Having grown up in the Deep South, where butter and buttermilk are basic refrigerator staples, I am a certified biscuit enthusiast. I also happen to be a pastry chef. Suffice it to say that biscuits are important to me, so I tried the five most popular biscuit recipes from Allrecipes […]
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This Easy One-Pan Dinner Is So Good Some Fans ‘Made Double’
We all need a cache of easy, fuss-free weeknight dinner recipes. These are the kind of recipes that take 15 minutes or less of hands-on prep time, the kind of recipes so easy you can get your kids involved. When the calendar is filled and there is a hungry household […]
How To Store Lettuce So It Stays Fresh and Crisp as Long as Possible
Lettuce is a lot of things: a salad foundation, a burger topper, a wrap, and more. It’s fresh, light, and sometimes crunchy, serving as a blank slate and vehicle for flavor. But we’ll admit, lettuce can be somewhat finicky when it comes to shelf life. How many times have you brought home fresh […]
I Spent Years Perfecting Brownies—This One Ingredient Changed Everything
My confidence in my baking abilities is typically unshakeable. I have mastered carrot cake and oatmeal cookies. My pumpkin cheesecake is fluffy and creamy. But I have never been more humbled by a baked good than I was by the brownie. For years, I tried to master this deceptively tricky […]
The Recipe My Grandma Makes For Cold Winter Nights
When it gets cold outside, I always like to have soup on hand to make my day a little cozier. To constitute a good soup in my book, I have some very specific requirements: It needs to be hearty, nutritious, and, most importantly, delicious. While there are several different soups […]
Stop Putting This Down Your Garbage Disposal ASAP
Garbage disposals are incredibly useful, albeit fussy, machines. Contrary to popular belief, your garbage disposal is not a garbage can. There are certain things you should never try to force down your disposal—including this everyday staple that seems safer than it is. Why You Shouldn’t Put Coffee Grounds Down Your […]
This Surprising Ingredient Will Give You the Fluffiest Scrambled Eggs
I think I speak for the masses when I say that scrambled eggs are one of the most delicious, timeless, enjoyable dishes ever created. It’s the first thing I ever learned to cook with my mom at three years old, standing beside her on a chair, with a kitchen towel […]
The Mistake That’s Keeping Your Biscuits From Getting Tall and Fluffy
What do cakes, brownies, pancakes, muffins, and quick breads have in common? Well, save for some basic ingredients like flour, salt, and sugar, all these dishes rely on baking powder as a leavener. There’s no ignoring what a powerhouse the ingredient is. And yet, for those who aren’t hobby or […]
My Genius Trick for Lining Any Cake Pan Will Change the Way You Bake
The process of making a layer cake—gathering and mixing ingredients, cracking eggs, and heating the oven—often seems simple until you get to the line in the recipe that says “line pans with parchment.” If you’ve nearly thrown in the towel, thinking “There has got to be a better way,” let […]
Cake Mixes Have Dramatically Shrunk in Size—Here’s How To Adjust Your Favorite Recipes
Even some of the best home bakers love boxed cake mixes. They are quick to put together and, with a couple of upgrades, can taste like they are homemade. Plus, boxed cake mix does a lot more than just bake cakes. It is a great starting point for other treats, […]