Baking Basics

Maybe you know someone who is vegan -- meaning, he/she doesn't eat animal products (like eggs and milk, for example). Or maybe you have a food allergy. Perhaps you're just looking for a way to...

My eldest son was born in 2002. He had allergies to milk when he was only 1 month old. I found out by 6 months that he had allergies to egg. Doctors suggested to treat him as if he had peanut...

Buttermilk and cream are very different dairy products and perform different functions when baking. Buttermilk is generally low in fat, while cream is the the high-fat content that separates from...

I had been able to eat dairy my whole life until one day when it all changed. I loved dairy, that's all I ate. It was life changing and hard for me to learn how to cook/bake without it. Let me...

Wow ever try to make pie crust from scratch. Ugh! Well I decided to try and experiment and this is the best ever, easiest home made pie crust ever. And, if you want to impress people with your...

Ever wondered how people in the "old days" cooked without store bought sweeteners and especially Sweetened Condensed Milk? Well, they made their own! Use this recipe and you can make...

Nonfat dry milk is a common pantry item to have in the house. Not only does it provide richness to recipes it is added to, but nonfat dry milk is also a shelf stable dry product that can easily be...

You want to make some country gravy, fettuccini alfredo, or just a nice cream sauce for your pasta, potatoes, or biscuits. Well, what you need is a bechamel sauce. It is a very simple, yet...

One of the first things I learned to cook as a child Was Chocolate Cream of Wheat. You can make a very satisfying breakfast or treat with a little bit of creativity! Of course my favorite...

How can I make buttermilk? If you're in the middle of a recipe and you realize you don't have any buttermilk, don't worry. I have a simple recipe for sour milk, a buttermilk substitute. This...

This recipe for a vegan buttermilk substitute is quick and easy. The result can be used in place of regular buttermilk for all your baking needs! All you need is a jar and a few ingredients you...

After cream is churned to make butter, a milky liquid called buttermilk remains. If the fresh cream is chilled before churning, the buttermilk is considered to be sweet natural buttermilk. When...

Almost everyone loves sweet treats. For those who are Vegan or allergic to dairy products, this indulgence becomes a rare luxury because most desserts contain dairy products. This recipe will help...

You don't have an important item for your recipe? Excuses, excuses. I've heard them all MANY times before. Ach. However, I will help you out. Look here for easy-to-use substitutes.

Being frugal is as simple as making common (and not so common) and expensive ingredients for recipes. As someone who does not cook or bake much, I dislike buying large amounts of something that I...

Have you ever made brownies and destroyed them as soon as you cut them? This usually happens because brownies are wonderful when they are warm and everyone wants a quick bite. No matter how...

If you a longing for a bit of summer you have got to try this amazing cake. It perfectly combines coconut and pineapple in a cake. It is delicious.

Of course you can purchase sweetened condensed milk in a can at the supermarket, but why not make it yourself! With a few simple ingredients you already have at home, you can whip up this recipe...

Have you ever started a recipe thinking you had all of the ingredients or wanted to make a recipe and was missing a key ingredient. Instead of driving all of the way to the supermarket to pick up...

Have you ever gone through your recipes, picked one out and then discovered that you lacked the essential ingredient of buttermilk? No worries. Use this simple substitute and go ahead and make...

It is very simple to make a substitution for sour cream using items already in your kitchen. Either one of these methods can save you an untimely and inconvenient trip to the grocery store.

Oatmeal has always been a favorite of mine. Now it's everyone's heart smart start for the day. Here is a very versatile, easy oatmeal mix for starting pancakes, muffins, cookies and desserts....

Homemade frosting is delicious and easy to make. It can be used on cakes, cupcakes and brownies. Frosting is made from various combinations of high fat ingredients such as milk, butter, cream...

Spanish Flan is a baked custard made from condensed milk. It's become popular in the US and here is a simply recipe guaranteed to result in delicious creamy flan with a rich caramel sauce. Enjoy!

Just because you have to avoid dairy, doesn't mean you to avoid your favorite foods. A little creativity and some simple ingredients is all it takes to re-create your favorites!

Trying to open a coconut can be frustrating, as well as dangerous if you don't know where to start. Save your fingers, tools and kitchen countertops by trying these steps. You can get to the milk...

Making a rice cake of your own takes patient. But if you have a big family this will make them happy. Rice cake tastes good especially homemade. There are a lot of ways to make it. You can make...

A quick way to make sweetened condensed milk on the spot. This can be used in any recipe that calls for sweetened condensed milk. I used to forget ingredients like these, this helps fast.

Fried chicken is one of those foods that almost everyone loves. This crunchy-coated chicken is great served with mashed potatoes and green beans or a simple green salad.