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  • plate of brownies

    11 Secret Ingredients To Add To Your Brownies

    You've already experimented with adding caramel and chocolate chips to your brownies, so what next? These creative additions are surprisingly tasty!

    By Brian Good Read More
  • Buffalo chicken wings on wooden board

    The Underrated Ingredient You Can't Skip For Crispy Chicken Wings

    If you're in the mood for the crispiest of crispy chicken wings, forgo the flour -- all you need is a bit of aluminum-free baking powder in your rub.

    By Catherine Rickman Read More
  • Julia Child smiling in kitchen

    Julia Child's Key To Great Bread Is All In Smacking The Dough

    To make the best French bread in the style of chef Julia Child, there's a good reason why you have to put some real work to knead the dough.

    By Jennifer Waldera Read More
  • person opening canned refrigerated biscuits

    The Freezer Mistake That Ruins Canned Biscuit Dough

    So, you've got too many cans of biscuit dough and decide to freeze them. Avoid catastrophe by letting them thaw in the fridge, not on the counter.

    By Jennifer Mathews Read More
  • Martha Stewart smiling

    Martha Stewart's Timing Advice For Golden Brown Pie Crust

    Making pie crust can be tough work, but Martha Stewart's simple advice for baking the best pie can help you avoid a mushy, soggy, underbaked result.

    By Food Republic Staff Read More
  • slice of apple pie

    15 Mistakes Everyone Makes When Baking Apple Pie (And How To Fix Them)

    Here are some common mistakes people make when baking apple pie (and how you can totally fix them all in no time). You could say it's as easy as pie.

    By Suzannah Kolbeck Read More
  • Chocolate chip cookies on a wire tray with a glass of milk

    The Extra Step You Should Take For Gluten-Free Cookies

    If you want the most delicious, chewy gluten-free cookies ever, there's one big extra step you should take when it comes to working with the flour.

    By Avery Tomaso Read More
  • Chocolate coated no bake cheesecake

    No-Bake Dark Chocolate Oreo Cheesecake Recipe

    Made with classic Oreos, this dessert is elegant and nostalgic while being a no-back cheesecake that's full of dark chocolate flavor.

    By Taylor Murray Read More
  • Blueberry muffin surrounded by fresh blueberries

    The Creamy Secret Ingredient For Muffins That Are Light As Air

    Are you struggling to make your muffins as fluffy and light as you want? Then you need to try a secret ingredient, yogurt, to make the muffins of your dreams.

    By Annie Epstein Read More
  • Martha Stewart smiling

    The Creamy Ingredient Martha Stewart Uses To Level Up Banana Bread

    The queen of home entertaining and baking, Martha Stewart, has a tried and true method for boosting banana bread - she adds this creamy ingredient to the batter

    By Louise Rhind-Tutt Read More
  • stack of oatmeal cookies on a round wooden board

    Ingredients That Will Make Your Oatmeal Cookies Irresistible

    Are you ready to up your oatmeal cookie game? We hope so -- because we've got some excellent ingredients that will get the job done. Pineapple, anyone?

    By Mary O'Brien Read More
  • Vegetarian quiche with spinach

    Tired Of Using Pie Crust For Your Quiche? Try Tortillas

    There are quite possibly a million ways to experiment with quiche, but it's usually regarding the filling. Switch things up with the crust by using tortillas.

    By L Valeriote Read More
  • steak on cutting board topped with herbs and spices

    You Should Stop Using The Microwave To Reheat Steak

    While it may seem quick and easy to simply zap your leftover steak, you're likely going to end up with leather. Avoid the heartache by reheating it in the oven.

    By Caryl Espinoza Jaen Read More
  • slice of double chocolate cake

    Make Your Cakes Effortlessly Creamy With Sourdough Discard

    To repurpose your sourdough discard instead of throwing it out, try using it to make your cakes, muffins, and other baked goods more tender and delicious.

    By Jennifer Mathews Read More
  • Ina Garten at NYC Public Library event

    Ina Garten's Chocolate Cake Uses Coffee 2 Ways

    While, yes, coffee adds a bit of caffeine to your dessert, it perfectly complements the tasting notes in chocolate, making things taste even more chocolatey.

    By L Valeriote Read More
  • banan cream pie on a light colored plate on a wooden table with whole bananas and sliced bananas

    Keep Bananas From Browning In Your Pudding Or Pie With One Ingredient

    Keep your banana cream pies and puddings as bright and aesthetically pleasing as possible by spritzing a bit of lemon juice on them to prevent browning.

    By Jennifer Waldera Read More
  • Ina Garten smiling at 92Y event

    Ina Garten's Genius Trick To Fit Pie Dough In The Pan Without Stretching

    Ever had a pie shell shrink on you in the oven? Queen of the kitchen, Ina Garten, knows exactly how to avoid such catastrophe from striking our beloved pies.

    By Louise Rhind-Tutt Read More
  • Pavé potatoes with chives on top

    The Pavé Method Is Your Key To Undeniably Crispy, Flaky Potatoes

    Potatoes are a fan favorite no matter how you slice them, but if you go the extra mile with potato pavé, you'll have the crispiest, creamiest potatoes ever.

    By Annie Epstein Read More
  • Muffins in a tin in the oven

    Chilling Your Batter Is The Secret To Towering, Moist Muffins

    There are so many tips for baking muffins, but it turns out that ensuring homemade muffins are up to par with bakery versions is simpler than you may think.

    By Avery Tomaso Read More
  • Ree Drummond smiling

    Why Ree Drummond Preps Cinnamon Rolls In Her Dutch Oven

    Chef Ree Drummond's cinnamon roll recipe uses a Dutch oven in a clever way, helping you to make perfectly fluffy rolls without dirtying extra dishes.

    By Erica Martinez Read More
  • kid smiling and eating cake

    6 Of The Best And 6 Of The Worst Box Cake Mixes At The Grocery Store

    Okay, so you love cake mixes. Awesome. And we know that. That's why we have a list of the best and worst boxed cake mixes, according to reviews. Dig in!

    By Lauren Bair Read More
  • Can of Betty Crocker whipped vanilla frosting

    The Crucial Instruction You're Ignoring With Canned Frosting

    To make your store-bought frosting taste more like homemade, try this extra prep step that only takes a few minutes for deliciously fluffy results.

    By Avery Tomaso Read More
  • person kneading dough

    Freeze Your Rolling Pin For Superior Pastry Dough

    If you want the best pastry dough of your life, to stop your butter from melting in the pastry, you need to chill your rolling pin before you use it.

    By Audrey Enjoli Read More
  • whisk pulled out of bowl of melted chocolate with baking ingredients

    Smoke Your Chocolate For Richer Desserts Every Time

    You've heard of smoked meats, smoked cheeses, but did you know that you can also smoke your chocolate? It brings s'mores quality to all your goodies.

    By Food Republic Staff Read More
  • Two American-style challah with seeds, covered per Jewish tradition

    What To Look For When Buying Challah Bread

    With its many braided strands, challah is a stunning addition to any meal, but if you're not familiar with it, picking the best loaves can seem tricky.

    By Holly Emily Charlton Read More
  • brownies served on fancy dessert plate

    Extra Eggs Are The Secret To Better Boxed Brownies

    If you want better boxed brownies, the details are all in extra egg yolks. Plan another egg or two beyond what the box calls for and be ready to be amazed.

    By Caryl Espinoza Jaen Read More
  • Tart crust in tin

    The Key Difference Between Pies And Tarts

    Pies and tarts may seem similar, and they are! But there are some differences that make them distinct, and that mostly comes down to the crust.

    By Annie Epstein Read More
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