We’ve collected 12 of our all-time favorite, well-loved cakes to make for every month of the year. Think of this list as your baking bucket list to get you started. Celebrate the holidays with new cake traditions and make the sweetest memories with your family while baking. Credit:Victor Protasio; Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall; Prop Stylist: Mary Clayton Carl Jones No matter the resolutions you leave undone, there’s always, always, always cake....
Get that oven preheating. Each year we create a list of some of our favoritecake recipes, one for each month. This year the list includes everything from ano-bakestrawberry stunner to a rolled pumpkin cake. Credit:Caitlin Bensel, Food Stylist: Torie Cox The dark brown sugar is what gives this cake its characteristically deep, molasses flavor. The sponge is baked in one large sheet and then punched out into perfect little circles....
This strawberry cobbler comes together with just 10 minutes of prep. This easy strawberry cobbler captures the fleeting taste of summer. Learn how to make strawberry cobbler. Credit:Jen Causey; Food Stylist: Ana Kelly; Prop Stylist: Christina Daley Top it with a dollop of whipped cream or scoop of vanilla for that timeless strawberries-and-cream combo everyone loves. Just trim away any bruised or overly-ripe spots, and no one will be the wiser....
Pretty petals for a sweet treat. Set the dessert table abloom with a showstopping batch of Camellia Cupcakes. Poised atop homemade red velvet cupcakes are delicate camellia blossoms piped with traditional cream cheese frosting. Credit:Emily Mingledorff When piped, the two colors swirl together, giving a beautifully variegated look. Camellias are one of the most beloved plants found in the South. blockscream cheese, softened 1cupbutter, softened 1/3cupwhole milk 1tsp.vanilla extract 3(16-oz.)...
“Baking soda spreads, baking powder puffs,” is the rule I learned in Home Ec class. But is it true? Can you substitute baking powder for baking soda? Credit: Eskay Lim/EyeEm/Getty Images What’s The Difference Between Baking Soda And Baking Powder? What Is Baking Soda? Baking soda, or sodium bicarbonate, is an alkaline quick-acting leavening agent used in baking. Credit: Grace Canaan Recipes with too much baking soda can also over-brown....
Heres what to do if you run out of powdered sugar. It’s easy to take powdered sugar for granted…until you don’t have it. The quietly dependable ingredient can add just the right touch of airy sweetness to your baked goods and frostings. Credit: Getty Images When it isn’t there, it really puts a damper on your baking plans. If this has ever happened to you, you probably eyeballed your pantry in search of anyeasy substitution....
Wasted ice cream is a terrible thing. Here’s how long ice cream really lasts. We’ve all been there. Credit: Photograher: Greg DuPree Prop Stylist: Mary Clayton Carl Food Stylist: Margaret Dickey Amidnight cravingcomes calling and the only thing that will do is a bowl of delicious ice cream. Don’t throw that ice cream away just yet! Sally Mengelis co-owner ofLoblolly Creameryin Little Rock, Arkansas. How Long Does Ice Cream Last? So in general, commercial ice cream will last longer than handmade ice cream....
What to know if you see a knife, fork, or spoon shape in your persimmon seed. They looked at signs in nature and they figured out what was being predicted. And no one is more concerned about weather than when the winter months start to creep in. Credit:Getty Images Will there be a lot of snow? Will I need to wear extra insulation? Don’t worry, there is a prediction for that:persimmonseeds....
Plus, Grumpys gripe of the week. Question Of The Week “I just moved from Colorado to the South Carolina Lowcountry. So, Spanish moss is foreign to me. Whenever I see it hanging from live oaks, it looks like the branches died. What would you recommend to decrease the amount of it in my trees?” Jessie Grumpy’s Response:A majestic live oak draped with Spanish moss is a Southern icon....
Let’s cut to the cheese and put to rest what might be a food myth. Cheese is undoubtedly one of the most versatile items you keep in the refrigerator. It’s delicious on its own and is easily the star ingredient in dishes likemac and cheeseor broccoli-cheddar soup. Credit:Getty Images/Cal Crary As wonderful as it is, cheese does have a problema tendency to mold. The answer is, it depends. Cortney LaCorteis the founder and owner of Cheese Gal, an artisanal cheese and charcuterie board business in Nashville....
So is it possible to boil frozen chicken straight from the freezer? The short answer is yes. The longer answer is that only frozen chicken legs and thighs should be boiled from frozen. Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox “There is something uniquely special about a boiled ‘simmered’ chicken in water. Perhaps it is the historic and nutritive value of a restorative broth.” “This is why I typically never boil meats, poultry, or seafood,” Tiess explains....
Here’s how to save money and pack a picnic at the mouse house. Getty Images Planning aWalt Disney Worldvacation this year? Even a bottle of water. Credit:Getty Images Its all more expensive now. But you cansave money at Disney Worldby bringing your own food and drink. Well, some of it. Credit:Getty Images It was a bold choice to be sure. Wed love to tailgate at Disney World, but that is absolutely not allowed....
Everything you better know about roasting a turkey that’s still frozen. (No, really, it is!) What To Consider When it comes to cooking a frozen turkey, safety is key. Credit:Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey, Prop Stylist: Hannah Greenwood Cooking a frozen turkey improperly can lead to uneven cooking, and the possibility of bacterial growth. To avoid this, it’s best tothaw your bird properly. Frozen Turkeys The USDA advises thatfrozen turkeys will take at least 50% longer to cook....
