Baking Basics

The following is a recipe to make gnocchi from scratch and this recipe is enough for six to seven servings

Birthdays are special occasions for young children. If you have little girls, you know how much princesses and fairy tales appeal. Why not combine the two? Make a Cinderella coach as a cake. It...

Bread dough enhancer is an additive that improves the texture and taste of bread. It can also act as a preservative and lengthen the shelf life of baked bread. While it is not an essential...

What`s more American than Mom and cherry pie? How `bout Mom`s cherry pie? Here I share a Mr. Food secret family recipe.

Nutrition experts keep telling us to eat more whole grains. If you would like to start baking with whole wheat flour, you do not have to get rid of your favorite recipes. It is true that whole...

Is a special birthday coming up for a special person, bake a delicious birthday cake for their amazing birthday coming up or for when your just plane hungry!

If you love to bake but have disappointing results with yeast bread, this article is for you. This is not a recipe. These are rather some techniques that will help you succeed with whatever...

The sweetest part of a birthday often can be the birthday cake. If you are surprising someone special with a homemade birthday cake, you are sure to make that person happy. The only obstacle could...

Whether from a booth at a charity event or at the intermission of a child's musical recital, selling homemade baked goods is a tradition that goes back years. With the Internet age and the...

Egg whites are a protein-filled liquid that surround the egg yolk inside of the shell. The protein can act as a thickening agent in recipes. When egg whites are vigorously stirred or whipped, they...

How to make and bake your own delicious homemade potato fries!

How to bake homemade sweet potatoes with apple toppings for your family Thanksgiving dinner. But if you dont want the apples just don't put them on.

How to make homemade classic baked potatoes while at home.

A cake flower is a decorative feature on a cake made of icing, fondant or gum paste and will resemble whichever flower you choose to create, such as a rose or daisy. Gum paste will make more...

As a greater number of Americans come to realize the need to return to all natural foods and medicines, many are discovering foods they never knew existed. What are some of these foods? Are they...

The delicacy of Chocolate dipped bacon has astounded many of us in the last year. It made it's debut in the last year, as a snack or dessert at famous restaurants and at weddings, etc. Fancy...

A cake is a confection traditionally served at the end of a meal. Cakes can be simple items that are designed to be eaten immediately. A cake can also be a more elaborate structure designed to...

If you've ever tried to frost a cake you know how frustrating it can be when you can't get the frosting smoothed out. It is very challenging, especially if you aren't using the right type of...

Cupcakes are one of the latest cooking crazes. These small cakes are just the right size to satisfy anyone's craving, and they are easy to make. Did you know that you can make cupcakes, but save...

This sweet potato casserole is both simple to make and delicious to eat. I hope everyone who makes it agrees.

I love the sweet simplicity in a piece of good apple pie. This simple family recipe is the key to getting that “Grandma’s baking” taste without necessarily having to invite Grandma over. A light,...

Yeast is a one-celled fungus that aids baking by converting starch and sugar into carbon dioxide and alcohol, causing bread to expand or rise. (See Reference 1) There are a number of different...

Not enough people bake their own bread anymore! Maybe it's because one thinks that baking bread is difficult and only those with mystical powers can do it. Well I'm telling you that if you try it...

To refresh your memory, my mom and dad owned a thriving restaurant/bar 100 miles east of Seattle. When they passed on to that great picnic table in the sky, I got most of the older recipes and...

From years of teaching I have found that the eclair is one of the most intimidating recipes. People love this dessert but are terrified to make it, that's why bakeries can charge so much! This...

Enjoy one of my family’s favorite recipes! This recipe along with many others located under my avatar were first produced and used frequently by my grandparents and their parents. I wanted to pass...

Enjoy one of my family’s favorite recipes! This recipe along with many others located under my avatar were first produced and used frequently by my grandparents and their parents. I wanted to pass...

Enjoy one of my family’s favorite recipes! This recipe along with many others located under my avatar were first produced and used frequently by my grandparents and their parents. I wanted to pass...

Enjoy one of my family’s favorite recipes! This recipe along with many others located under my avatar were first produced and used frequently by my grandparents and their parents. I wanted to pass...

Enjoy one of my family’s favorite recipes! This recipe along with many others located under my avatar were first produced and used frequently by my grandparents and their parents. I wanted to pass...

Enjoy one of my family’s favorite recipes! This recipe along with many others located under my avatar were first produced and used frequently by my grandparents and their parents. I wanted to pass...

Enjoy one of my family’s favorite recipes! This recipe along with many others located under my avatar were first produced and used frequently by my grandparents and their parents. I wanted to pass...

Enjoy one of my family’s favorite recipes! This recipe along with many others located under my avatar were first produced and used frequently by my grandparents and their parents. I wanted to pass...

Generally, for baking all you need to do is follow the recipe. In high altitude locations however, this poses a challenge as the results will be the same if the recipe is followed exactly. If you...

How to tell how much propane you have left in your tank. Ever feel like grilling only to realize your propane tank is empty? Or how about having your tank run out of gas while your cooking? Here...

28 large cucumbers sixteen cups sugar, two quarts vinegar 4 ,Tablespoons pickling spice, Table-spoon pickling salt. Wash cucumbers. cover with boiling water for 24 hours. drain and repeat every...

Have you always wanted to make your own home made dinner rolls to wow your family at your next get together? Now you can. These rolls are delicious and easy to make. They will become a family...

I know cakes from scratch can sometimes seem intimidating, but this is an easy recipe to follow, and so delicious. You will learn how to make and bake Butter Cake which is perfect for any...

Making hard-boiled eggs is a skill that anyone can master with a bit of patience and trial-and-error. It's important to make them so they can be easily peeled, as well as look nice for appetizers...

Cinnamon rolls are sticky, sweet, doughy and delicious. The rolled pastry, filled with cinnamon and sugar and topped with a white sugar glaze, is a satisfying solution for a sweet craving, but it...

Eating healthy begins by cooking with whole grains, fresh vegetables, and unsaturated fats. While trying to eat healthy can seem quite expensive, there are several ways to keep the costs down...

The quality of your chocolate will define the final quality of your baked goods. For rich, luscious chocolate treats, Valrhona chocolate is a good option. Pairing recipes with the right Valrhona...

You don't have to be a pastry professional to create fanciful cookies that look and taste store bought. Impress family, friends and guests with a batch of buttery, melt-in-your mouth, pressed...

Lemon icing is a sugar-based lighter frosting that is often drizzled over a baked cake to add flavor. Icing usually is not spread completely over the cake but drizzled on the top and down the...

Brownies from the box are good, but it is not difficult to make the perfect brownies from scratch. This article will teach you how to make the perfect brownies -whether you are looking to make...

How much money do you spend on quality bakery items? Do you want to be able to wow your family with gourmet muffins for breakfast without the gourmet price sticker? Here is how to take a basic...

To make a cookie bouquet, carefully wrap the decorated flower cookies in cellophane, stick them in a terracotta pot, and wrap the entire pot in more cellophane. Create a beautiful, edible cookie...

Cookies make great edible arts and crafts projects for kids, as they can use animal-shaped cookie cutters, different colored icing and sprinkles. Let kids help out in the kitchen with fun tips...

A cookie press is an excellent way to get uniform-sized cookies in fun shapes. Simply load up a cookie press with cookie dough before pressing out each portion with fun tips from the owner of a...

When designing cookies, consider using different shapes for icing tips, use a variety of colors, and keep the design simple and fun. Design a daisy cookie with fun tips from the owner of a...