Baking

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A visual comparison of a simple three-ingredient summer dessert versus a complex, multi-ingredient modern dessert.
The Test Kitchen

Are 'Easy' Summer Desserts Truly Simple Anymore?

A 'three-ingredient summer dessert' of strawberries, cream cheese, and crackers stands in stark contrast to new 'desserts' requiring eight or more wholesome ingredients like zucchini, chia seeds, and

Raffi Hovsepian·June 4, 2026
Empty shelves in a supermarket aisle where almond flour used to be, with a distressed shopper looking at their shopping cart.
The Test Kitchen

Viral 'Cute Cloud Pastry' Recipe Sparks Ingredient Shortages

Within 48 hours of Bon Appétit's 'Cute Cloud Pastry' recipe release, specialty almond flour vanished from shelves across 30 states, leaving thousands of home bakers empty-handed.

Raffi Hovsepian·June 1, 2026
Artfully arranged miniature tomato galettes with flaky golden-brown pastry and glistening roasted cherry tomatoes, garnished with fresh basil.
The Test Kitchen

Learn How to Make Tiny Tomato Galettes With This Easy Recipe

Even with just five minutes of active prep, these miniature tomato galettes deliver a flaky crust and bursting tomato flavor that rivals a professional bakery!

Darius Williams·June 1, 2026
A collection of beautiful, non-toxic bakeware alternatives to Pyrex, including ceramic and glass dishes, displayed on a kitchen counter with a freshly baked pie.
Pantry Staples

5 Best Non-Toxic Bakeware Alternatives to Pyrex

PFAS chemicals, linked to cancer and infertility, persist in our bodies and environment, making their way into our kitchens through everyday bakeware.

Darius Williams·May 29, 2026
A visually stunning hybrid dessert, Bananas Foster Banana Bread with rum glaze, showcasing innovative baking and delicious fusion flavors.
The Test Kitchen

Explore Unique Hybrid Dessert Recipes for 2026 Kitchen Adventures

At King Arthur Baking, a new Bananas Foster Banana Bread recipe infuses the classic quick bread with the rich, boozy flavors of a New Orleans dessert, topped with rum glaze.

Ezra Kaplan·May 25, 2026
Close-up of hands carefully peeling fresh pistachios, showcasing their vibrant green color and rich texture, ready for holiday baking.
The Test Kitchen

Mastering Pistachio Prep for 2026 Holiday Baking

A truly flavorful pistachio cake, one that genuinely tastes of pistachios, remains a rare achievement for holiday baking trends in 2026, often eluding even experienced home bakers.

Marco Alves·May 22, 2026