Wants You To Put Bourbon In Your Bread Pudding

    Bread pudding is a beloved, comforting dessert with a simple recipe. However, Food Network personality Alton Brown insists on an extra ingredient: bourbon.

    By Tony Cooper Read More
  • A slice of tres leches cake
    By Adam Raphael

    5 Creative Milk Swaps To Try In Tres Leches Cake

    Tres leches is delicious in any form, but why not customize it by swapping one of the milks for some of your other favorite flavors? Here's what to include.

    By Adam Raphael Read More
  • Artisinal pickled cucumbers in jars on wooden surface
    By Amber Sutherland-Namako

    Don't Toss That Pickle Juice. Make Bread Instead

    Ready to give your favorite sandwich bread recipe a tangy upgrade? That leftover pickle brine is the secret ingredient to your next gourmet baked good.

    By Amber Sutherland-Namako Read More
  • Person spreading pizza sauce on pizza with the back of a spoon
    By Sara Klimek

    16 Unique Ingredients To Use In Pizza Sauce

    Give your pizza sauce an upgrade with simple add-ins like black garlic, miso paste, and other ingredients that pack a bold punch of flavor.

    By Sara Klimek Read More
  • Homemade margherita pizza
    By Jonathan Kesh

    For The Best Pizza Crust, Don't Skip This Step

    If you're making your beautiful pizza dough from scratch, there's one key step that could make or break the quality of your crust.

    By Jonathan Kesh Read More
  • Composite image of the cast of the Great British Bake Off with various baked goods and baking utensils
    By Lyla Porter

    9 Of The Best Baking Tips We Learned From The Great British Bake Off

    There's loads to learn when it comes to baking, so we've rounded up of some of our favorite baking tips from "The Great British Bake Off" from over the years.

    By Lyla Porter Read More
  • A slice of chocolate cake with nuts
    By Tony Cooper

    Add One Thing To Your Chocolate Desserts For The Ultimate Flavor Bomb

    Want to make your chocolate desserts even more chocolatey? Bring out the sweet stuff's full flavor by adding a little bit of this umami-rich ingredient.

    By Tony Cooper Read More
  • chocolate beetroot cake
    By Mathieson Nishimura

    The Surprising Puréed Root Vegetable That Works Wonders In Cake

    Vegetables and sweets usually don't mix, but one slightly saccharine veggie can give your cake an extra flavor dimension and a burst of moisture.

    By Mathieson Nishimura Read More
  • An elegant Watergate cake with berries
    By Dhruv Trivedi

    How To Turn The Southern Classic Watergate Salad Into A Cake

    The iconic Watergate salad was originally created as a cake, and you can easily make this retro dessert at home with a handful of boxed ingredients.

    By Dhruv Trivedi Read More
  • cake mix in bowl
    By Mathieson Nishimura

    Boost The Taste Of Boxed Cake Mix By Mashing In This Tropical Fruit

    Boxed cake mix is simple, but it doesn't have to be basic. If you want to take the decadence of your baked goods up a notch, add this moist and rich fruit.

    By Mathieson Nishimura Read More
  • Buddy Valastro
    By Aspen Oblewski

    Buddy Valastro's Top Tip For Carving Cakes

    Buddy Valastro knows more than probably anyone when it comes to making cakes. Thankfully, the Cake Boss is happy to share tips, including how to carve cake.

    By Aspen Oblewski Read More
  • Freshly made apple pie with cinnamon roll crust sitting on a wooden table
    By Amara Michelle

    Give Apple Pie A Flavorful Makeover With Canned Cinnamon Rolls

    The traditional apple pie recipe can do no wrong, but a little deviation from the traditional crust could introduce a faster, cinnamon-flavored new favorite.

    By Amara Michelle Read More
  • Gateau Basque, a French cake that looks similar to the Evil Genius Cake
    By Claire Adas

    This Evil Genius Cake Is Anything But Sinister

    This delicious cake is sweeping the internet off its feet with its deviously decadent formula. Here's how this gorgeous cake gets its delicious texture.

    By Claire Adas Read More
  • Hands opening canned biscuits
    By Claire Adas

    Transform Canned Biscuits Into A Savory Dinner With Just A Few Ingredients

    Canned biscuits are an easy shortcut to preparing this popular dinner, whether you're cooking for one or a horde of hungry children.

    By Claire Adas Read More
  • hand putting chocolate chip muffins in airfryer basket
    By Jennifer M. McNeill

    Many Air Fryers Can Be Used For Baking, But There's One Type To Steer Clear Of

    Air fryers are convenient and massively popular, and they can even be used for baking up some sweet treats. Just be sure not to use a rotary model.

    By Jennifer M. McNeill Read More
  • Assorted French pastries in a bakery display case.
    By Jolee Sullivan

    The Elegant French Cookies You Can Make Using Just 2 Ingredients

    While we often think of French food as fancy and very difficult to make, these easy, elegant French cookies are made using just two ingredients.

    By Jolee Sullivan Read More
  • Sliced open traditional steak and kidney pie
    By Adam Raphael

    Which Pastry Is Best For Steak Pie?

    Wondering which pastry holds up best in a hearty steak pie? From flaky puff pastry to buttery shortcrust, here's how each one affects texture and flavor.

    By Adam Raphael Read More
  • Rows of small, unlabeled bottles of bourbon, some close up, some from a distance on a rustic wooden countertop.
    By Andy Hume

    Bourbon Belongs In Sweet Potato Pie. Here's How To Add It

    Add an extra layer of rich flavor to your next sweet potato pie with the help of some bourbon. Here's how to add the perfect amount for a delicious result.

    By Andy Hume Read More
  • A round carrot cake cut into slices on a wooden cutting board.
    By Eugenia Lazaris

    Making Carrot Cake? Don't Reach For The Food Processor To Shred The Veggies

    If you're making carrot cake or zucchini bread, don't just shove everything in the food processor. Here's what you should do instead for best results.

    By Eugenia Lazaris Read More
  • A cross-section of a fresh-baked loaf of sourdough bread.
    By Richard DiCicco

    What Happens If You Use Honey In Sourdough Bread?

    It's called sourdough, right? So it sure seems like adding honey would be the opposite of what you'd want to do. But is that really the case?

    By Richard DiCicco Read More
  • Duff Goldman
    By Hilary Wheelan Remley

    The Underrated Ingredient Duff Goldman Thinks You Should Be Using More Often

    If you're looking to bring a new level of nuance to your baking, take a page from Duff Goldman and use this underappreciated ingredient.

    By Hilary Wheelan Remley Read More
  • Ceramic dishes sitting on a rusty table overflow with white ceramic pie weights.
    By Kim Ranjbar

    The Common Ingredient You Can Easily Substitute For Pie Weights

    Pie weights are expensive, and you never seem to have enough during the holidays. But there's one ingredient sitting in your pantry that works better, anyway.

    By Kim Ranjbar Read More
  • A large cut of raw pork
    By Kim Ranjbar

    Why Pork Became The Star Ingredient In This Beloved European Pie

    Pork is a malleable ingredient that works well in many dishes. It's also the star ingredient of this European pie, with a fascinating history as to why.

    By Kim Ranjbar Read More
  • Glossy marinated baked salmon in cast iron skillet
    By Allison Lindsey

    The 3-Ingredient Marinade That Ensures Perfectly Baked Salmon Every Time

    Baked salmon doesn't have to be boring, nor does marinating it have to be complicated. Make a flavor-packed marinade with these three basic ingredients.

    By Allison Lindsey Read More
  • Ree Drummond smiling wearing silver earrings and a turquoise necklace
    By Crystal Antonace

    How Ree Drummond Ensures Her Sugar Cookies Are Soft Every Time

    Ree Drummond knows a thing or two about how to make the best baked goods. If you're struggling to keep your homemade sugar cookies soft, consider these tips.

    By Crystal Antonace Read More
  • Sheet cake with a slice taken out and put on a plate
    By Hilary Wheelan Remley

    Soda And Boxed Cake Mix Come Together For An Easy 2-Ingredient Cake

    Simplify the baking process with this easy trick for a delicious cake. Here's how soda and boxed cake mix work together to create a simple, delicious dessert.

    By Hilary Wheelan Remley Read More
  • Quiche with potato crust
    By Sarah Nowicki Nicholson

    The Hearty Crust Swap To Try With Your Next Quiche

    Quiche can be reinvented in seemingly infinite ways, and if you're looking for a unique, gluten-free, more natural crust, try using this swap.

    By Sarah Nowicki Nicholson Read More
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