Welcome to “Cookbook of the Week.” This is a series where I highlight cookbooks that are unique, easy to use, or just special to me. While finding a particular recipe online serves a quick purpose, ...

Baking powder is an important ingredient that helps leaven and add volume to many recipes. But substitutes can act the same way, with only slight changes needed for your recipes. Baking powder is a ...

If you don’t have baking soda on hand, you can use triple the amount of baking powder instead. Alternative substitutions include potassium bicarbonate, baker’s ammonia, or self-rising powder. Baking ...