Baked chicken breast is a family favorite here, and it’s really easy to make on a pan in the oven. There are plenty of ways you can flavor it and use the same basic recipe with a few different changes to keep the dish exciting. No matter how you change up the dish, there are …
You have to be careful when baking salmon that you don’t overcook it or dry it out. Because fish filets like salmon tend to be very thin, it’s easy to cook them too much. Fish cooks quickly, so you don’t need the long cook times of a denser meat like chicken. In this article, I …
Okra is one of those foods that many Southerners will have nearly every day, sometimes cooking it differently but often just having it fried. If you’re looking to learn how to cook okra, I’ll cover a few different methods. Maybe you’re concerned about how gummy or slimy it turns out, because you tried it before …
If you’re looking for an alternative to white flour, almond flour makes a good substitute. This baking flour is gluten free and can be used to make many of the same baked goods you would make with regular flour. What Is Almond Flour? Almond flour comes from blanched almonds that have been ground up. First, …
You might think that you would do better to buy fresh shrimp rather than frozen, but that’s not usually the case. Shrimp are a very fragile meat in that they need to be kept carefully frozen or used soon after they are caught. Otherwise, they can go bad and cause food poisoning. It doesn’t take …
Even if you’re not a fan of asparagus, once it’s been cooked in the oven, it comes out so tender and nicely roasted that I think just about anybody can appreciate it. When you bake asparagus, it creates a different texture for this vegetable than what you would get from steaming. It’s tender and crispy, …
Pumpkin muffins are the kind of treat I bake up just to let everybody know that it’s fall. If you’re looking for a quick and simple holiday dessert, these are much easier to make than pumpkin pie or sweet potato casserole. There is a pumpkin muffins recipe I want to share with you makes them …
Have you ever tried to bake potatoes and had them come out overly burnt or dry? Baked potatoes are a staple of many great meals, and for experienced cooks, they are simple dish. If you’ve never made them before, then, like any new dish, they can be intimidating. I want to share with you how …
Bacon is a versatile food that you can wrap around other fruit, chop up into tiny bits and use as a garnish, and even take the fat from to flavor food. Bacon can be fried up, grilled, and cooked a variety of ways, but can you bake bacon? Bacon typically comes in thin strips that …
If you’re someone who loves pork chops like me, you’re probably irritated whenever they come out dry and tough. There are a couple of factors that you want to take note of when preparing pork chops in the oven in order to make sure your chops come out tender and juicy. The method I’m going …
The events of 2020 sparked a renewed passion for baking at home. With nowhere to go and not much to do, many people who hadn’t baked before decided to put on their chef’s hat and acquire some new skills. However, choosing the right kind of flour can be overwhelming. Here’s what you need to know …
Butterscotch sauce is my go-to topping for ice cream and white cakes. I prefer it to more traditional toppings because of the rich flavour and beautiful colour. It reminds me of honey, but it is not really as healthy for you. That’s probably why I love it so much. You can buy butterscotch sauce in …
Fig Newtons are a delightful treat that is great for an anytime snack. The rich, fruity flavour of figs cushioned in a soft, doughy outer crust makes them a delightful combination of cake and cookie. They are the kind of snack that you don’t feel too guilty about eating as well, as they are packed …
Pumpkin pie crust usually comes in one of two varieties. You will find pumpkin pie neatly seated in a soft, flaky pastry pie crust or in a crispy, crunchy graham cracker pie crust. You get two very different experiences, and neither one is bad. I like to mix it up and switch between the two …
Cornbread muffins are one of those unsung heroes of Southern food. They aren’t as sweet and unhealthy as regular muffins, fitting somewhere between bread and cake on the sweetness scale. They have a slightly crumbly texture to them as well, which makes them perfect with some melted butter. Maybe you’re already a fan of cornbread …
One of the most decadent desserts you can make is black forest cake. It’s moist, chocolatey, and delightfully sweet and rich. Black forest makes a perfect cupcake, and it’s not very difficult to make. If you can make black forest cupcakes from scratch, that will really impress guests and family members that get to taste …
A lot of us use the terms baking and roasting interchangeably, and you might think they mean the same thing, but there are subtle differences between the two terms you should know. If you come across either of these terms in a recipe, you need to know the difference between roasting and baking. If you …
Sometimes, all we need is a traditional, favourite recipe, mixed up a bit to make something new. That’s why many people always ask about how to make funnel cake with pancake batter. Well, dear food lovers, prepare your hearts to be filled with something great, and let’s cook together a nice funnel cake batter with …
Cake is one of those things you really can serve year-round. You can customise it for certain seasons, sure. But cake is really an all-purpose dessert that isn’t just great for birthdays or holiday parties. It’s great just because! Some people find the thought of baking homemade cakes from scratch daunting, but it’s really a …
This strawberry cheesecake poke cake recipe is fresh and bright with a subtle richness and depth of flavour that is just unbeatable. The cheesecake flavour comes from cheesecake pudding, which is lightened up with Cool Whip, and there are fresh strawberries that make the whole thing taste like summer.
Why does brown sugar bulk up into a rock-like state, while white sugar stays granulated? You might’ve wondered a little about that as you held a brick hard bag of brown sugar in your hands. The science behind this is simple. Brown sugar is basically white sugar with added molasses. And if it’s not properly …
No doubt, home-baked muffins are delicious? If you don’t believe this yet, bake yours at home and buy one from a local restaurant. The tastes are worlds apart. To bake successfully and achieve the aromatic taste, you need a dedicated muffin pan. Our list is packed with affordable, good quality, and lasting muffin pans. Buying …
Lemon curd, lemon cheese, or lemon butter…you call it as you may. This tasty and creamy curd is spread on scones, muffins, and bread to give them a heavenly flavour you won’t get from any other product. It is used as a filling for cakes and cookies too. Even though it looks as if it …
It’s no secret that I’m a little bit obsessed with baking cake. If I ever have a spare couple of hours I’m in the kitchen baking up some tasty treats to send with the kids to school. Over the years I’ve stumbled on some incredible recipes. With any baking journey, you’d find that there will …