5 Students Confess Their Kitchen Screw-Ups

Everyone’s had a mishap or two in the kitchen before, but these stories have totally topped our list of oops-worthy moments. I picked up a rice cooker for free at a garage sale. Sweet! Then it almost burned my house down. Not so sweet. —Alfred Ng, newspaper and online journalism senior. Once I tried to make pistachio ice cream, but I churned for too long … Continue reading 5 Students Confess Their Kitchen Screw-Ups

The Bazaar At Dawn: Eating in Istanbul

“Hoşgeldiniz! Balık satılık. Hoşgeldiniz!” The vendor catches up to me a block into the waking bazaar. “Hoşbulduk, günaydın,” I say back out of politeness. He’s selling fish, and I don’t eat fish. Besides, it’s five in the morning. The fog is just beginning to lift as I make my way through Kadikoy, a blue-collar neighborhood on the Asian side of Istanbul. Vendors selling mussels soaked in lemon … Continue reading The Bazaar At Dawn: Eating in Istanbul

5 Oils You Must Experiment With and Why

Thousands of years ago, people discovered that heating certain plants, seeds and nuts in the sun resulted in an oil that could be collected for cooking. Luckily for us, we can just reach for various bottles at any grocery store. —Frieda Projanksy, managing editor at Baked. Follow Frieda on Twitter @friedaames. 1. Canola oil Its very neutral flavor makes it ideal for baking. Canola oil is … Continue reading 5 Oils You Must Experiment With and Why

Apple-Cranberry Cobbler

Whipping together two holiday classics, the Apple-Cranberry Cobbler steals your heart after the very first morsel. Hot apple filling, sweet berry sauce, and spicy cinnamon blend the best of fall flavors into one dulcet bite. —Alexa Diaz, contributing writer at Baked. Follow Alexa on Twitter @alexalucina. Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Serves 4 Ingredients: • Refrigerated pie crust • 6 gala apples … Continue reading Apple-Cranberry Cobbler

Pumpkin Meringue Pie

When winter rolls around, forget treating your loved ones to a gift under the tree—instead, focus on a present inside the oven. The fluffy, light meringue puts a delightful twist on your traditional pumpkin pie. The infusion of warm spices and classic pumpkin filling will keep this dessert on your mind for seasons to come. —Alexa Diaz, Baked contributing writer. Follow Alexa on Twitter @alexalucina. Prep … Continue reading Pumpkin Meringue Pie