8 Food Safety Mistakes You Didn’t Know You Were Making

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When it comes to cooking and baking, food safety isn’t the most glamorous topic, but it’s one of the most important. Check out this list of eight common food safety mistakes you might be making in your kitchen without even realizing it and how to fix them.

Summer Cheesecakes

Six slices of Summer Cheesecakes on a cake stand. One slice is on a plate next to the cake stand.

Nothing says summer quite like a dessert that’s as pretty as it is delicious. These Summer Cheesecakes combine a rich & creamy filling, a sweet strawberry cake roll crust, and a crisp chocolate shell for the ultimate warm-weather treat. They’re the perfect addition to any sunny day celebration.

4 Easy Ideas for Infused Water

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By adding fruits, herbs, or spices to your water, you’re not just making it prettier; you’re giving your body the nutrients it needs to hydrate better. Infused water is a gentle, daily wellness ritual that’s easy to stick with and is guaranteed to elevate your hydration game.

What is Tupelo Honey?

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Discover what makes Tupelo honey so special, and why it is the perfect topping for your favorite breakfast staples and delicious desserts.

Pineapple Upside-Down Cake

Pineapple Upside-Down Cake

Made with a soft, fluffy, and simple homemade cake batter, a layer of Lemon Crème cake, and a beautiful topping of caramelized pineapple and maraschino cherries, this Pineapple Upside-Down Cake is the perfect blend of nostalgia and contemporary.

What to Do with Expired Spices

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While old spices won’t make you sick, they do lose their flavor and potency over time which can make your recipes fall flat. But don’t be too quick to throw them away. There are still some surprisingly useful (and fun) ways to put those expired spices to work.

Lemon Pistachio Cake

Lemon Pistachio Cake on marble cake stand. In the background are lemon slices, a bowl of pistachios, a yellow napkin, and a plate with two forks.

This Lemon Pistachio Cake is a vibrant, multi-layered dessert that pairs zesty lemon cake with rich pistachio cream, and a tangy lemon curd. Finished with a silky pistachio lemon cream cheese buttercream, it’s a bright, elegant treat that is as flavorful as it is beautiful.

Tiramisu Brownies

Six Tiramisu Brownies on a baking pan dusted with cocoa powder.

Layers of Chocolate Crème Cake Roll are dipped in coffee and layered on a base of brownies then topped with a fluffy mascarpone cream and a dusting of cocoa powder. These brownies are indulgent, impressive, and deceptively easy to make!

The Right Way to Use Your Measuring Cups

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It’s the little things, like properly measuring flour or getting your milk just right, that can take your baking from meh to magnificent! Once you know how to use your tools the right way, everything just gets a little easier…and a whole lot tastier.

Spring Buttercream Board

Spring Buttercream Board - slices of Lemon Crème and Strawberry Cheesecake Cake Roll slices, sections of layered buttercream flavors, cookies, fruit, and pretzels.

This charcuterie board features three luscious buttercreams – classic vanilla, zesty lemon-orange, and fresh strawberry – beautifully spread out to be enjoyed alongside cake slices, cookies, fresh fruit, and more. It’s the perfect way to indulge in your favorite seasonal treats.

Homemade Pistachio Cream Recipe

Ingredients
  • 1 1/4 c. raw, unsalted pistachios, shelled
  • 3 tbsp. unsalted butter
  • 3/4 c. whole milk or cream, divided
  • 4 oz. high-quality white chocolate, chopped
  • 2 tbsp. powdered sugar
  • 1/4 tsp. kosher salt
Instructions
  1. Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add pistachios and boil for 3 minutes. Drain and transfer to a clean kitchen towel.
  2. Rub pistachios in the towel to remove the skins. Discard the skins and let the pistachios dry completely.
  3. Melt butter with 1/4 c. milk until hot. Add white chocolate and stir until fully melted.
  4. Add pistachios to a blender with powdered sugar and salt. Pour in the melted chocolate mixture.
  5. Blend until a paste forms. Slowly add remaining milk, a few tablespoons at a time, until smooth and creamy.
  6. Blend on high for 30-60 seconds, scraping sides as needed.
  7. Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.

Homemade Whipped Topping Recipe

Ingredients
  • 1 c. heavy whipping cream
  • 3 tbsp. sugar
  • 1 tsp. vanilla extract
Instructions
  1. Whip heavy cream, sugar, and vanilla with a hand mixer or stand mixer on medium speed until soft peaks form, about 3-4 minutes.