Baking Tips - Tasting Table

If You Have Almond Flour, Maple Syrup, And Chocolate Chips, You Have Easy Cookies Without Eggs Or Butter

Craving some chocolate chip cookies but you're all out of eggs and butter? No worries. If you have almond flour, maple syrup, and chocolate chips, you're set.

Tiramisu Is Unbelievably Light And Airy When You Swap Ladyfingers With This Grocery Store Bakery Item

This bakery item guarantees a better balance between the cream and the cookie layers, giving tiramisu a structure that looks more like a cake.

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Turn A Box Of Devil's Food Cake Mix Into An Easy And Decadent Depression-Era Dessert

There's a reason this old-fashioned chocolate dessert has stuck around. Its humble origins, simple preparation, and rich flavor make it worth rediscovering.

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12 Fall Baking Ingredients That Aren't Pumpkin Spice

There are many ingredients you can bake with to give your food fall vibes. No pumpkin spice required. From fruits to root veggies, here are our suggestions.

Pecan Pie Oozes With Bold Flavor When You Sprinkle This Toasted Ingredient Into The Filling

Adding this ingredient to pecan pie imparts a subtle flavor difference along with a fun textural element to a standard pecan pie.

A Brick Of Cream Cheese, Eggnog, And Cool Whip Start An Easy, No-Bake, Crowd-Pleasing Treat

As the holidays approach, it's helpful to have a few easy dessert ideas ready, and these no-bake cheesecakes use one festive ingredient.

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If You Have Cornmeal, Creamed Corn, Bacon, And Cheese, You Have The Start Of A Savory Cornbread Casserole

For a warm, comforting meal, one Tasting Table casserole recipe is as delicious to eat as it is simple to make. Here's how it comes together.

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If You Have Flour, Powdered Sugar, And Ghee, You Can Make Melt-In-Your-Mouth Shortbread Cookies

You don't need a full pantry to make tasty, three-ingredient shortbread cookies. Here's how to make them, and other creative renditions to try.

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Boxed Chocolate Cake Gets 10X More Flavorful And Moist With A Squeeze Of This Beloved Hershey's Staple

There's an easy way to add moisture and a huge punch of chocolate flavor to any box cake, and all you need is a bottle of this Hershey's product.

classic cheesecake with graham cracker crust

The Salty Alternative To Graham Crackers That's Just As Good For Cheesecake Crusts

A classic graham cracker crust is perfect for cheesecake, but that's not the only one you should be trying. Try using this unconventional cracker instead.

Make Pecan Pie For A Thanksgiving Crowd With Less Prep And More Time To Eat

If you're worried about how much time it'll take to bring a pecan pie to the Thanksgiving dinner table, fear not, because we have the perfect solution.

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10 Fancy Baking Techniques That Are Easier Than You Might Think

A little know-how can make even the most impressive techniques manageable for home bakers, from laminating dough and tempering chocolate to making choux pastry.

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One Easy Fruit Addition Adds Flavorful Depth To Apple Crumble

This unique fruit adds a depth of sweet, earthy flavor to your crumble, pairing perfectly with the apples and other warming spices.

Bonne Maman's 5 Pie Filling Flavors, Ranked

Bonne Maman has a reputation for quality jams, and now, pie fillings. We tried each flavor of the line-up so you don't have to, even though you should.

pecan balls coated in powdered sugar in a wood bowl

Skip The Standard Pie And Make Easy 4-Ingredient Pecan Balls In Under An Hour

If you're daunted by a homemade pecan pie recipe, you can skip it altogether and make pecan balls in under an hour.

Chocolate cream pie topped with raspberries and blueberries, resting on wooden surface, with wedge missing

If You Have Boxed Cake Mix, Eggs, And Butter, You Can Make An Easy Shortcut Pie Crust

If you still think boxed cake mix is a one-trick wonder, we've got news for you. With some eggs and butter, that same mix can act as the base for your next pie.

Loaf and slices of pumpkin bread on cutting board with pumpkins

The Pumpkin Bread Slicing Mistake That Will Destroy Your Loaf

There is one potential pitfall that can ruin all that moist yet airy, sweet, earthy, spicy magic of your pumpkin loaf: impatience.

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Using A Can Of This Soda Delivers A Perfectly Moist Butter Pecan Cake Every Time

The science of baking is one we're interested in, and this clever addition to an already delicious butter pecan cake makes for a bubbly success story.

Start With A Box Of Dots For An Old-Fashioned Holiday Candy That Deserves A Revival

Making your own candy is a fun holiday activitiy for all the family, but you can eat these easy, chewy, gumdrop treats at any time of year.

Use Candy, White Chocolate, And Ritz For A Simple Crowd-Pleasing Holiday Treat

These Ritz cracker and candy chocolate-coated treats are perfect for the festive season, but you can definitely enjoy them all year round, too.

Not Nuts: Give Banana Bread An Unexpected Crunch With This Salty Crushed Ingredient

Ever bake a fresh loaf of banana bread and wish each bite came with a bit more texture and excitement? Well, here's a tip for making the best banana bread ever.

Little Debbie Swiss Rolls on store shelves.

Home Cook Transforms Little Debbie Swiss Rolls, Cool Whip, And Pudding Into An Easy No-Bake Dessert

This chocolatey dessert combines a classic snack cake with a few simple ingredients to create a quick, indulgently rich treat.

Ina Garten's First Step For Fabulous Cheesecake: Buy It From The Store

Making a cheesecake from scratch is a time consuming and laborious task — that is, unless you follow Ina Garten's advice and buy it from the store.

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This 5-Ingredient Candy Puts A Bite-Sized Twist On Pecan Pie

Forget about baking a from-scratch pecan pie and opt for this simple sweet treat. It only needs five ingredients and couldn't be easier to make.

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Take Boxed Brownies Over The Top With This Creamy Spread And Crunchy Cookies

While boxed brownies taste delicious and moist on their own, the addition of this ingredient makes them even more irresistible.

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Take Dessert Inspiration From This Beloved Starbucks Drink

This iconic Starbucks drink already tastes like dessert in a cup, but did you know that you could actually turn its flavors into a cake? Here's how to.

Basket of Red Lobster Cheddar Bay Biscuits

Turn Cheddar Bay Biscuits Into Moist Breakfast Bites Packed With Flavor

Red Lobster's Cheddar Bay Biscuits are a cult favorite for a reason. With a few simple changes, you can enjoy them first thing in the morning.