Overhead view of a shortbread crust in a 9x9-inch pan.

The Basics

Find easy homemade basics for everyday cooking, baking, and making drinks. Try our Homemade Whipped Cream, Graham Cracker Crust, or Homemade Seasoned Salt, along with seasoning mixes, simple syrups, soup substitutes, homemade mayo, baking how-tos, and more.