Steal their secrets and everything you make will get a little bit more delicious.

With December just around the corner, we are getting into full holiday mode. Christmas books are out, we've made our first batch of holiday cookies and we are about to get out the Holiday decorations.

One of our favorite brownie tips and secrets.

I have kneaded hundreds of loaves of homemade bread and along the way, I have developed 5 top baking bread secrets to making bread easier.

Learn how to measure ingredients properly for baking, the difference between measuring by weight and measuring by volume and how to properly do each. Measuring ingredients accurately for baking is incredibly important especially if you are measuring by volume. Learn the "spoon and level" method for measuring flour.

And it takes just seconds.

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Does the method of mincing garlic matter? We tested various methods to determine the best way to mince garlic.

Honestly, my whole life has been leading up to this moment. It's time for me to come clean: Pinch of Yum is really just a place for me to

Egg day: the most dreaded day of culinary school.

Baking Conversion Charts & Kitchen Tips! Learn some helpful conversion tools & tips to make your time in the kitchen easier & more successful.

This week on the blog, I’m sharing my new purchase: a mortar and pestle! I’m going through the basics of mortar and pestle’s as a kitchen tool, and also how to season a new mortar and pestle. Watch the how-to video and get ready for a new recipe using the mortar and pestle.

Even big girls cry; even good cakes crack.

If you need lemon zest for a recipe, and you don't have any fresh lemons on hand, use one of these substitutes in its place.

If you've ever wondered how many teaspoons make up a tablespoon or how many cups are in a pint, or been stumped by any other measurement equation when it comes to cooking and baking, then today's post is especially for you. I love this fun chart for use as a "cheat sheet" for volume conversions. Keep it handy and use it to take the not-so-fun guess work out of getting the right measure--every time. Happy Eating!

How to keep brown sugar moist and avoid clumping.

When you want to add a zingy, sweet citrus flavor to food, the juice is good, but the zest is even better. It has natural oils that will impart way more flavor than you’ll get from juicing. Plus, sometimes all you need is a little bit. So whether you’re working with lemons, limes, oranges, or any other citrus fruit, there are four easy ways to get your hands on some zest.

ou are probably wondering can you freeze avocados? I love and enjoy my avocados, however I get pretty annoyed at how fast they go bad, especially if your avocado tree just decides to give you plenty. I maybe wrong but I do not think you can can avocados, so I just do the next best

Tomato powder: easy to make, awesome to use. Turn it into paste, sauce, soup, juice, ketchup, and more. Plus it's perfect for thickening sauces & soups!

Your handheld mixer can and should be used for more than baking! These creative ways to use your handheld mixer will make your life easier!

Here are the things to look for when picking a Pineapple. Jared learned these tricks working in the produce department in high school

So I just discovered something, or rather lots of somethings, and I am now wondering how on earth I survived all these years without knowing this. Who keeps such secrets from me? I learned to

Does your yummy dessert recipe call for softened cream cheese, and you are just now taking it out of the fridge to start your crowd pleasing baking project? Need that treat made in a hurry and now…

Our step-by-step photo guide will show you the way.

When you purchase butter at the store there are two choices, salted or unsalted butter. Here's easy tips to know when to use each of these two kinds.

Learn how to freeze celery which is great to keep on hand for soups and stews.

Discover this simple cooking strategy that will allow you to eat more beans, and experience less gas and bloating.

Think rice is the only food you can cook in a rice cooker? Think again! Check out these 6 foods you can cook in a rice cooker!