The Ultimate Guide to Baking Substitutes
Baking can seem like an impossibly precise science, but there's a little wiggle room when you're missing a key ingredient....
8 Easy Ways to Make a Cream Cheese Substitute
Out of cream cheese? No need to make a grocery run. Get cooking with these easy cream cheese substitutions.
13 Substitutes for Butter in Cookies and Other Baked Goods
Got a craving but out of butter? Try one of these handy substitutes for butter in baked goods and beyond!
The Best Sweetened Condensed Milk Substitutes to Use in a Pinch
Ever been in the middle of a baking project and realized you're flat out of sweetened condensed milk? Here are...
3 Yogurt Substitutes to Use—and 3 You Should Skip
Running low on yogurt? Don't rush to the store to grab another container! You may have a yogurt substitute hanging...
How to Make Canned Frosting Taste Homemade
Don't have time to make frosting from scratch? Learn how to make canned frosting taste homemade.
9 Heavy Cream Substitutes for Any Recipe
Heavy cream lends a velvety texture to anything it touches. Luckily, there are plenty of ways to make a heavy...
5 No-Fail Sour Cream Substitutes
Skip the grocery run and get on to the good stuff—whatever it is you're cooking!
How to Make a Buttermilk Substitute 5 Ways
No buttermilk? No problem! Get cooking with an easy buttermilk substitute or replacement.
What is Fond and Why You Should Use It
Fond is one of the key ingredients to a delicious gravy or pan sauce. So never, ever wash away those...
What Is Cultured Butter and When Should You Use It?
Have you seen cultured butter in the dairy case? Find out exactly what it is and why you just might...
6 Essential Baking Ratios That You Should Know
Make your favorite baked goodies with this handy baking ratios chart—no recipe needed!
Here’s the Difference Between East Coast vs West Coast Butter
We had no idea about the difference between East Coast vs West Coast butter!
This Is Why Grandma Baked with Hard Boiled Egg Yolks
Just when we thought Grandma had shared all her baking secrets, this hidden gem left us floored.
How to Proof Bread Dough (Even When It’s Cold Outside)
Follow along as we break down how to proof bread from scratch—along with answering your burning bread proofing questions.
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 is not rising...
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 to waste the excess!
The Ultimate Guide to Baking Cookies
Go grab your apron—you're going to need it. This all-inclusive guide contains everything you need to know about baking cookies...
How to Soften Brown Sugar (and Keep It Soft)
Ever gone to make a batch of cookies, only to find that your sugar has turned into a brick? Here's...
You’ve Been Storing Eggs All Wrong—Here’s the Right Way
My brain was scrambled after finding out I was storing my eggs all wrong.
What Is Cooking Wine?
Cooking wine has a bad reputation, but is it deserved? Skipping it in a recipe might mean losing a valuable...
8 Casserole Tips Grandma Would Want You to Know
Grandmas know how to make the best casseroles. They just taste better with her secret ingredients and expert casserole tips....
Here’s the REAL Difference Between Chowder and Soup
What is chowder? Is it really all that different from soup?
The One Thing Grandma Always Did When She Cooked Bacon
Want delicious, flavorful dishes? You'll need to know how to save bacon grease like a pro. (Grandma, that is!)
9 Common Fudge Mistakes and How to Fix Them
Homemade fudge can be a little fussy, but it's easy to make if you avoid these common fudge mistakes.
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 crinkly top and the fudgy...
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 the proper ways to store...
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 draining pasta.
