Learning how to measure ingredients properly is one of the most important kitchen skills to pick up—and it’s not as ...

If cooking is an art, then baking is a science. Cooking and baking require different skillsets. Generally speaking, cooking is about spontaneity and touch, while baking requires precision and ...

There are few things more comforting than the scent of chocolate chip cookies, red velvet cupcakes, or homemade bread baking in your oven. Possibly even better is the sense of accomplishment when you ...

Accurately measuring ingredients for baking is one of the most important factors in baking, as even a small deviation can have a big impact on the final baked product. While other recipes may allow ...

Liquid measuring cup, measuring spoons, and digital scale - Static Media / Shutterstock / Getty You've probably heard of the old adage that baking is a science and cooking is an art. Though in many ...

Allie has been Lifehacker’s Food Writer since 2021. She earned her bachelor’s degree at Ithaca College in drama and studied at the Institute of Culinary Education to earn her diploma in Pastry and ...

Converting measurements for wet and dry ingredients in recipes is easier with cooking conversion charts. Use the right tools and techniques to get accurate measurements for your recipe. Know which ...

Emily Saladino is a journalist, editor, and recipe developer in New York. Previously a culinary editor at Food Network and managing editor of Wine Enthusiast, she works as a contributing editor at ...

Q: When a recipe calls for a sticky ingredient such as molasses or honey, is there any leeway in the measure for what sticks to the measuring cup? Should I add an extra teaspoon or so to compensate ...