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Bread Not Rising? Here’s Why (and How to Fix It)

Yeast can be a fickle ingredient, but it's essential for homemade bread recipes. Learn why your bread isn't rising (and fix it!).

10 Sourdough Discard Recipes to Make with Your Extra Starter

Try these sourdough discard recipes the next time you feed your starter—so you don't have...

The Ultimate Guide to Baking Cookies

Go grab your apron—you're going to need it. This all-inclusive guide contains everything you need...

8 Ways to Keep Brown Sugar Soft (And Soften If It Hardens)

Learn how to keep brown sugar soft and how to soften brown sugar after it...

We’re Here to Answer Your Tough Instant Pot Questions

The Taste of Home Test Kitchen has the answers to your most pressing questions.

What Is Al Dente?

You've probably heard the phrase dozens of times, but what is al dente? And how...

What Is Cooking Wine?

Cooking wine has a bad reputation, but is it deserved? Skipping it in a recipe...

8 Casserole Tips Grandma Would Want You to Know

Grandmas know how to make the best casseroles. They just taste better with her secret...

Here’s the REAL Difference Between Chowder and Soup

What is chowder? Is it really all that different from soup?

Bakeable: Your Guide to Everything Baking

Cakes, pies, cookies, bread—we love creating homemade treats. And we’re putting a new twist on...

12 Cookie Decorating Tips That Everyone Needs to Know

Use our simple cookie decorating tips to make homemade treats look almost like a pro...

8 Common Fudge Mistakes and How to Fix Them

Homemade fudge can be a little fussy, but it's easy to make if you avoid...

What Is Sticky Rice?

What is sticky rice, and can you make it with any variety of white rice?

How to Make Brownies Better, with Secrets from Our Test Kitchen

We all want to know how to make better brownies—you know the kind with the...

9 Common Chocolate Truffle Mistakes—and How to Fix Them

Having trouble making homemade truffles? We can help you avoid these common chocolate truffle mistakes.

How Long Does Fudge Last?

Got fudge in the house? Learn just how long this rich and creamy treat lasts—and...

8 Handy Colander Uses You’ve Never Thought of Before

This list of colander uses proves that there's more to this handy kitchen tool than...

What Is an Air Fryer? Here’s What It Really Does to Your Food

Air fryer recipes are sweeping the nation, but what is an air fryer and how...

What Is a Grapefruit Spoon?

This guide will walk you through everything you need to know about an unusual kitchen...

How to Store Olive Oil the Right Way, According to Experts

Learn how to avoid common mistakes and store your olive oil properly. Your taste buds—and...

8 Cutting Board Hacks Every Home Cook Needs To Know

Chop chop! These cutting board hacks will have you rushing to the kitchen to get...

How to Make Store-Bought Pasta Sauce Taste Homemade

Our field editors tell you what to add to spaghetti sauce (the store-bought kind!) to...

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6 Whole Milk Substitutes for Cooking and Baking

Don't have whole milk handy when you're knee deep in a recipe? Not to worry—just...

21 Kitchen Tips You’ll Actually Use

Time to get creative in the kitchen with these kitchen hacks and solutions for everyday...

This Is How Long Your Christmas Cookies Will Stay Fresh

So many cookies to make, so little time! This guide will help you bake and...

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