There's a reason your grandmother bakes the best cookies you've ever put in your mouth.

Alton Brown shares five viral tips for perfect baked potatoes, earning over 7 million views on TikTok. Use russet potatoes, wash thoroughly, poke holes and bake low and slow for soft insides and ...

Spring cleaning? Why not spruce up your kitchen habits while you're at it. We asked our favorite celebrity chefs and Food Network stars — including Ina Garten, Molly Yeh and Preppy Kitchen's John ...

Holiday baking season brings me back to being a sneaky seven-year-old licking icing off of wax paper while freshly frosted pumpkin cakes dried. Cutting out sugar cookies and decorating with kids, or ...

There’s nothing like eating Grandma’s famous dessert recipes during the holidays. While she may never give you her secret sugar cookie recipe, she has shared some valuable baking wisdom over the years ...

A good toaster oven is a go-to for reheating leftovers or pinch-hitting when your oven is otherwise engaged. But it can also be a quick and reliable option for everyday baking, minimizing the heat and ...

At age 28, I made my first pie from scratch, and it was incredible: a perfect apple pie. The crust was flaky and golden brown and the filling perfectly cooked, with apples soft but not mushy. I ...

The sweet scent of baked cinnamon fills the kitchen. The oven emits a soft yellow glow. The sink is a mess, and finals loom before you — but when the oven timer dings, nothing else matters. Baking is ...

This episode originally aired on Dec. 1, 2025. Whether it’s gingerbread, sugar or thumbprint, cookies are a highlight of the holiday season. Before you participate in a cookie exchange or bake a ...