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.…
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…
Turn Leftover Biscuits Into Crispy Crackers
Fresh, flaky biscuits are an unparalleled delight–crisp, golden exterior protecting a fluffy, soft, butter-laced interior. It’s the carb lover’s carb. Sadly, the beauty doesn’t last forever. The leftover, day-old, stale…
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…
Leftover Potato Salad Wants to Be Roasted
Photo: Marian Weyo (Shutterstock) It’s the day after a company picnic or summer barbecue and somehow, you’ve ended up with a bucket of leftover potato salad. You can pack it…
Grease Your Waffle Maker With Bacon Fat
Photo: pittaya (Shutterstock) I get ideas for cooking tips and food hacks from odd places–video games, street trash, being too lazy to do things the “right” way, you get me–but…
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…
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…
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…