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

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 ...

Believe it or not, adding a pinch of this, a handful of that, and a dash of “the good stuff” all counts as “measuring” your food; even if the unit of measurement is unique to you. There’s nothing ...

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 ...

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 ...

Home cooks know that using the correct amount of every ingredient is key to the success of cooking and baking recipes. But whether you’re a kitchen newbie or a seasoned pro, it’s easy to get tripped ...

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 ...

How you measure flour can make a big difference in your baking. Flour is one of the most vexing ingredients to measure by volume. Because flour is easily compacted or aerated depending on how it's ...

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 ...