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Tips
How to Toast Coconut
No matter how you go about it, toasting coconut immediately pumps up the flavor of whatever dish you add it to.
How to Make Candy Cane Sugar
Do your favorite party foods tend to be sweet instead of savory? Here's a way to give your sweets a little holiday flair.
Blind Baking Without Pie Weights
Pie weights work fine for weighing down the bottom of a pie crust — here's a way to keep the sides from sagging, too.
How to Crimp Pie Dough
No matter how simple a pie recipe is, make the finished product look elegant with one quick decorating tip.
Recycle Bakery Containers to Transport Homemade Baked Goods
Don't let all your hard work baking those treats go to waste — store and transport them safely with this quick tip.
How to Chop Warm Toasted Nuts
Toasted nuts add great flavor to cookies and other baked goods. Know when best to chop them, so they don't get unwieldy.
How To Fill A Pastry Bag
Filling a pastry bag can sometimes be awkward when trying to cuff the bag over your hand. Here's an easy, mess-free tip to fill a piping/pastry bag. Save time on frosting prep and simplify your cupcake decorating process with this helpful tip for filling pastry bags.
4 Tips for Perfect Shortcakes
For the best results, keep these four straightforward points in mind when mixing and cutting shortcake dough.
No Cake Tester? Use a Dry Spaghetti Noodle!
It's important to test soufflés or other baked goods for doneness. Here's a tip you'll want to keep in mind!
Easy, Easier, Easiest Cookie Decorating Tips
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How-To's
How To Assemble a Layer Cake with Frosting
Follow these simple steps for a cake that’s both impressive and stable.
All About Cream & How to Whip It
From half-and-half to heavy cream, this smooth and rich cooking and baking cornerstone is explained. Now you can case the dairy aisle with confidence. Plus, if you ever wondered about the difference between soft peaks, medium peaks, and stiff peaks, we'll teach you.
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Recipes
"Milk" Fondue
The holidays are a time to take comfort in familiar traditions, and though it may not be a tradition yet, this fondue and dipper is certainly a familiar pair.
Mocha Fondue
Leaving this fondue version of coffee & donuts for St. Nick guarantees you a stocking filled with more than a lump of coal. For chocolate fondue, omit the coffee liqueur, and give milk or dark chocolate a try, but don’t skip the doughnut hole dippers.
Pumpkin-Spice Doughnuts
Sugar, and spice, and everything nice has never tasted so good. Celebrate fall, winter, or any time with these to-die-for doughnuts, reminiscent of New England orchards. And with two toppings to choose from — apple cider glaze or cinnamon-sugar — you'll probably want to make two batches.
Red Velvet Blossoms
It’s surprising no one thought of this cookie before, especially given America’s love affair with red velvet cake. Festive and whimsical, they look like they belong in Whoville. In fact, these bites will help even the biggest grinch discover baking joy
All-Purpose Muffins
Do you know the muffin man? One bite of these muffins may send you off on a quest to find him—making the muffi n man almost as sought after this holiday season as jolly old St. Nick. Chock full of fruits, nuts, or spices, these treats are designed to please all your breakfast guests—and they go together in a flash. Start with our baseline recipe, but feel free to substitute your own favorite flavors of the season.
Chocolate Cherry Brownies
Fudgy, chocolate brownies just got better with the addition of port-soaked cherries. And the best part — they’re bite-sized, which means not only are they cute, but you can enjoy a sweet little treat without going overboard (unless you want to!).
Melon Crostini with Prosciutto & Arugula
Appetizers and desserts aren’t usually options for the calorie conscious—the potential for overindulging is too high. But these two fruit-focused courses allow you to treat yourself
Cherry Frozen Yogurt Sundaes with Root Beer Syrup
Sundaes are a summer tradition that shouldn’t end because you’re being more calorie-conscious. Being able to enjoy this creamy, decadent, old-fashioned treat for only 205 calories is the cherry on top of this sundae!
Pie Chips & Fruit Salsa
Putting a sweet twist on pita—pie chips paired with fruit salsa is a healthier alternative to your typical sugary dessert with the same great taste.
Chocolate Pots de Crème
When you're looking for a decadent dessert with an elegant nod, turn to the rich and creamy custard-based dessert, Chocolate Pots de Crème.
Red Wine Poached Pears with Vanilla Cream and Toasted Walnuts
Bartlett and Anjou pears hold up better than most varieties to extended cooking time, but you could also try Bosc.
Chocolate-Peppermint Pie
This crowd-pleaser is inspired by one of the biggest holiday icons around — candy canes. Peppermint-flavored mousse pairs perfectly with two layers of chocolate for an oh-so festive Christmas pie.