Blogs

Sort By:

Nuttin' Better than Peanut Butter

In celebration of National Peanut Butter Day, a blog that's all about the creamy, nutty stuff we love.
A Christmas Cookie to Cover All Your Cravings

Salted caramel, pretzels, brown butter. Seriously, what more could you ask for in a cookie?
How to Keep Layer Cakes Straight

If you have trouble splitting your cake layers into straight, level slices, use this tip to help create a tall, straight cake, even with crooked cuts.

How to Soften Butter in 1 Minute Flat

Ever go to bake a batch of cookies only to discover your butter is rock-hard? This quick tip will get you on your way with softened butter in just one minute.
Make It Mini: Black-Bottomed Nutella Swirl Mini Cheesecakes

Cheesecakes are always popular on dessert party spreads, but they’re difficult to eat when you’re juggling a cocktail and a plate. Abby Dodge's Black-Bottomed Nutella Swirl Mini Cheesecakes are the perfect solution. In this video, she'll show you how to make them.
Cut-Out Cookies That Keep Their Shape

It just isn’t Christmas without cut-out cookies. But it can be tricky to move your cookies from the cutting board to the baking sheet without leaving behind (gasp!) a gingerbread limb. Nicki Sizemore demonstrates a reader's tip for getting cutouts that keep their shape.
The Most Beautiful Cake in the World

It may not be covered in flowers and fondant, but this cake is rustic, beautiful and unlike most other baked treats.
Make It Mini: Toasted Coconut Snowball Cupcakes

Abby Dodge's Toasted Coconut Snowball Cupcakes have all the flavor of a towering coconut cake, their classic inspiration, thanks to a secret ingredient. Watch her demonstrate the recipe to find out what it is.
Make it Mini: Mini Red Velvet Whoopie Pies with Marshmallow Filling

To make the hugely popular Red Velvet Cake more manageable, Abigail Johnson Dodge, author of Mini Treats & Hand-Held Sweets, created a recipe for Mini Red Velvet Whoopie Pies. In this video, Abby shows you how to make them.
Spiced Pumpkin Pie with an Oatmeal Walnut Crust

Try this twist on an old classic for your Thanksgiving dessert display.
Make It Mini: Pumpkin Tarts with Pecan Streusel

In this video, Abigail Johnson Dodge, author of Mini Treats & Hand-Held Sweets, demonstrates how to make her Mini Pumpkin-Maple Tarts with Pecan Streusel.
Witchy Fingers to Scare Even the Bravest Trick-or-Treaters

These knobby-knuckled witch finger cookies are as spooky as they are delicious.
Win Abby Dodge's Must-Have Baking Tools

Win the baking gear—worth more than $1000—contributing editor Abby Dodge can't live without.
Behind the Kitchen Door: Abby Dodge's Baker's Kitchen

Contributing editor Abby Dodge gives a guided tour of her versatile kitchen—which is is part office, part pastry workshop, and entirely charming.
How Eggs Provide Lift

Adding an egg to a cake mixture will tend to cause the cake to rise more. What is it about eggs that provide lift, even without making a foam?
Forgetting Store-Bought Toaster Pastries

Back-to-school season means busy schedules and, often times, buying packaged store-bought snacks to have on the go. If you're in the mood to bake or have a few extra minutes on your hands, these hand pies will have kids and adults alike forgetting all about those silver-wrapped toaster pastries.
The Seasonal Baker

With his new book, chef John Barricelli, owner of the beloved SoNo Baking Company in Norwalk, Connecticut, serves up sweet and savory recipes that he makes at home.
How to Unmold a Tart

Learn how to unmold a tart baked in a fluted pan.
How to Line a Tart Pan

Learn how to make high, double-thick sides for a filled tart.
Confectioners' Sugar Spoon

It was love at first sift with this confectioners' sugar spoon. Here in the Fine Cooking test kitchen, we look for excuses to use it.

Make it Tonight

Open-Face Brie, Apple, and Arugula Sandwiches

Cookbooks, DVDs & More

Check out all cooking Books & DVDs