Unless you are a part of the cast on "The Great British Bakeoff," baking can seem a little daunting. Unlike cooking, the art leaves little for improvisation. On top of all the exact measurements, ...

You are halfway through a recipe for baked mac and cheese when it hits you: it says "baking dish," but all you've got is a metal pan. Panic? Maybe. Improvise? Definitely. But if you have ever wondered ...