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  • Rich, jammy baked lattice cherry pie

    How To Pick The Best Cherries For A Sweet And Tangy Pie

    To create the perfect cherry pie with complex flavor in every bite, consider this expert-approved tip for the picking the best type of this sweet and tangy fruit

    By Paige Novak-Goberville 1 day ago Read More
  • Arial shot of peach cobbler with fresh peaches on side.

    The Best Type Of Peaches For Homemade Cobbler

    When you are making peach cobbler, not just any old fruit will do — an expert shared the absolute best kinds of peaches to use for your tasty dessert.

    By Lili Kim 3 days ago Read More
  • A person scores a pie crust in a zig-zag pattern using a fork

    Why Cold Butter Is The Secret For The Best Homemade Pie Crust

    You want the pie crust to be buttery and flaky. And that means using cold butter is absolutely essential for achieving the right texture. But why?

    By Cara J Suppa 3 days ago Read More
  • Person serving slices of cut carrot cake

    Keep Your Cake Fresh For Longer Using This Simple Apple Hack

    Next time you save that extra slice of cake to enjoy later, be sure you have an apple on hand to prevent your tasty dessert from drying out.

    By Katie Moore 3 days ago Read More
  • Whole cake with piece cut out of it on table

    The Simple Oven Error That Can Lead To A Sunken Cake

    Sometimes you can do everything right when baking and still end up with a cake that collapses in the middle. However, there's a way to help prevent this.

    By Milly Tamarez 5 days ago Read More
  • A bowl of banana chips

    How Long You Need To Bake Banana Chips For The Crispiest Results

    For expert tips on making the very best banana chips, Food Republic chatted with cookbook author and vegan chef Lloyd Rose, creator of Plant Crazii.

    By Chala June 5 days ago Read More
  • A few pastel colored cake pops with sprinkles sit on a small white table

    Here's Why Your Cake Pops Keep Cracking (And How To Fix It Fast)

    One of the worst feelings is when the dessert you've worked so hard for cracks. Thankfully, with cake pops, it's easy to avoid (and to fix if it happens).

    By Milly Tamarez 7 days ago Read More
  • A thin chocolate cake with chocolate frosting sits atop a white cake stand

    Why Mashed Potatoes Belong In Your Chocolate Cake

    It might sound like it's out of left field, but adding mashed potatoes to your chocolate cake batter can actually improve the final baked product.

    By Cara J Suppa 8 days ago Read More
  • cookies with snowflake stencils and powdered sugar

    The Brilliant Way To Stencil Pastries Using Everyday Kitchen Items

    With so many decorating tools on the market comes pressure to restock every time you make a batch of dough, but your kitchen has plenty of items you can use.

    By Katie Moore 10 days ago Read More
  • butter on a cutting board

    Melted Vs Room Temperature Butter: Which Is Best For Baking Cookies?

    When you want to bake the perfect, homemade cookies, not just any type of butter will do -- the right consistency can make or break your baked good.

    By Danielle Esposito 10 days ago Read More
  • A stack of freshly made crepes sitting on a white plate.

    How To Freeze Crepes Like A Pro And Prevent Them From Sticking Together

    If you know how to do it properly, freezing crepes doesn't ruin them. They don't stick, and their texture remains as lovely as ever. Here's how to freeze them.

    By Amara Michelle 10 days ago Read More
  • A baker reaches for an egg out of a carton

    What Happens If You Add Too Many Eggs To Baked Goods?

    Many popular and delicious baked goods require eggs, but if you accidentally add too many to your recipe, you might not like the final outcome.

    By Cara J Suppa 12 days ago Read More
  • An assortment of flours

    Experts Reveal The 7 Healthiest And 4 Unhealthiest Flours

    There are so many kinds of flours out there, from chickpea flour to bleached flour to self-rising flour. These are the healthiest and unhealthiest ones.

    By Clare Mooney 12 days ago Read More
  • a skillet full of homemade barbecue baked beans sits on a wooden table

    The Unexpected Canned Food That Transforms Baked Beans

    Are you looking for something to jazz up your baked beans? Does your recipe need a little zhuzh? If so, add this one canned staple and thank us later.

    By Cami Cox 12 days ago Read More
  • A Bundt cake served on a cake platter.

    Here's How To Know How Many Slices You'll Get From A Bundt Cake

    Bundt cakes are known for their beautiful design. While striking, this design makes it quite difficult to work out how many slices you'll get from a Bundt cake.

    By Anna Everingham 12 days ago Read More
  • person taking cake out of oven

    What Is An Oven Hot Spot & How Does It Affect Cake Baking?

    If your cakes are coming out of the oven unevenly cooked, your appliance likely has hot spots. According to an expert, there are ways to identify and avoid them.

    By Danielle Esposito 13 days ago Read More
  • Large sacks of different types of flour

    Experts Sift Through The 6 Signs Your Flour Has Gone Bad

    Did you know that flour can go bad? Well, it can, and it's important not to use expired flour. Here are some signs to look out for to see if it has gone bad.

    By Emily M Alexander 13 days ago Read More
  • A bunch of yellow bananas next to a partially peeled banana on a wooden cutting board

    You Can Ripen Bananas In Under An Hour, But There's A Catch

    Waiting for green bananas to ripen can feel endless and throw off your meal plan. This method can get it done in less than an hour (with a small catch).

    By Molly Wilson 16 days ago Read More
  • Torta caprese

    The Rich And Dense Italian Chocolate Cake That Was Made By Mistake

    Anyone who relies on gluten-free baking knows that a torta Caprese is a fantastic option for a dense, moist dessert, but it was made by accident.

    By Adam Raphael 17 days ago Read More
  • Oreo cookies and crumbles on a white surface

    Make This Simple 3-Ingredient Oreo Dessert Without Even Turning On The Oven

    This simple Oreo-based dessert requires only three ingredients. Best of all, it's no-bake, so you can assemble it in minutes without turning on the oven.

    By Paige Novak-Goberville 17 days ago Read More
  • chocolate chip cookies with one on spatula

    The Breakfast Staple That Takes Chocolate Chip Cookies To A New Level

    Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, so why not incorporate it into dessert? There's a game-changing ingredient to add to chocolate chip cookies.

    By Jordyn Stone 18 days ago Read More
  • A batch of yellow cake mix sits in a glass bowl next to a bowl of flour and a bowl of beaten eggs

    Skip The Condensed Milk: This Canned Ingredient Gives Boxed Cake An Even Better Upgrade

    According to an expert, this one canned ingredient will completely transform your boxed cake mix — and no, it’s not sweetened condensed milk.

    By Cami Cox 19 days ago Read More
  • Cake with white to pink ombre frosting.

    Creating A Cake With Ombre Frosting Is Much Easier Than You Might Think

    Ombre frosting might look like a professional baker-level technique, but it's surprisingly simple to manage at home. Here's how.

    By M Lavelle 19 days ago Read More
  • a slice of carrot cake on a table

    The Canned Ingredient That Takes Boxed Carrot Cake From Bland To Bakery-Level

    To bake a carrot cake that tastes like it emerged from a bakery, but it really came from a box, consider adding this one pantry staple to your batter.

    By Danielle Esposito 19 days ago Read More
  • A slice of cheesy pizza is removed from a pan using a metal serving tool

    This One Canned Shortcut Will Change The Way You Make Pizza Forever

    The next time you're preparing to make a homemade pizza, try this super-simple canned shortcut and achieve the flakiest and most buttery crust ever.

    By Cami Cox 19 days ago Read More
  • a scone on parchment paper

    Bake Perfectly Fluffy Scones In Your Air Fryer With One Common Ingredient

    Baking scones doesn’t have to be a huge hassle if you cook them in the air fryer — and with one ingredient addition, they will turn out fluffier than ever.

    By Danielle Esposito 20 days ago Read More
  • Homemade golden pie crust on marbled surface

    Beef Tallow Is The Butter Alternative That Adds A Savory Twist To Pie Crust

    While beef tallow has numerous culinary uses, one of its most surprisingly effective applications is as a deeply savory alternative to butter in pie crusts.

    By Eli Cohen 20 days ago Read More
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