Evil Week: Pass Off Cheap Baked Goods As the Expensive Stuff
Welcome to Evil Week, our annual dive into all the slightly sketchy hacks we’d usually refrain from recommending. Want to weasel your way into free drinks, play elaborate mind games,…
This Dump Cake Is Lazy as Hell, and I Love It
Making a cake is never easy. With all the bowls, whisks, and measuring cups involved, it can feel a lot more like a chemistry experiment than a celebratory snack. “One…
Make a Big Batch of Fluffy Soufflé Pancakes in Your Oven
Japanese soufflé pancakes are fluffy, impressively tall, entirely Instagram-able, and they taste great to boot. You don’t have to go to a restaurant to have your own towering breakfast cake.…
The Eight Basic Baking Tools You Need (Even If You Don’t Bake That Much)
Whether you have no interest in baking, or can’t wait to get your oven mitts dirty, you’re going to need some solid baking gear. There’s a huge range of fancy…
This Is the Fastest, Easiest Way to Make Whipped Cream
Homemade whipped cream is one of my favorite dessert toppings, but it takes time to make, even in a stand mixer. Of course, it takes even longer if you do…
Turn a Box of Cake Mix and Can of Soda Into a Plush Vegan Cake
No matter what dietary restrictions you may have, or ingredients you avoid, you deserve a slice of cake. But vegan baking often requires stabilizers and other ingredients that most people…
These Simple Alfajores Sandwich Cookies Satisfy Every Sweet Tooth
There was a time when I was obsessed with dulce de leche-filled pastries. The single reason that mania ended is because I moved away from the bakery named after the…
This Vegan Whipped Cream Recipe Will Make You Forget About Dairy
Being lactose- and dairy-sensitive is not a walk in the park–either avoid dairy, or understand it comes with a hefty caveat. My partner is an Italian-American who hesitates to eat…
Your Mornings Deserve This ‘Magic Shell’ Yogurt Cup
Yogurt is known for being low key, with little muss and even less fuss. You open the container, then eat it right out of that same container. If your container…
Bake Your Overripe Peaches Into This Crisp
Peaches are my favorite fruit. When they’re perfectly ripe, nothing can compare to their soft, juicy texture, and irresistible balance of sweet and tart. So you understand why it’s so…