7 Baking Secrets from Melissa Ben-Ishay

Melissa Ben-Ishay loves to bake so much, she turned her passion into a thriving business. So it's no wonder the woman behind Baked by Melissa has a ton of tricks up her sleeve when it comes to the kitchen. From a tip to make the kitchen less intimidating (particularly if you're new to cooking) to the biggest mistake people make when baking, Melissa has a ton of insider tricks for empowering yourself in the kitchen.

Check out the slideshow above to learn Melissa's baking secrets!

Then, discover Melissa's favorite food trends, learn the story behind Baked by Melissa and find out Melissa's tips for indulging without going overboard this summer!