Baking Techniques

How to stuff a turkey the right way and the first thing to a wonderful thanksgiving dinner.

A beautiful or creative cake is not just for bakeries to create and you to purchase. Although making a designed cake will take some time and lots of patience, there are multiple tips and tricks to...

A homemade birthday cake adds a special touch to any celebration. Use the theme of the birthday party, a wish or a hobby of the celebrant to fashion the cake after something the celebrant enjoys....

Hi, I'm going to share with you a few things I learned to make a light and fluffy cake. It's easy!

Undecorated cookie mold cookies create a beautiful and classic cookie plate; however, decorating molded cookies is fun and can create a beautiful product. Cookie mold cookies can be decorated in a...

Fondant is, arguably, the most versatile confectionery medium with which to work. It can be colored, flavored, molded, rolled and cut into virtually anything your mind can conceive. A smooth and...

A countertop convection oven, often called a "toaster oven," can be used to cook or bake nearly any dish you would cook in a conventional oven. Convection ovens can bake food up to 30-percent...

Convection ovens have an additional heating element and include a fan that blows the heat around more efficiently. Convection ovens cook faster than traditional ovens, but there are pros and cons...

Calla lilies are beautiful set on top of cakes or cupcakes, and add an elegant look to any dessert. Unfortunately, calla lilies are not seasonal during the winter months, and are therefore more...

Marzipan is a sweet, almond-flavored paste that is used in baking and dessert decoration. Marzipan flowers are popular because of how decadent the almond flavor is when combined with baked goods,...

Substituting pineapple juice for liquids in your favorite recipes adds flavor and moistness. The naturally sweet juice blends well in sauces, and mixes up great in cake batter and cookie dough....

Parchment paper is coated with silicone. It comes in rolls and is used mainly to line baking sheets. According to The Cook's Thesaurus, you can substitute other materials, depending on what you...

A rich chocolate cake shaped like a terra cotta flowerpot is the ultimate solution in gift-giving and party-throwing. Like any earthenware product, a terra cotta flowerpot can be used in the oven...

For many years, edible flowers have added a bright, interesting touch to cuisine. Crystallized flowers became popular in the Victorian era and have been used as garnishes since then. Many flowers...

Eat Chocolate is always fun, now for this coming holidays. Take Chocolate Squares and pop them inside Won Tons with raspberries and fry until crisp. You may assemble the won tons ahead of time...

Doughnut makers use oil to make doughnuts. Doughnut makers come in several types. The simplest are deep fryers. Makers that are more complicated have trays that flip the doughnuts for even frying....

Parchment paper is paper that has been coated with silicone. The silicone is safe to use in the heat of an oven. It works to keep food from sticking to its surface. Even nonstick baking sheets...

Television chefs and gourmet cookbooks throw around terms that the home cook may not always know, and their techniques sometimes require equipment that not everyone has. A double boiler is one...

Combine the delicious tastes of cream cheese, bacon, and crescent dinner rolls into an amazing dinner appetizer.

Eggs are an excellent source of protein, vitamins and minerals. They are also an integral ingredient in many dishes from baked goods to traditional breakfast fare. One of the drawbacks of cooking...

Go beyond ordinary cakes and engage in battle with the forces of sweet darkness by serving Darth Vader's head on a platter at your next themed gathering. With a little practice, any amateur baker...

Would you love to be able to make cookies just like you get from a gourmet bakery? There are a few tips to keep in mind that will make you the envy of your neighborhood. Your homemade cookies...

Do recipes intimidate and daunt you? Do you fold up like a house of cards at the thought of making cookies let alone a Full Thanksgiving Dinner? Does a recipe book remind you of a minefield and...

Faults when mixing, scaling, baking and cooling cakes can be avoided by checking this list of remedies.

Making your own home-baked bread gives you the satisfaction of knowing that it is preservative-free and made from whole grains. Not only is it an excellent source of fiber, it is less expensive...

Alternation you can make to your recipes for baked goods that help reduce fat, sugar, calories, and refined ingredients

Convection ovens circulate hot air, which results in quicker baking times. Cooking in a convection oven also produces more evenly cooked food, eliminates hot spots that are associated with...

Cakes are very versatile desserts. A cake can be turned into nearly anything the baker wants. You can make a cake that calls to mind a person, place or even an exotic animal, such as a giraffe....

When baking and decorating a cake, a fondant icing can create a spectacular dessert which not only tastes delicious, but also reflects an elaborate design. Fondant can be a tricky type of icing...

Sugar flowers, or gum paste flowers, are used to decorate formal cakes of all sorts. These flowers may be cut out with cookie cutters and shaped with molds or can be sculpted entirely by hand,...

Making your own designer cake can save money and be a lot of fun. These cakes are great for birthday parties, weddings, anniversaries or any other occasion that calls for a fabulous cake. Here...

You can make fall off the bone chicken every time without any special pans or seasonings. Although most of us would rather have steak or roast than chicken any day of the week. Well, I know I...

Baking conjures up images of rising breads and cakes in an oven. However, with innovation and effort, you can bake bread on your grill easily. Once you know how to work with your grill, you can...

Cake decorating has become a popular interest over the last few years, especially since television shows have highlighted the techniques and the impressive results. The possibilities are seemingly...

Using fondant is a great way to decorate a cake. You can shape it into almost anything and it creates a professional look to your cake. This is a simple fondant recipe good for anything from...

Cookies are one of the most versatile of all desserts. There are endless varieties of cookies, and for every variety there is a different way to present the cookies. Sugar cookies, rolled out and...

Agave nectar is an all-natural, low-glycemic food that has earned high marks from health-food connoisseurs as a viable alternative to traditional and artificial sweeteners. In addition, says Dr....

The texture of a pound cake makes it an ideal home baked item for shipping. It is dense and sturdy and freezes well, improving the chances that your delicious creation will arrive in one piece,...

Yeast, although it may not look like it, is actually a living organism--a type of fungus that consumes sugars in food and gives off gases in exchange. These gases are what make foods containing...

Instead of a standard cake that lacks imagination, perhaps a giant cookie would be a fun change of pace for some parties and celebrations. With basic cookie dough batter, you can easily make large...

Properly greasing the muffin pan before baking will ensure that you can easily remove the finished muffins. There are many options for greasing muffin pans, including vegetable oil sprays, butter,...

Feeding a large group of people can be challenging, especially when you're on a budget. Next time you're cooking for a crowd, follow these steps.

Making cakes can be fun, but the fun goes down a notch if your cake sticks to the baking pan. In order to prevent this, you must grease and flour the cake pan before you bake the cake. Greasing...

That perfect cake your envisioning can meet a disastrous end if you can't get it out of the pan in one piece to frost it. Removing a cake from a pan requires a clean and properly prepared pan to...

Whether you are religious or just like animals, a Noah's Ark cake can add a whimsical touch to a child's party. This sweet version of Noah and his animal companions will help keep the fun afloat.

This is a great holiday dessert to enjoy at Thanksgiving and Christmas time. I hope you like it as much as I do.

I'm going to show you how to make the best chicken wings that you ever had everyone is going to love them and so are you.

If you like the taste of fresh-made bread, but don't have the time or desire to make it by hand, a bread machine is a convenient alternative. Bread machines are easy to use and versatile; you can...

Baking your potatoes in a cloth bag will ensure that your potatoes come out perfect. Oftentimes baking a potato in the microwave solely on its own can cause it to come out burnt or too dry. Using...

Convection ovens have a fan inside that forces and circulates hot air, resulting in cooking times about 25 percent faster than conventional ovens. Although convection ovens are usually used in...