Recipes by Technique

Learn how to avoid the dreaded soggy bottom (and much, much more) with tips from one of our favorite bakers:...

It's easier to make royal icing than you think!

The Taste of Home Test Kitchen shows you how to prepare your cake pan. Say goodbye to cakes that stick.

To bake a homemade cake that's light and fluffy, you might have to plan ahead. Here's what to do!

We'll show you how to make several different types of cookies, including chocolate chip, snickerdoodle, gingersnap and many more.

Get a perfect bake every time! Here's the best oven rack position for baking cookies.

Fresh as can be, or a couple weeks old—which eggs make the most delicious cakes and cookies?

You want your dessert to light up the table, but you also don't want to face an 18-step recipe that...

These angel food cake recipes make it easy to serve a stunning dessert. Buy the cake already prepared, make a...

Chrissy Teigen spent a year perfecting her banana bread recipe—but it will take you just one hour. I tested the...

Who needs ribeye and filet mignon when you have these unsung cuts of meat? Get ready to learn about celebrity...

I whipped up lunch with fresh produce from the farmers market, and the result was amazing. The pasta absorbs the...

My grandmother created this recipe to use up the leftovers from Christmas Eve dinner. By combining leftover ham and biscuits...

I created this as a healthy, tasty side dish to complement Christmas dinner. This enticing substitute for cranberry relish is...

I found this recipe stuck in the pages of my Finnish grandmother's Bible. It takes 24 hours to make. Store...

I grew up by the ocean and then moved to a landlocked state. I wanted to show people in my...

Thanksgiving or Christmas is gingerbread time! And this ice cream says it all. I've found that dark brown sugar works...

Talk about an easy marinara mozzarella dip! With just three ingredients and two loaves of baguette-style French bread, you'll have...

This cake bakes up tender and light with a subtle orange taste. It tastes rich but is comparatively low in...

We love quick breads, and I've found that they freeze nicely if properly wrapped. This is a scrumptious recipe to...

My hearty sandwich has different yet complementary flavors and textures. It's filled with flavor and nutrients, without all the unhealthy...

Whether canned or homemade, cranberry sauce delivers a healthy dose of vitamins to this dish. A little bit sweet and...

This fruitcake not only can be made weeks ahead, it tastes better that way! You can substitute Brazil nuts, pecans...

This beautiful cheesecake appetizer can be refrigerated up to 24 hours before serving, so it's the perfect make-ahead recipe for...

Make holiday magic! These extra-special ornaments are totally customizable—each filled with a little snowfall of edible sprinkles. Let it snow...

Talk about playing with your food! An edible color spray lets you create ombre and color blends unlike other decorating...

Move over, pumpkin pie. These homemade spice cakes infused with warm, cozy notes of cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger and other signature...

Our Test Kitchen sampled nine brands to find the best brownie mix brands. Trust us, our top picks are just...

When it comes to cookies, there are two camps: crispy and chewy. For all those who love soft and chewy...