Baking Basics

The technique of quick freezing or 'flash freezing' food was invented by Clarence Birdseye in the early 1900s---a technique that revolutionized the frozen food industry. You can access this same...

So you need a easy meal tonight? And you have some chicken ready to go? Well here you will find some tips on how to cook that chicken up, and serve it to your family in less then a hour's time.

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...

You can flavor pumpkin seeds in many ways, but first you have to get them out of the pumpkin. There's no short-cut for this--just scoop them out and remove as much of the pulp as you can. Rinse...

Baking and decorating beautiful cakes is easy if you know the secrets professional bakers use to help them turn out a perfect product every time. One of the best tools in any baker's arsenal is...

A collar for your baking pan allows cakes to rise above the level of the pan by increasing the depth of the pan. With a few strips of parchment paper, you can make a collar that will double the...

Many home bakers use baking cups to line muffin pans; cups have largely replaced having to grease or grease and flour the pan. Baking cups come in various sizes and styles, such as small, medium,...

Recipes often specify the type of cake pan you need to use, but if your kitchen lacks one, you need to substitute another pan. Another pan substitution reason: wanting to change the shape of the...

You have lots of batter to create delicious, moist cupcakes. However, you want each cupcake to be uniform in size so they bake evenly in the muffin pan. The best way to get a perfect amount into...

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...

Parchment paper is used to line baking sheets or hold in liquids in packets of oven-baked foods. It is lined with a coating of silicone or Quilon, which makes it moisture-resistant. Use of...

Bacon... MMMMM! For those of you that want to know how to cook bacon. There are a few ways to cook bacon very easy and safely. You can cook bacon on the stove in a frying pan. This can be a...

This Christmas Bread Wreath is so beautiful and so delicious I love to make it at Thanksgiving and Christmas!! Get a double dose of Christmas.... This recipe gives you your Bread and your Salad if...

Cheese cake is a new york classic but a classic in your family will for sure be this brownie swirl chesecake. You will enjoy it every time you fix it and so will every one else. It takes about 25...

We love our cornbread and most southerners learn to cook this daily staple early on! This isn't your restaurant cake-like sweet cornbread ! Try this with your next supper and I think you'll...

I really don't know anything better than cupcakes. This is a great recipe for homemade Applesauce Cupcakes. The best part about it is that it is so easy and it's not out of a box. I really like to...

In the mood for Mexican food but don't have a lot of time. Here is a very simple recipe that is both convenient and delicious.

Laver seaweed is found on the coastlines of the British Isles. It is a traditional food of Wales and is boiled and either dried or pureed for use as laverbread. Laverbread is used in many recipes...

How to make a delicious wine cake, perfect for holidays!

Football shaped cakes can be baked for many occasions. They can be used for birthday parties, tailgating and Super Bowl parties. They've even been used as groom's cakes. You don't need special...

When you don't have enough batter/dough to fill up all of the cups in your baking pan, don't leave the remaining cups empty! You don't want to spread out the dough just to fill up the cups. This...

While a good recipe and quality ingredients make for tasty brownies, the secrets to success are in the mixing and baking. I am using my own favorite recipe but really any will do.

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...

I love pie. I have always favored pie to cake even at birthday time. Now mind you since I am 51, it is totally impossible to place that many candles on a pie, but I still love it. My nan always...

This quick and easy Cheese Danish pastry recipe offers and inexpensive and homemade alternative to buying Danishes at the store or coffee shop.

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...

We have all had it happen, you spend an hour in the kitchen making that special cake only to pull it from the oven, flip it, and only half the cake come out!!

Nothing's better than homemade candied potatos! It is also healthier than eating a slice of your favorite cake and is a good sweet treat. In this article you will learn how to make candied yams to...

A sheet cake is a fast and easy way to make a cake that will feed a lot of people. They are often used for potlucks, group picnics and even for weddings. Many times a smaller cake will be made for...

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...

Compared to boxed cake mix, homemade cakes tend to be denser, moister and better tasting. There are two basic cake types: one that relies on fat (such as butter) as a primary ingredient, or light...

There is nothing like the aroma of freshly baked bread to get anyone hungry. Even better is the smell of homemade whole wheat bread. Whole wheat bread is not only delicious, but it is very...

A Sunbeam Bread Maker can bake up to a 2-pound loaf of fresh bread. It has a 13-hour delay baking cycle and an LED display. To make cleanup easy, it has a nonstick removable pan. It also comes...

Scrambled eggs are a perfect way to wake up in the morning. To make great tasting, fluffy, delicious eggs follow the steps below.

Cake boards provide sturdy bases for cakes and are often used in large layer cakes to provide stability to each tier. They also provide a base on which cakes can be decorated and then directly set...

If you love chicken, cheese and rice then this is the recipe for you. Like others I don't really have to much time to cook and eating out is not that healthy, But this dish is baked and it's fast...

Are you looking to throw a fiesta and want a festive cake for dessert? Perhaps you are celebrating a Spanish holiday (such as Cinco de Mayo)? Maybe you are in charge of a cultural event and want...

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!

A springform pan is a specialty baking pan that is a must for cheesecakes and tortes. It has a special form that enables you to pop the side of the pan right off the cake instead of having to...

Believe it or not, tender, succulent steak can be made in the oven. It’s all a matter of marinade and timing. With the right marinade you can make just about any meat tender, but the key is to...

Tube pans are most often used to bake angel food cakes. These pans have a removable bottom that attaches to the center tube. When you make a cake in a tube pan, the result will be a ring-shaped...

Baked goods are a treat. What isn't a treat is when baked goods stick to the pan. Even some non-stick pans don't seem to do the job. What's worse is that some brands of non-stick cookware advise...

Lots of people would love to have a Hummer truck cake for their birthday, including those in the military, car enthusiasts and kids who like cars or the Army. Since the Hummer has a pretty boxy...

Roasting vegetables in the oven is an easy way to prepare a healthy side dish for dinner. Cooking vegetables in this manner lends a whole different flavor to vegetables you may be used to steaming...

When baking a cake or cookies it's equally important to cool them correctly as it is to bake them correctly. Here are a few tips on how to cool your desserts.

Whether you like to make them from scratch or from a mix, pancakes are the ultimate breakfast food. Do you strive to create pancakes that are truly a work of art? Follow these simple steps, and...

This an easy way to cook boneless chicken thighs with little fuss or fanfare.

If you want to learn how to make very tasty scrambled eggs, then get these materials: 1-3 eggs, a frying pan, a spatula, salt, onion, cooking oil. This is a really good meal, especially during the...

Transform your child's next birthday party into an underwater celebration with Nickelodeon's Spongebob Squarepants. With the aid of a Spongebob cake pan, which can be purchased at many craft or...

You can make home baked bread, even without a bread maker, with a few basic ingredients. Most of the things you need can be found in your pantry, or very inexpensively at the local supermarket....