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Dennis Weaver
MEET AUTHOR Dennis Weaver
Dennis has been in love with food since he was given a cookbook for his eighth birthday. Since then, he has burnt food from Miami, Florida to Point Barrow, Alaska. He is the general manager of The Prepared Pantry in Rigby, Idaho, where he can burn food every day. The Prepared Pantry is a full-line kitchen store and online retailer of food, baking mixes and ingredients, and kitchen tools. He teaches classes on baking and is the author of How to Bake, a book about the art and science of baking and many articles. He is an accomplished recipe designer. He was raised in Clinton, Utah, and has lived in Alaska, Minnesota, and Idaho. He received a bachelor’s degree in finance from the University of Alaska and a Masters in Business Administration with an emphasis in strategy and organizational behavior from the University of Minnesota. He is married to the former Merri Ann Maloney whom he met while she was serving a mission in Alaska. They have five children and four grandchildren. Dennis served a mission in Florida when Florida was all one mission. He currently serves as a counselor in a bishopric in Rigby, Idaho.
Author's Published Articles
Five Recipes to Help You Cook Chinese Food Authentically
From cooking rice the right way to the key things…
FHE Tonight: Fun with Sandwich Cookies and Whoopie Pies
A good customer put a scoop of chocolate whipped cream…
The Test Kitchen Log: Experimenting with Breads
People love fresh homemade bread—even if it’s not perfect. So…
Fun Food in the Family Room: Pigs, Wings, and Popcorn
There are ball games, movies, and board games—reasons to gather…
The Kitchen Log: Cakes and Frostings
We’re baking every day in our test kitchen. Some of…
Favorite Foods for Christmas Breakfast
There’s too much going on to make an early breakfast…
How to Bake Cookies that Santa will Love
There are many different types of cookies. Each category has…
Chocolate Pies for Thanksgiving
Back before we started our little baking business, I was…
Treats with a Huckleberry Twist
Huckleberry is a big deal in Idaho and Montana! The rest…
How to Make Perfect Popcorn…And Yummy Popcorn Treats
You don't have to have a popper to pop popcorn. …
How to Paint with Food Coloring To Give Your Cookies a Holiday Touch
When I was a child, my mother made sugar cookies…
How to Make Potato Chips Better Than From a Bag
When I was still in school, I worked in a potato chip…
Five Things You Can Do With a Sweet Potato (That You Hadn’t Thought Of)
Sweet potatoes are a nice accompaniment to dinner. They don’t…
More Scrumptious Pumpkin Recipes for Your Fall Baking
From pumpkin bread to pumpkin bread pudding, here are some…
Three Ways to Make a Meal Out of Your Leftover Mashed Potatoes
So, what do you do with all your leftover mashed…
How to Make Delicious Chicken Enchiladas Faster Than Take-Out
If you have leftover chicken, you can make this dish…
How to Make Quick, Interesting Meals with Scrambled Eggs
If you’re like me, I bet there are days when…
A Different Way to Make Delightful French Toast
If you love French toast, try making it this way.…
Some of Our Favorite Desserts Made With Zucchini
This week we wanted to share some of our favorite…
Hot Fudge Sundaes in the Summertime
What are summer get-togethers without ice cream? And we’re especially…
Understand These Two Mixing Methods to Be a Better Baker (with Recipes)
The more you learn about baking, the better baker you will…
How to Make Great Summer Desserts Without Turning the Oven On
You can make delightful summer desserts with a simple crepe…
Things You Would Never Think to Make in a Springform Pan
For years I thought the only reason to own a…
Refreshing Limeades and Lemonades For Summer
There is something about citrus that is so refreshing, and…
Celebrate the 4th of July With These Fun Summer Treats!
The 4th of July, or Independence Day, is one of…
Cool Off with Yummy Ice Cream Italian Sodas
June 20th is National Ice Cream Soda Day. What a…
Make These Refreshing Mexican Summer Salads
Temps are already heating up! Time to find something cool…
Seven Delicious Ways to Use Strawberries
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Don’t Make the Same Mistakes in the Kitchen We’ve Made
We bake for a living...and make mistakes! But we do…
The Forgotten, Overlooked Orange—and Why Your Baking Needs More of It
Bakers tend to overlook oranges. They shouldn’t. It’s a wonderful…
Quick! Grab Your Biscuit Mix and Make Strawberry Shortcakes
Everyone has those busy nights when you need a quick…
Three Ways to Make Superb Banana Muffins
We love banana muffins this time of year. They fill…
Five Easy Meals To Put On Your Menu This Week
Quick and easy meals are high on the list of…
How to Make Scones in Three Easy Steps
We love scones/biscuits. You can make scones faster than cookies.…
Variations on a Freezer Jam
There isn’t anything much better than butter melting on warm…
Selecting and Baking Your Holiday Ham
Use this guide to help you select and prepare your…
How to Bake Perfect Brownies Every Time
Aubrey comes in every morning at 6:00 to bake for…
You’ve Never Seen Cinnamon Rolls Like These!
“These are absolutely the best cinnamon rolls ever! I have…
Ask the Baker: Answers to Your Most Pressing Baking Questions
What's the deal with gluten? How do I make my…
Six Decadent Brownies You Can Make with a Mix
We've made dozens of brownie variations from a mix. I…
How to Use Refrigerator Muffins for Easy Make-Ahead Breakfasts
I know. You don't have time to bake in the…
Learn to Make “the Most Scrumptious Concoction on the Planet!”
A good lady in California once wrote us, “Monkey bread…
37 Yummy Things You Can Do with a Twice-Baked Potato
Bake a potato, slice it lengthwise, scoop out the flesh…
Look What You Can Do with Cinnamon Chips!
Add cinnamon chips to breads, muffins, cookies, and pancakes, and…
If You Love Banana Bread, This is For YOU!
I love banana bread; always have. But some banana bread…
Beyond the Basics: Adding Goodies to Your Muffins
I like bran muffins. They're tasty and wholesome, but they…
How to Make Cobblers in the Winter
I’ve always liked cobblers. To me, it’s down-home country food.…
A Catalog of Creative Cupcake Ideas
We love ice cream producers. They’re all about flavors and…
How to Make Caramel Apple Stuffed French Toast and Other Delights
The concept for stuffed French toast is simple: Make a…
How to Make Sugar Cookies that are NOT Vanilla
When I was a kid, we made sugar cookies twice…
How to Make Scrumptious Apple, Corn or Pumpkin Fritters
When our kids were young, Merri Ann would make fritters…
The Easy Way to Make Focaccia Your Family Will Love
You can make focaccia from scratch, with a bread mix,…
Wings, Dogs, and Rolls: Treats for Evening at Home
Family Home Evening, ball games, movies—there are always reasons to…
How to Make Great Homemade Dinner Rolls
Nothing makes a dinner special quite like dinner rolls. You…
Look at All the Biscuits You Can Make!
You can get very creative with your biscuits, sweet or…
Guys! Here’s How to Make Valentine’s Day Unforgettable!
Everything you need to know to make an unforgettable Valentine's…
Five More Weekend Breakfasts to Impress Your Guests
Here are five ways to make an impressive breakfast without…
How to Create Your Own Muffin Recipes
I recently received a new a muffin cookbook. It had…
Four Unforgettable Things You Can Make with Cocoa
If your cocoa has enough cocoa butter in it, you…
Recipes for Our Gluten Free Friends
Merri Ann has celiac so she follows a strict gluten-free…
How to Make Old-Fashioned Chicken Soup with Homemade Egg Noodles
I have fond memories of my Mother’s chicken soup with…
Twelve Things You Can Do with a Brownie Mix
Bon Appetit had a piece about what you could do…
Five Ways to Make Fabulous Carrot Cake or Cupcakes
Start out with a cream cake mix. Add grated carrots,…
Four Fantastic Breakfasts You Can Make This Weekend
We have company coming to town this weekend, for Christmas.…
Wild Rice, Mushroom, and Ham, Chicken or Turkey Soup with Tuscan Bread Salad
This is a great way to use leftovers from Sunday…
Favorite Cookies That Work for the Holidays
Check out these cookie recipes adapted with delicious holiday flavors…
How to Make the Best Sugar Cookies
Every little kid should make cookies at Christmas. It’s a…
How to Make the Best Pancakes: Directions from a Chef
We received a pancake mix created by a restaurant in…
How to Make Pot Pies or Dumplings from Soups
When we lived in Minnesota, I was a young men's…
How to Make Cheesecake Brownies (Plus Tips for Great Brownies)
Everyone loves brownies. Everyone loves cheesecake. Why not marry the…
Ten Proven Sandwiches for You to Try
I love sandwiches made on homemade bread. Often, I cut…
Make Your Own Fully Loaded Apple Pie
The first apple pie of the season would be memorable,…
More Fabulous Whipped Cream Cakes and Their Recipes
We’ve been making whipped cream cakes and serving them in…
How to Make Whipped Cream Cakes and Cupcakes
People love whipped cream frosting. “Best cake I ever had,”…
This Season’s Last Fling with Zucchini
I harvested the last of my zucchini the other day.…
How to Make a Simple Farmer’s Chowder
A Farmer's Chowder is a chowder made with veggies. A…
How to Make Your Brownies Look Like They Came from a Bakery
I watched a video of brownies being cut in a…
How to Bake Almost Anything Perfectly
The ability to tell when our baked goods are baked…
Rustic Little Apple Pies: Quick, Easy, and Impressive
Even a non-pie maker can put these together in minutes.…
How to Make Stuffed and Braided Bread
You can braid nearly any bread—including your favorite recipe. We…
More Ways To Make Delicious Desserts with Fancy Whipped Cream
The whipped cream can make the dessert, change an ordinary…
Another Way to Make Scrumptious Desserts with Your Seasonal Fruits!
In case you're overflowing with seasonal fruits and sick of…
How to Make Clafoutis (And What it Is)
What is a clafoutis? Think pumpkin pie without the pumpkin.…
Scrumptious Highlights From Our Summer Cooking
We’ve chosen six articles from our summer’s writings that were…
My Favorite German Pancake Recipes
My favorite German pancake recipe is anything with fruit in…
Five Ways to Turn Stuffed Pork Chops into Dinner Tonight
Stuffed pork chops are one of those foods that is…
7 Reasons Why You Should Love a Bread Machine
We once said, “Everyone has a bread machine. It’s somewhere…
How to Bake the Perfect Cheesecake
Cheesecakes have stood the test of time. And well they…
New & Improved Pennsylvania Dutch Streusel Cake
We’ve made many versions of streusel cake or streuselkuchen. This…
Tips and Recipes for Summer Tomatoes
If your garden (or your generous neighbor's garden) is overflowing…
The Best Fudge Frosting and Peanut Butter Fudge Frosting
Whipped cream makes scrumptious frosting--better than butter or shortening-based buttercream…
Forget The Frosting! Three Ways to Top a Cake
Need a dessert in a hurry? It’s quick to throw…
The Best Way to do Fresh Strawberry Cupcakes
Fresh fruit always reminds me of summer and these cupcakes…
How to Get Creative with Cobblers
I love cobblers; always have loved cobblers of any flavor…
Three Ways to Cool Off with Ice Cream Cupcakes
It's hot! It's July! Cake and ice cream always sounds…
How to Make Your Sunday Dinner Less Stressful
Sunday dinners should be relatively simple, stress free affairs. But…
Eleven Ways to Make Ordinary Pancakes Extraordinary
Everybody loves pancakes and it is the season for pancake…
13 Tips for Perfect Cookies
Sometimes it’s the little things, attention to detail, that makes…
Pink Lemonade Pies and Other Fourth of July Treats
These are "the best desserts of the summer.” They're ice…
How to Bake with Zucchini and Solve its Number One Problem
Zucchini adds moisture, texture, and nutrition to our baking. It's…
Make These Scrumptious Little Pies in Four Easy Steps!
When I was in Junior High—in Clearfield, Utah—there was a…
Great Summer Pizzas You Can Make in 15 Minutes or Less
When we think "fast" and "pizza,” we usually think "delivery."…
How You Can Make Crispy, Diner-Style Hash Browns at Home
You can make hash browns at home just like at…
A Guide to German Pancakes and Pannekoeken
Pannekoeken and German pancakes are perfect for summer. They’re quick…
What’s the Difference Between German Pancakes and Pannekoeken?
I’ve often referred to pannekoeken as a Dutch version of…
How to Make Gourmet Breakfasts on the Go
Breakfast should never be boring. There are more choices for…
How to Make Fun, Creative, Healthy Meatloaves
A meatloaf is the perfect canvas for culinary creativity. Here…
Favorite Strawberry Rhubarb Recipes
I love rhubarb recipes. I love strawberry rhubarb pie, the…
How to Make Syrups for Pancakes and Desserts
Back in my Venture Scout days, I would take boys…
Three Ways to do Chocolate Covered Strawberries
I love strawberries at the peak of the season—juicy and…
How Much Chocolate is Too Much Chocolate?
“How much chocolate can you put in a brownie before…
How to Pack for the First Road Trip of the Spring
Last weekend we took our first trip into the mountains…
Popping Popcorn in a Brown Paper Bag, Fun Popcorn Recipes, and More
Bulk popcorn costs a lot less than the popcorn in…
The Importance of Cinnamon in Your Kitchen
Cinnamon is our most important spice in baking. It is…
Two Easy Ways to Make Strawberry Pie
I love strawberry desserts with fresh succulent berries. Strawberries are…
How to Cook the Perfect Steak—Every Time
Never go to the grocery store hungry. You buy too…
Perfect Your Grilled Sandwich Technique
Melissa was a great baker in our test kitchen, the…
Of Trifles, Fools, and Parfaits
Trifles, fools, and parfaits are close cousins. There is so…
How to Make Crockpot Mashed Potatoes
Easter dinner was at our house this year. Merri Ann…
Make Great Carrot Cake Four Ways: Includes recipe for Fluffy Cream Cheese Frosting
We’ve made this carrot cake from a mix and served…
How to Make Carrot Cake Pancakes and Waffles with Almost Any Pancake Mix
Katie and her husband Josh are off to school, one…
Colcannon, Irish Bread, and Saint Patrick’s Day
I’m not Irish, a mixture of English and Scandinavian. But…
The Perfect Sunday Morning Breakfast
What makes this the perfect Sunday morning breakfast? Well, you…
Pretty, Luscious, Easy Desserts from a Cake Mix
Every day is bake day at The Pantry. We bake,…
How to Design your Own Fancy Whipped Cream
“You’ll never go back to plain vanilla whipped cream.” We…
The Secret to Buttermilk Syrup
The local school district was sponsoring a science fair and…
How to Make Frozen Leprechaun Pies out of Limeade
St. Patrick’s day is like the beginning of Spring around…
Five Essential Frostings for (Cupcake) Lovers
Valentine's Day is coming up and it's the perfect time…
Why You Should Make Pannekoeken
Everyone likes them--and they are so darned fun. They're dramatic…
Five Easy-as-Pie Ways to Delight Your Sweetie Pie
So your sweetie pie likes pie . . . and…
Six Scrumptious Brownies You Can Make
It’s almost Valentine’s Day and we're making six kinds of…
How to Make a Flourless Chocolate Cake
Guests are coming for dinner. And you just found out…
What People Want Most in a Sweet Roll and How You Can Make Them
We did a survey as we were developing this mix,…
A Guide to Making Great Sandwiches
We eat a lot of sandwiches. They’re quick and they’re…
How to Make Little Crostata in Four Easy Steps
Crostata are free-form pies. These are little pies that you…
Seven Kitchen Breakthroughs to Simplify Your Holidays
I may have the most fun job on the planet!…
Look What You Can Make with Leftover Meat, Potatoes, and Gravy!
Whether it’s Sunday dinner or Thanksgiving, you’re going to have…
15 Ways to Make Mashed Potatoes
Mashed potatoes don’t have to be bland, something to pile…
So what makes this better than pumpkin pie?
We found this recipe in an old cookbook decades ago.…
Three Problems with Your Baking and How to Fix Them
We answer hundreds of questions about baking. That’s what happens…
How to Turn a Jug of Maple Syrup into a Bowl of Caramel Popcorn
Pancake syrup is sugar syrup made with flavors, juice, or…
A Father’s Secret to Great Chocolate Chip Cookies
My dad loved to bake. The deeper the snow and…
How to Bake: The Everyday Education of a Baker
Including “Common Kitchen Problems and How to Resolve Them”(Plus get…
How to Make Hearty Soups that will Keep you Warm this Winter
Winters in Idaho are “cozy.” That’s a euphemism for “cold.”…
The Search for the Best Chiffon Pies
Chiffon pies are ethereal–light and dreamy, refreshing, melt-in-your-mouth affairs. They…
6 Things You Can do with Fresh Peaches
I look forward to the peach season all year. There…
Make Breakfast Pizzas this Weekend
A while back, we served breakfast pizzas in the store.…
How to Bake a Perfect Pizza on Your Grill
It’s really easier than you might think. An oven is…
How to Make Caramel Peach Crunch Cake
We served crunch cake in our store last week, blueberry…
How to Make the Perfect Pie—Even if You Can’t
Fillings are easy. It’s the crusts that folks struggle with.…
How to Make Skillet Cobblers
I love cobblers with their crusty tops and sweetened fruit.…
Gandy Dancers and Slumps
You may remember that gandy dancers were itinerant railroad workers,…
The Convert, the Chowder, and the Biscuits
“After about five years, I said. ‘You have something that…
Whoopie Pies and How They’re Made
Whoopie pies have been around for a long time—two cake-like…
The Easy Way to Make Berry Blintzes
I love blintzes—always have. I don’t know anyone who does…
Nine Ways to Make Stuffed Burgers This Weekend
We discovered stuffed burgers a long time ago, but they…
The Amazing New Springform Pan and What to Bake With It
I thought springform pans were for cheesecakes. I was wrong.…
How to Make a 5-Minute Microwave Fudge as Good as Old Fashioned
This fudge is so easy that it’s ridiculous. What’s really…
How to Make a Strawberry Pie in 15 Minutes
How to use this $2 took and an ordinary straw…
Use this Bakers’ Secret for Delightful Parties, Receptions, Reunions, and Picnics
Learn the secret to how professional bakers fill cupcakes to…
How much Chocolate is too much Chocolate?
“How much chocolate can you put in a brownie before…
The Most Popular Dessert in the World
You can make the most popular dessert in the world…
How We Turned a “Plain Vanilla” Cake into a Spectacular Dessert
We had a church supper coming up. Merri Ann, my…
Pannekoeken For Breakfast, Lunch And Dinner
You may have only had these Dutch-style pancakes for breakfast,…
How to Make The Best Chiffon Pies
Chiffon pies are ethereal–light and dreamy, refreshing, melt-in-your-mouth affairs. They…
How to Make Cookies with Multi-Colored Dough
Think of this as a method, not a recipe. By…
How to Make Monte Cristo Sandwiches
Somewhere it dawned on me that Monte Cristo sandwiches were…
Calzones for Breakfast
Calzones lend themselves to freelancing. Take a breakfast pizza recipe…
Make Breakfast Sandwiches from Scratch
It’s no wonder that breakfast sandwiches are so popular –…
How to Make a Fine Chocolate Turtle Cake
We never make a trip to Saint Paul without making…
The Ultimate Guide to Making the Perfect Crêpe
In our experience, people quickly master the art of making…
Great Grandma’s Danish Aebleskiver
A holiday in Denmark often begins with a breakfast of…
Love Salads? How to Cut Your Calories by 75% or More
The fat is the culprit. That’s where all the calories…
How to Make Calico Bean and Other Bean Soups
The secret to making great soups with blends of different…
What’s the difference between a glaze and a marinade?
Glazes and marinades can add delicious flavor to your cooking.…
34 Recipes for Holiday Leftovers
What are you going to do with your Thanksgiving leftovers?…
How to Make the Best Chunky Monkey Cupcakes Ever
In our shop, we watch what food items people can't…
Caramel is the New Vanilla
If your recipe calls for vanilla, substitute caramel. Most cookie…
The Quest for the Best Scalloped Potatoes
We wanted to know everything we could about making scalloped…
The Ancient Art of the Asian Salad
When it comes to Asian dishes (especially the non-authentic), much…
Recipe for the Perfect Picnic
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Great Burgers: Sink Your Teeth into Some Juicy Goodness
Today, we'll tell you how to make great burgersburgers stuffed…
The Right Way Around an Upside Down Cake
Making upside down cakes doesn't have to be difficult. And…
Creative Easter Nest Cupcakes
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Easy Calzone Methods and Recipes
How can one person make 400 calzones? Simplify it, make…
Leprechaun Pies and their Cousins
These easy frozen desserts are luscious-too good to enjoy only…
For the Delight of Chocolate Banana Pops
These won't take long. Just freeze the bananas for a…
How to Make Healthier, Better Pizzas in 15 Minutes
Here are a few suggestions on making better pizza that's…
Easy Weeknight Meals: Meat Loaf
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How to Season Your Soup Perfectly: White Chicken Chili
This soup lends itself to many spices. Choose a spice…
The Easy Way to Make a Pie Crust Cute
"My pies are delicious, but my crusts are not picture-worthy!"…
What’s for Dinner? Chowder and Biscuits.
Once the gardens freeze, it feels like soup weather. Shrimp…
How to Fill Cupcakes and What to Fill Them With
It's so quick and easy that I rarely make cupcakes…
When the Lights Go Out: Two Tales of Preparedness
I don't have a generator. We stumbled around in the…
French Fried Peanut Butter and Jam French Toast
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How to Add Vegetables to Your Bread Recipe
You'll find that you can use many of the vegetables…
How to Make Chocolate Dipped Cupcakes
It may take a little extra time, but dipping these…
More Than One Kind of Sourdough
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What’s for Dinner?: How to Bake Salmon
Recipe for maple-glazed salmon with all the fixings.
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'Tis the season for all things pumpkin. Here are a…
Brown Sugared Peaches in an Almond Crunch Cake
A yummy peach cake recipe--just in time for peach season.
How to Make a Skillet Breakfast and Crispy Hash Browns
These breakfasts will taste just like you get at a…
Four Easy Steps for Scrumptious Little Pies
You can make a batch of little turnover pies in…
How to Make Monkey Bread with Recipes
Making monkey bread is a great project for kids on…
How to Make 1.932 Possible Strawberry Desserts – Strawberry Dessert Recipes
Once I wrote a piece about all the strawberry dessert…
How to Make Hamburger Buns and Sandwich Rolls – Hamburger Bun Recipe
Consider making your own hamburger buns or sandwich rolls for…
How to Make a Foolproof Omelet in Five Minutes – Omelet Recipes
This is the omelet for the omelet challenged. Never make…
How to Make Stuffed Pancakes
Debbie heard that a pancake house was serving stuffed pancakes.…
Chocolate Covered Strawberries and Other Treats
I love strawberries at the peak of the season-juicy and…
How to Make “Real” Strawberry Shortcakes
I love the contrast of the soft, billowy whipped cream,…
5 Easy Ways to Dress Brownie Desserts
Dressing up brownies is quick and easy. They should be…
How to Make Luscious Cake Desserts with Fruit and Sauces
Last Friday and Saturday, we made cakes using our Vanilla…
The Moose and a Great Graham Cracker Crumb Crust
I couldn't find "the moose." I explained to Kelli that…
Beyond the Basics: Adding Goodies to Your Muffins
We think we have the greatest bran muffins on earth.…
How to Make Frozen Leprechaun Pies Out of Limeade
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Really Easy Pulled Pork Sandwiches
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How to Make Miniature Dutch Babies in 14 Minutes
You're looking at a very scrumptious dessert-a raspberry cream miniature…
Three Ways to Decorate Sugar Cookies
I have pleasant childhood memories of making sugar cookies for…
Banana Nut Cupcakes with “Accidental” Caramel Frosting
A little experimenting in the kitchen led to a delicious…
Chocolate Coconut Baby Cakes
Baby Cakes are cupcakes designed for dessert. Emphasis is on…
The Cupcake War: Eggnog Cupcakes vs. Peanut Butter Fudge Cupcakes
Come try the recipes that started a cupcake war!
The Chocolate Recipe that will Change How you Bake
Learn how to make ganache with three ingredients and in…
Make Easy Hot Pocket Sandwiches Three Ways
Call them hot pocket sandwiches, pastries, piroshki, or calzones (though…
Cathead Biscuits: Easy Biscuits in the Oven or on the Stovetop
I found a recipe for Cathead Skillet Biscuits in Alford…
Three Ways to Make Caramel Apples (Including Chocolate Covered Caramel Apples)
Caramel apples are a special treat and a fabulous gift.…
How to Make Cheesy Breads, Biscuits, and Rolls
We have developed a New England Cheddar Biscuit Mix that…
The Last Zucchini Cookie Recipe You’ll Ever Need
This is a do-it-yourself interchangeable zucchini cookie recipe. One day,…
The Secrets of the Pros: How to Transform Your Baking with Cinnamon
Nothing makes such a magical difference in your baking as…
How to Dress a Cake Easier and Quicker than Frosting
How to Dress a Cake Easier and Quicker than Frosting
How to Make Really Easy, Really Scrumptious German Pancakes
How to Make Really Easy, Really Scrumptious German Pancakes
How to Make Ice Cream Sandwiches Three Ways
You can make ice cream sandwiches three ways. Any way…
Ten Ways to Fancy Up Your Brownies (or Other Desserts)
Here are ten great ideas to transform your brownies into…
How to Make Skillet Cornbread
My favorite cornbread is skillet cornbread. And Merri Ann can't…
How to Make a Banana Cream Pie-in as Little as 20 Minutes
Today, I'll tell you how to make a traditional banana…
How to Make the Best Banana Muffins (and Caramel) Better
We transformed banana muffins from a breakfast bread to a…
How to Make Stuffed and Crusted French Toast
If you can make a sandwich, you can make stuffed…
Pennsylvania Dutch Streusel Cake with a Fruit Filling
We've made many versions of streusel cake or streuselkuchen. This…
The Easy Way to Make Strawberry, Cherry, and Other Blintzes
I love blintzes-always have. I don't know anyone who does…
How to Make Cinnamon Sugar Delights
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Easy, Easier, and Easiest Ways to Make Donuts
When I was a child, college students would come through…
How to Make a Pie as Easy as a Peanut Butter Sandwich
(Okay, maybe not quite that easy but pretty darned easy)
Aebleskiver- 100 Ways to Delight Your Family!
How to make aebleskiver your family will love! I guarantee…
How to Choose the Best Cinnamon and Fourteen Variations on Cinnamon Rolls
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Guide to Cookie (& Cupcake) Decorations
Cookie decorations are the cookie baker's best friend. It means…
The Easy Way to Make Pretty Cupcakes
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How to Make Your Own Pancake Mixes
The secret to great pancake mixes lies in the dairy-dry…
How to Make the Best Sugar Cookies
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Easy, Scrumptious Filled Cinnamon Rolls
You can make sweet rolls a thousand different ways. And…
How to Make Your Favorite Pies Even Better!
What's that delightful aroma wafting through your kitchen? The pies…
How to Make Your Favorite Pies Even Better!
What's that delightful aroma wafting through your kitchen? The pies…
How to Make Little Raspberry Cream Pies and More
You can make little pies faster than you can make…
How to Make Apple, Zucchini, Pumpkin, and Banana Pancakes
Tired of the same old pancakes? These four variations will…
From the Pumpkin Patch to the Kitchen: Favorite Recipes
All about pumpkins with recipes from muffins to fritters that…
Ten Ways to Make Skillet Cobblers
This combination of crusty cake, sweet flavored fruit filling, and…
How to Make Pink Lemonade Pies and Their Cousins
Pink lemonade pie is a delicious treat on a hot,…
How to Add Fruit Fillings to Your Favorite Crumb and Coffeecake Recipes
Spruce up your crumb and coffee cakes with exotic fruit…
How to Make Summertime Pizzas
These thin-crusted pizzas, topped with veggies, make a unique and…
Cupcake Sandwiches and Other Filled Cupcakes
Ever had a cupcake sandwich? Try this creative new twist…
How to Make Perfect Banana Muffins
We love rich, moist banana bread and we love muffins.…
Off the Farm and into Quiches: How to Make a Great Quiche
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