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  • Box of assorted cookies including peanut butter, chocolate chip, oatmeal, and doubel chocolate

    Do Cookies Go Bad Or Just Stale?

    Whether you're making cookies at home or opening a pack of your favorite store-bought brand (looking at you, Girl Scouts), how long do they last?

    By Katie Moore 6 months ago Read More
  • Croissants on a white plate with jam in the background

    Make The Crispiest Croissants With An Unusual Hack

    Croissants are famous for their delicate, fluffy, overlapping, flaky layers, so the idea of making them too crispy might feel a bit ill-advised.

    By M Lavelle 6 months ago Read More
  • Hand holding up boxed cake mix in the baking aisle of a grocery store

    The Game-Changing Step You Can't Skip When Preparing Boxed Cake Mix

    Sometimes even the best boxed cake mixes don't turn out exactly how you hoped, and you're left with clumps of dry cake mix. Luckily, there's an easy fix.

    By Lili Kim 6 months ago Read More
  • Closeup of a blueberry muffin with coarse sugar on top

    Make Perfect Bakery-Style Muffins With A Sprinkling Of This Sugar

    To make the goodies look and taste like they came from a professional bakery, try giving them a sprinkling of this sugar the next time you whip up a batch.

    By Cami Cox 6 months ago Read More
  • A plate of soft-looking chocolate chip cookies sit on a white plate on a checkered towel

    The Sugar Swap You Need If You Like Chewier Cookies

    If your cookies consistently come out flatter and crisper than desired, you might consider this sugar swap for noticeably chewier and softer results.

    By Cara J Suppa 6 months ago Read More
  • Texas Roadhouse rolls with cinnamon butter

    Make Copycat Texas Roadhouse Cinnamon Butter In 2 Easy Steps (With Just 4 Ingredients)

    If you, like many others, rave about Texas Roadhouse's cinnamon butter, you can make it at home with some pantry staples in only two easy steps.

    By Katie Moore 6 months ago Read More
  • Pepperoni pizza as someone removes a slice

    For More Flavorful Pizza With Little Effort, Swap Out The Base Ingredient

    If you want an easy dinner but one that's bursting with flavor, don't reach for a premade pizza crust. Instead, choose this instead as your base.

    By Chala June 6 months ago Read More
  • A block of butter sits on its open wrapper on a stone surface

    How To Know If Butter Is At Room Temperature

    When a recipe, specifically a baking recipe, calls for room temperature butter, you need to make sure you have it. Here's how to tell if it's right.

    By Cara J Suppa 6 months ago Read More
  • Three containers of Doughp chocolate cookie dough

    Doughp: Here's What Happened After Shark Tank

    Doughp sought to bring something loved by many to the many -- it created an as-is edible cookie dough, both safe and delicious. But what did the Sharks think?

    By Sharon Rose 6 months ago Read More
  • woman opening can of biscuit dough over a baking sheet

    Delicious Canned Biscuits Upgrades That Will Blow Your Taste Buds Away

    Canned biscuits are quick and tasty. But there are a multitude of ways you can upgrade them -- from topping with seasoning to air frying.

    By Mary King 6 months ago Read More
  • A stick of butter has been cut into with a butterknife, sits in its wrapping on a wooden cutting board

    Why Does European Butter Taste Different From American?

    Understanding the difference between European and American butter saves you time, money, and heartache, knowing you snagged exactly the right style for your dish.

    By Paige Novak-Goberville 6 months ago Read More
  • A large batch of cookies with chocolate chips, butterscotch chips, and sea salt sit on a cooling rack

    The Boxed Mix You Can Substitute For Flour And Still Get Seriously Great Cookies

    You want to make cookies, but you ran out of flour -- luckily, if you spot this one boxed mix in your pantry, your plans for the homemade cookies can continue.

    By Eli Cohen 6 months ago Read More
  • A baker mixes cake batter in a large mixing bowl

    Yes, You Can Refrigerate Cake Batter, But For How Long?

    Sure, you can put most types of cake batter in the fridge to store it, but how long do you have, and why can't all kinds of batter go in for a rest?

    By Cara J Suppa 6 months ago Read More
  • A white bowl full of cookie dough with chocolate chips on the table in the background

    How Do You Know If Cookie Dough Is Overmixed And How Do You Avoid It?

    Making homemade cookie dough is more complicated than it might seem, especially when it has spent too long in the mixer -- avoid pitfalls with these expert tips

    By Eli Cohen 6 months ago Read More
  • Hand holding boxed cake mix in grocery store aisle

    Does Cake Mix Really Go Bad?

    If you've been digging through your cupboards and found a cake mix from you-can't-remember-when, you may be curious if it's still safe to bake with.

    By Katie Moore 6 months ago Read More
  • Slice of red velvet cake on plate.

    The Unconventional Cake Cutting Technique You Should Be Using For Less Crumbs

    After taking the time to bake, cool, and frost a cake, the last thing you want is messy slices full of crumbs. Get the perfect cut with this technique.

    By Lili Kim 6 months ago Read More
  • Betty Crocker vanilla cake mix in the grocery store

    Upgrade Your Boxed Cake With This Delicious DIY Finish

    Boxed cake mix is convenient and can be delicious; however, if you want a trick to take your dessert from good to downright impressive, make this DIY finish.

    By Paige Novak-Goberville 6 months ago Read More
  • Brownie squares on a black surface.

    The Unexpected Condiment To Upgrade Your Store-Bought Brownie Mix

    Store-bought brownie mix is user-friendly with delicious results, but this unexpected condiment will level up your boxed mix for gooey, chocolatey perfection.

    By Adam Raphael 6 months ago Read More
  • yellow cake with berries and cream on a platter

    The Worst Boxed Cake Mix: Why It Falls Flat While Others Rise To The Occasion

    Using a boxed cake mix to bake a cake is totally valid, but not every brand is up to the task -- and one in particular should be avoided at all costs.

    By Danielle Esposito 6 months ago Read More
  • Chocolate layer cake and slice on white table

    The Forgotten Baking Tool That Gives You Even Cake Layers Every Time

    Do you struggle to slice a cake and get even layers? Ensuring each layer looks the same is the key for structural integrity, so here's how to do it.

    By Katie Moore 7 months ago Read More
  • A woman uses a wooden spoon to mix a creamy batter in a glass bowl

    How Overdoing This One Ingredient Can Lead To A Sunken Cake

    Perfecting the ultimate cake recipe can be a bit of a struggle -- avoid collapsed, sunken centers with this expert approved baking tip.

    By Cara J Suppa 7 months ago Read More
  • Layered chocolate cake with chocolate frosting topped with walnuts and pistachios, all on a white plate.

    The Secret To Moist Chocolate Cake Is Truly Unconventional (And Sour)

    There's nothing worse than a dry chocolate cake, so there are many different ways to add moisture. This sour ingredient may be in your fridge already.

    By Jennifer Waldera 7 months ago Read More
  • A round madeira cake cooling in its pan

    The Important Step You Can't Skip When Cooling Your Cake

    You've gone to the trouble to bake a cake, so you want to be sure it turns out perfectly. To do so, don't overlook this step when you cool it.

    By Cara J Suppa 7 months ago Read More
  • chocolate mug cakes in colorful mugs with whipped cream and berries

    This Simple Addition Makes Your Chocolate Mug Cake Even Richer

    Chocolate mug cakes are already easy and delicious, and with this one expert-approved ingredient addition, they'll become your new go-to dessert.

    By Jack Rose 7 months ago Read More
  • Close up of chia seeds in a wooden spoon

    Are Chia Seeds A Suitable Vegan Substitute For Eggs?

    Chia seeds are a nutritious food ingredient that can be used in several ways. The seeds may even make a good replacement for eggs in your recipes.

    By Jennifer M. McNeill 7 months ago Read More
  • Close up of a fudge stripe cookie resting on the edge of a white plate

    The Midwestern States That Would Bring Cookie Salad To A Potluck

    Cookie salad may sound like a bit of an oxymoron, but this sweet, midwestern classic has been enjoyed in certain regions of the U.S. for decades.

    By Eli Cohen 7 months ago Read More
  • Homemade caramel candies in a bowl next to candies on parchment paper

    If You Don't Have A Candy Thermometer, Use The Water Test To Check Your Confections

    No candy thermometer? No problem. Pastry chef Yami Mercado explains how you can use a simple, tried-and-true water test to reliably check your confections.

    By Eli Cohen 7 months ago Read More
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