If you’re baking a homemade cake, you may want to save time and energy by using store-bought frosting instead of making your own. Unfortunately, store-bought frosting does not taste as good as its homemade counterpart. Luckily, there are some tricks…
A touch of booze is a great way to liven up a batch of two-ingredient chocolate truffles. The bittersweet chocolate flavor and velvety texture of the truffles combined with the rich burn of a good spirit can make for a decadent…
Whether you’re looking for a dairy-free butter substitute for your vegan baking projects or just ran out of your usual stock of butter and have your heart set on a recipe that requires the ingredient, you have options. Though it might sound like culinary…
Bakeries and eateries in New York City sure know how to create viral concoctions, like the cronuts introduced by Dominique Ansel back in 2013, as well as more recent indulgences like the Suprême croissant that has foodies and influencers in lines wrapped…
Bakers know how tricky it is to bake with marshmallows, which are technically aerated puffs of sugar foam that melt and revert back to liquid form when baked at high temperatures. It’s often a hit or miss when making cookies…
Uncovering how certain sauces or fruity desserts get their thick consistency can seem like a mystery, but most of the time, cornstarch is the culprit behind it all. And yet, there are a few good reasons you may want to…
The bagel is genius at appearing elementary while concealing its meticulous approach. Making it is simple, yet requires artisanal patience and perhaps expertise. You need a baking soda bath to acquire a golden crust on your bagels, this shaping tip…
We’ve all been there: You’re in the mood to whip up a delightful baked good, and you know you’ve got the flour, the sugar, the baking soda, the eggs, and the dairy. Everything seems to be falling into place perfectly,…
The list of the best Southern side dishes is long — from collard greens to sweet potato casserole. But, we would be remiss if we didn’t mention the best side dish of them all: cornbread. Cornbread is deliciously moist, soft, and…
Banana muffins are a crowd-pleaser for their delicious sweet flavor, but just like any other food, texture plays a big role in their enjoyment. So if you want to take your baked treats from good to great with a unique…