You can easily create deliciously savory bacon bit substitutes at home using simple, easy-to-find ingredients - all it takes is a can of beans.

One difficulty emulating cocktails is that specific brightness alcoholic drinks may have to balance the sweet, so keep this ingredient stocked for complexity.

If you love BBQ or are new to it, there's a great sauce variety pack you should have in your kitchen to help create different flavor profiles.

We might refer to steak as bloody when it's very rare, but the juices that come out when you cut it are a different, less squeamish thing entirely.

Ditch the cookie cutters this Christmas season and instead use a piping bag (and star tips) to make the cutest Christmas tree shaped delights.

You only need two ingredients store-bought ingredients to take dessert in a different direction and make winter-specific pinecone-shaped treats.

If you love Greek food, try out this convenient Trader Joe's appetizer that comes ready to eat on its own, or can be dressed up with zesty garnishes.

There's nothing more frustrating then overdone fried chicken, but you can still save the day and repurpose it into a number of delicious meals.

Baked Alaska has roots that go back to the 19th century but it actually wasn't invented anywhere near the state. Here's where it gets its name.

Sauteing, searing, and pan frying foods might seem like similar processes, but each method has unique characteristics that affect foods' flavor and texture.

Though traditionalists might turn their noses up at Steak de Burgo, it's a wonderfully balanced dish that deserves appreciation in Iowa and beyond.

When drinking coffee in Italy, there are several rules you need to follow, but one in particular involving cappuccino should never be broken.

Forget about always choosing name brands when it comes to olive oil, because Costco's store-brand version has concrete proof of its excellent quality.

It can be frustrating not to have an apron on hand when you need to shield your clothes, but there's a simple substitute you're likely to already have at home.

Muddling may be a classic cocktail technique, but it has its downsides, which you can avoid by passing up on a muddler and going for alternatives.

French onion soup is a powerhouse of flavor and texture that is surprisingly amenable to personalization. But does it typically contain alcohol?

If you want the flakiest pie crust ever you may want to consider adding an extra boozy ingredient beyond the standard flour, eggs, and butter.

Homemade ice cream is delicious and infinitely customizable - just make sure you're not making this one mistake with your ice cream machine.

Do you hate peeling eggs? Those pesky shells crack into a million pieces and require way too much time to remove, until now.

The bee's knees is a whimsical take on a classic sour cocktail, featuring the juniper notes of gin, so we spoke to an expert to find out the best spirit to use.

Chili crisp, chili crunch, and chili oil -- all of these are popular condiments, but what is the difference, and who popularized the Chinese condiment?

One of the holy grails of cooking steak is developing that heavenly crust and golden crust, and one ingredient in your pantry can help you do just that.

Believe it or not, the best way to store onions and make them last as long as possible involves using an item you might have in your wardrobe.

Pouring out alcohol without using any measuring tools sure looks neat, but to actually do it successfully, you need a add-on for your liquor bottles.

With the holidays fast approaching, we can all feel a little tired of cooking and baking -- which is what makes these no-bake cookies so darn great.

Despite its name, the Japanese slipper doesn't originate on the shores of Nagoya or in the neon-lit bars of Tokyo, but rather in a restaurant Down Under.

You can't go wrong with fried eggs, but if you want to make them even more delicious, add one spicy condiment to the pan and prepare to wow your tastebuds.