Baking Basics

Here is an article on how to bake a spice cake. A great recipe from my Aunt. This one will surely cure that sweet tooth! One of my wifes favorites.

It may be hard to bake gourmet cookies, brownies, and muffins in the microwave, but microwaving dessert can be the easiest way to go when just a baking a small amount. There is no out of there...

You don't need a pizza oven to bake a delicious, crispy crust pizza. Instead you can use a pizza stone, which helps distribute heat and absorbs moisture. Pizza stones come in a variety of shapes...

So you've brought your new GE electric range home, installed it in your kitchen and used it to bake cookies once or twice. Now you have to take the kids to soccer practice this afternoon, but...

Here’s how to bake a tender, juicy, and delicious whole chicken.

Cakes split and crack on top when they rise in the center too rapidly after the edges of the cake are set. Some cooks refer to this problem as volcano-topped cakes, and several things can cause...

By learning how to convert bake times for a muffin pan, you can turn any cake recipe into bite-sized treats. Cooks use muffin pans, also known as muffin tins, to create both muffins and cupcakes....

Baking in a convection oven is similar to a regular oven, although the convection oven allows you to bake much faster and produce moister foods. When baking in a convection oven, you need to...

The original version of the Nesco Roaster made its debut in the 1930s. Today, improved models can be found in kitchens across America. The Nesco Roaster is convenient for cooking; it can cook or...

These are so pretty and creative for parties and any time! Children really love them at Birthday Parties, and to take to school for their classmates on special days. Anyone enjoys these cakes!

The peak season for fresh blackberries is June and July, but you may begin harvesting as early as May and as late as September. Bake with fresh blackberries that are deep purple to black in color;...

The holidays are quickly coming upon us and one nice community service idea for the children in your family is to bake cookies for charity. Our local Girl Scouts do this every year for a soup...

If you live at a high altitude then you know that your cakes tend to peak or poof up and become rounded and maybe crack in the center. The air pressure at high altitudes is less, so from scratch...

Everyone has a cupcake pan or muffin pan, but people rarely stop to think about how versatile these items are. Yes, you can make cupcakes or muffins for a crowd, but there are many more delicious...

Crab legs are valued for their white, flaky, succulent meat that tastes delicious dipped in butter or other sauces. King crab is one of the most expensive crabs you can buy in the United States...

Have you ever been in a cookie exchange and half the cookies you get back taste like cardboard - no flavor? Five tips to baking fabulous cookies.

Ok, a few months ago, I was looking for a simple recipe for baking potatoes. I checked all the fancy food web sites and found every other potato recipe except for the most simple. I decided to...

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...

Baking brings out the sweetness in yams and is the traditional method of cooking them. Bright orange in color, this root vegetable is packed with antioxidants, vitamin A, and fiber. Whether you...

This artical will help you learn how to bake.

Do your cakes always end up with a big dome in the middle? This often happens when baking cakes. These steps will help you bake a level cake so you don't have to cut off the dome!

Potatoes are a great addition to a healthy diet because they are rich in vitamin C, high in fiber and a good source of iron. If you're on a budget, they're cheap too! Here are some easy...

How to bake a cake at High Altitudes!

Do you love to bake for others but can’t help tasting it as you go? Whether you’re diabetic and really shouldn’t be eating the sugar, or if you’re trying to keep your goals of losing weight, you...

When it comes time to stick that special dessert into the oven you are going to need to check a few things first. Follow these steps to get your oven ready to bake.

These are very yummy no bakes. I have tried a few recipes then made up my own. The other recipes are to sweet and don't set up well. I have found that chocolate chips made a better no bake...

Baked potatoes are easy to make, healthy, and great tasting. This article will tell you how and how long to bake a potato.

I love making all kinds of cookies to give out as gifts on the holidays. I have my favorites that I make for every holiday season and then some that I try for the first time that year. I make up...

Super easy and super fast. These candy yams / sweet potatoes will have them all coming back for more.

I love bacon, but hate the messy cleanup. Here is a great way to avoid greasy splatters.

Many people can make a cake using a mix but their cakes turn out dry. A couple of basic tips will have folks thinking that your cake was made from scratch.

This easy recipe will save you a lot of time in the kitchen. Savory mashed potatoes are coated with a mixture of condensed cheddar cheese soup, sour cream and green onion, and baked to golden...

Many recipes call for a pre-baked pastry pie shell. If you don’t want to make your own crust from scratch, a frozen pie crust is a great option. Frozen pastry pie crusts are available in the...

The Pillsbury Bake-Off gives people the chance to enter their own recipes that use Pillsbury products and possibly win big prizes. The Pillsbury Bake-Off gives 100 finalists a trip to compete for...

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People have been changing their eating habits for years in an attempt to get healthier and live longer. One of the ways they achieve this goal is to bake with low-fat substitutes to produce...

Whether you have celiac disease, have gluten sensitivity, or are just looking to bake with something different, you can bake without wheat flour. It can be confusing at first since almost all...

Making a cake can be a fun and rewarding experience, unless of course your cake comes out of the oven looking like a flying saucer. Simple, but important steps need to be taken in order to produce...

Baking gives you a sense of accomplishment, a yummy accomplishment. Most recipes are easy to follow, and will help you bake cookies like a pro.

One of the most popular fund-raising events is the traditional bake sale. Church groups, youth groups and nonprofit agencies rely on these all-American moneymakers because they are easy to...

Bran muffins have a rustic appeal, yet they are a relatively recent addition to the baker's art. High in carbohydrates and fiber, bran is the outer layer of grains removed during milling. These...