Desserts

Making your Thanksgiving pies ahead of time can be a lifesaver, but there's a right and wrong way to do it.

The more you know!

Follow our step-by-step guide to cut apples for snacking and baking.

It's way better than lemon water!

The more hectic life gets with work, friends, and family, the more grateful I am that freezers were invented. A well-stocked freezer full of fruits, vegetables, and homemade meals has enabled me to eat better and not spend money on takeout. The downside of a lot of frozen foods, however, is that they usually need to be thawed in order to cook or reheat well. But did you know there are still plenty of foods out there that you can cook straight from the freezer, no thawing necessary?

“It delivers big on flavor and comfort.”

If you’d really like to make a holiday bundt cake but don’t own a tube pan, there’s no need to rush out and buy one. This simple hack using a cake pan and a ramekin works just as well!This is yet another great tip we picked up from Michael Ruhlman’s book Ratio. Sometimes tube pans are needed to ensure even baking, especially with delicate batters that might have a tendency to sink in the middle. But these tins are also big and take up precious cupboard space.

The results were mixed.

You can make vibrant buttercream without tons of food dye — just use this one simple tool.

Mess-free is the way to be!

No more puddles at the bottom of the cake!

This is a total game-changer when it comes to the perfect pie crust.

Just in case you need a reminder!

Don’t have a cake scraper? Use this unexpected kitchen item to help get those sides super smooth.

The secret to perfectly even graham cracker crusts? Check your kitchen cabinets.

The result? Rich and chocolatey brownies made just for you.

It’s more than just chocolate! Learn more about the classic dessert’s rich history.

If you have trouble getting the edges nice and sharp, try this hack to get the job done.

No more smushed cake and smeared frosting!

If there’s one dessert I cannot resist, it’s a rich and fudgy chocolate brownie recipe. It’s hard not to love these timeless sweets. And while easy to make, there are a few tips that will ensure a stand-out batch every time. So before you get ready to bake your next batch, be sure you’re not making any of these common mistakes. Brownies fall into two delicious camps: fudgy and cakey.

This is a game-changing tip!

How well do you know your cookies?

Food coloring comes out in full force around the holidays when it’s time to make colorful icings, candies, and other sweet confections. While liquid food coloring used to be the only option available for tinting foods, there are now many other choices, from gels to pastes to even powdered food coloring. Here’s a guide to the different types, how they can be used, and the pros and cons of each one! What it’s made out of: Synthetic colorings with a water base.

Its not all sweet!

Just like the professionals!

Here's what you need to know as we head into cookie season.

Avoid these mistakes and you'll have holiday cookies to reach for all season long.

This rustic dessert is easy and delicious.

Because messy almost always means delicious!

This is the one baking rule you should break!

Choose a mix of sweet and tart apples from this list for the ultimate apple pie.

Simple and effective!

Easy and effective? Count me in!

Because sweet treats are too good to waste.

Is there really a difference between ice cream and gelato? Or is gelato just a fancier name for regular ol' ice cream?

Whether you made it (or bought it) ahead or have leftovers, here's how to safely store pecan pie.

Its origins may be debatable, but the appeal of this sweet and creamy pie is never in question. Here’s what you need to know.

Plus you'll be able to serve more cake and cut down on waste!

No special tools required!

I love this for me!

There are a whole lot of decisions to make in a diner. Do you want scrambled or fried eggs? Hash browns or home fries? White or wheat toast? When it comes to which sweet drink to enjoy, it’s a question of whether you want a malted shake or a milkshake. The difference between malted shake and milkshake is the use of malted milk powder. Read more to know difference between the two.

Try this simple trick for quick and easy tarts.

Never ruin your creation again.

No fancy tools required!

Parchment paper is truly a magical tool!

The best part is you already have everything you need!

Here's everything you've ever wanted to know, including how they get their names.

These are the two best ways to do it!

Here's how long it lasts, plus how to prolong its life.

My mind is seriously blown.

Further proof that it's our differences that make us beautiful.

Pretzel pie crust? Yes, please!

Love this for us!

Filing this under things I wish I knew sooner.

So THAT’S why we’re supposed to use room-temperature butter in our cakes!

Q: I’m an exchange student living in Shanghai for the semester. My kitchen is pretty limited. I have two burners and a fridge/freezer, a frying pan and a cheap pot. And since I only have two months left, I’m not exactly interested in buying any more kitchen appliances or pans.The pasta, stir-frys and egg dishes I’ve been making have kept me pretty content with savory food, but I’m at a loss for dessert.

There’s no law that says custards must always be served in ramekins! We love the rustic and whimsical look of re-using glass canning jars for custards – or what about chicken pot pie, mac n’ cheese, and other individual casserole servings?…Like ceramic ramekins, glass jars can withstand the low oven heat needed to cook custards and brown the crust on a pot pie.

You just need three ingredients, and you probably already have them on hand.

It's a simple trick, but it's a "game-changer."

Not only is it easy to make at home, but it's also easy to substitute.