Martha Stewart always comes through with quick, simple tricks that elevate fan favorites. In this instance, I’m talking ...

Martha Stewart, the lifestyle icon, seemingly has a secret for just about everything. From baking hacks to decor tips to Halloween costumes, she always has the magic touch. Stewart's secrets ...

If you see buttermilk, yogurt, sour cream (which Martha Stewart uses in her banana bread), or even chocolate, molasses, brown sugar, or applesauce in the ingredients list, don't leave them out.

Related: Martha Stewart's Chewy Chocolate-Gingerbread ... so that excess flour doesn’t dry out your banana bread, and it’s very important not to over-mix when you whisk in the dry ingredients.