Don’t Forget to Season Your Cake Mix
I love messing around with boxed mixes. A scoop of whipped cream adds rich moisture and height to a cake mix, and brownies are instantly improved by swapping out water…
Turn a Single Peach Into an Air Fried Cobbler for One
Local peaches are at their peak here in the PNW (Peachific Northwest), and I have been consuming two or three a day (sometimes in sandwich form). These peaches don’t need…
Combine Sour and Whipped Cream for This Incredible Whipped Topping
Photo: Claire Lower I’ve never met a whipped topping I didn’t like. I enjoy the entire genre, from Cool Whip to umeboshi-infused whipped cream. But now, a new (to me)…
Build an Ice Cream Cake Right in a Sara Lee Tin
Ice cream cake is something I usually outsource—mainly because I hate baking, but also because Carvel makes a fine product. I do, however, love customization, almost as much as I…
The Difference Between Soft, Medium, and Stiff Peaks (and When to Use Each One)
Following recipes can be complicated, especially if you’re new to reading food lingo. With odd jargon like “folding into the batter” or “whipping to stiff peaks,” it’s no wonder a…
The Japanese Fruit Sando Is a Summer Essential
Fruit seasons are short. Strawberries are out for a few weeks, then cherries fill the shelves, followed closely by ripe nectarines and peaches. Forty-five seconds later, they’re all gone and…
These Birthday Cake Waffles Are Almost Too Easy
I’ve waffled many things, but few batters, which is odd given the intended purpose of the waffle maker. I can count the number of times I’ve made actual waffles in…
Use Crushed Cookies on Your Next Crumb Cake
The love of crumb cake runs deep in my family. You might know it as coffee cake, streusel, or—as my dad calls it—crumb buns, but no matter the name, I…
Make a Perverted Trifle With Pop-Tarts
A trifle is the hot-mess-best-friend of desserts. It would be all over the place if it wasn’t for the giant bowl holding it together, but the good qualities outweigh the…
Make a Killer Crumb Cake With Boxed Muffin Mix
Boxed muffin mixes are convenient for baking up a dozen hand-held quick breads, but that’s not all they can do. The pre-packaged mixture contains flour, sugar, flavorings, and a leavening…