New to baking? Trying to refresh on the basics? You’ve come to the right place.
Whether you’re a beginner or veteran baker, it never hurts to brush up on the baking basics.
From knowing how to mix up a simple buttermilk substitute to knowing how to measure flour, here you will find helpful tips and how-tos for baking success.
Ever wondered how to toast coconut? Making it yourself is the easiest thing to do! Learn 3 simple methods for taking your shredded coconut to the next level. Toasted coconut is one of my favorite ingredients to add to baked goods. Although I love me some coconut straight from the bag, toasted coconut is definitely …
Homemade vanilla extract is simple to make and is a great gift for all of the bakers in your life! Read on for details on how to make and store your own vanilla extract, as well as a free printable label template. This post contains affiliate links. I would guess that since you are reading …
Making a cake but don’t have any cake flour on hand? Use your all-purpose flour to make this cake flour substitute and save yourself a trip to the grocery store. This post contains affiliate links. It’s no secret that I love a good baking substitution hack. Whether it’s knowing how to whip up a buttermilk …
Roasted garlic makes your kitchen smell heavenly and is incredible in everything from mashed potatoes to aioli. Learn how to roast garlic so you can add it to all of your favorite dishes. There are a lot of baking tips and tricks out there that are helpful for beginner and advanced bakers alike. Some of …
About to whip up a batch of your favorite frosting only to realize you ran out of powdered sugar? Learn how to make powdered sugar with two simple ingredients to save the day! This post contains affiliate links. As much as I try to stay on top of my grocery lists and keep a well-stocked …
What is brown butter and why is it used in recipes? Learn about the magic of this simple yet flavorful ingredient and learn how to brown butter to add a nutty flavor to so many of your recipes. Brown butter is one of those ingredients that sounds so fancy and posh. Before I knew how …
Excited to make a recipe only to discover that your brown sugar is hard as a rock? Learn how to soften brown sugar with 4 simple methods, plus a tip for keeping your brown sugar soft so this never happens again. This post contains affiliate links. If you think that being a full-time baking blogger …
Having trouble with getting your baked goods to turn out correctly? Sometimes the solution is simpler than you think! Learn how to measure flour correctly to avoid some basic baking errors. This post contains affiliate links. As a food blogger, I try to provide my readers with great recipes that have been tested thoroughly in …
In the middle of making a recipe only to realize you’re out of brown sugar? Not to worry, try this simple brown sugar substitute in a pinch! This post contains affiliate links. There have been far too many times when I’ve been smack in the middle of making a recipe only to realize I am …
Hard boiled eggs giving you trouble? Learn how to hard boil eggs on the stove or in the Instant Pot, plus tips for peeling and storing your eggs. This post contains affiliate links. If you grew up learning to cook and bake from your mom or grandmother, or even a beloved aunt or next-door neighbor, …
Homemade Ranch Seasoning is easy to make and convenient to keep on hand. Use it for dips and dressings or in any recipe that calls for a packet of ranch seasoning. My girl is obsessed with all things ranch. And while she’s loved Hidden Valley Ranch Dressing as a dip for fresh veggies for years, …
Got a craving for a baked potato with all the fixings? Learn how to bake potatoes at home and you’ll never need to head to a restaurant for a perfectly fluffy potato again! Who else loves a fluffy restaurant baked potato? There’s just something about ordering a steak at a restaurant with a baked potato …
Did you forget to pick up buttermilk at the store? Once you know 4 easy methods for how to make buttermilk, you’ll be able to whip up a quick and easy substitute in just a few minutes. Do you ever just get a dessert craving and have to make something right then? Obviously I’m a …
Did you know that it’s easy to make your own Butternut Squash Puree at home? This puree is simple and delicious, and as delicious on its own as it is mixed into other recipes! Well, it’s still hot here in Ohio, so it doesn’t exactly feel like fall yet. But I am choosing to ignore …
Have a recipe that calls for self-rising flour but can’t find it at the store? No problem! Learn how to make self-rising flour with all-purpose flour and two more simple ingredients. I love having a well-stocked pantry, fridge and baking cabinet. But no matter how well stocked I keep my kitchen, there are simply times …
Making whipped cream at home is one of the easiest things you’ll ever do. If you’ve ever been curious about how to make homemade whipped cream, look no further! Have you ever wondered how to make homemade whipped cream? Listen, I’m no stranger to the tall can. In fact, when I was pregnant, I was …
A simple mixture of autumnal spices creates a perfect spice blend for fall baking.
Have you ever made simple syrup at home? Once you know how to make simple syrup yourself, you’ll never bother buying this pantry and cocktail-making staple at the store again! I’ve mentioned before that there are a lot of things I like to make at home instead of buying at the store. Now, don’t get …
Have you ever made cheesecake and felt stumped when you got to the part about making a water bath? Let’s explore both the how and the why of baking cheesecake in a water bath! I have made hundreds of cheesecakes in my life. Seriously! I’ve been running this website for years and in that time …
Learn how to soften cream cheese quickly so you’re never too far away from homemade cheesecake. The easiest and best way to soften cream cheese is to simply allow it to sit at – room temperature. That’s pretty much a no-brainer, right? But this method usually means that you have a bit of a plan …
Nuts on their own are a delicious and satisfying snack. But when it comes to baked goods and…
When you have homemade taco seasoning in your pantry, you never have to worry about running out on Taco Tuesday! This flavorful and versatile mix will quickly become a staple in your kitchen. I’m not sure what the weather is like in your neck of the woods, but it’s downright swampy here in Ohio. I’m …
Microwave Lemon Curd couldn’t be easier, or more delicious. It’s perfect for topping yogurt, ice cream, cheesecake and so much more!
Freezing cookie dough is an easy way to be just minutes from hot, gooey, fresh-baked cookies at all times. Learn how to freeze cookie dough in this step-by-step guide! I’m pretty sure at this point that we’ve all bought (and secretly loved) the ready-made, pre-packaged cookie dough that comes in pre-portioned sheets. If you’re like …