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  • Serrated grapefruit spoon and fruit

    Give Your Grapefruit Spoon A Second Life As A Strawberry Huller

    That grapefruit spoon that is collecting dust in your kitchen drawer may have some life left in it. Give it a second life as a strawberry huller.

    By Annie Epstein December 26th, 2023 Read More
  • Ina Garten at 2018 Mary Poppins 2 premiere in LA

    What Ina Garten Asks Her Butcher While Ordering Lamb Chops

    For an elegant presentation, Ina Garten asks her grocery shop butcher to do this one thing to her order of lamb chops or to her rack of lamb.

    By Louise Rhind-Tutt December 26th, 2023 Read More
  • Spicy rice curry dish

    Honey Is The Secret Ingredient To Take Your Curry Up A Notch

    To enhance the flavor and texture of your favorite curry recipe, try adding honey, which has several culinary and health benefits you don't want to miss.

    By L Valeriote December 25th, 2023 Read More
  • Ina Garten at the NY Public Library Gala

    Ina Garten's Pro Tip For Slicing And Dicing Peppers

    Ina Garten, Queen of the Hamptons, is known for her accessible tips to make cooking a breeze, and her tip for cutting and cleaning bell peppers is no exception.

    By Jennifer Mathews December 25th, 2023 Read More
  • scalloped potatoes with crispy potato peels

    Potato Peels Are Your Secret Weapon Ingredient For Textureless Dishes

    Potatoes are versatile for so many dishes but did you know their peels are also a secret weapon ingredient to making wonderful textureless dishes.

    By Carly Weaver December 25th, 2023 Read More
  • Baskets of fresh chestnuts in burlap

    You Should Think Twice Before Eating Raw Chestnuts

    If you're curious about enjoying raw chestnuts, know that there's a big risk involved, and there are plenty of safer and tastier ways to enjoy them.

    By Erica Martinez December 25th, 2023 Read More
  • Alton Brown

    The Liquid Smoke Alton Brown Buys Constantly

    Not all liquid smoke brands are created equal. For Alton Brown, he searched for a quality option that listed only condensed smoke as the ingredient.

    By Kyle Grace Trinidad December 25th, 2023 Read More
  • Giada De Laurentiis smiling

    The Only 3 Foods Giada De Laurentiis Can't Stand

    Learn which three ingredients Giada De Laurentiis hates, plus how you can follow her example and learn to tolerate these foods if you also dislike them.

    By Sarah Sierra-Mohamed December 25th, 2023 Read More
  • fresh ginger on white background

    Plot Twist — You Don't Actually Have To Peel Ginger

    Learn why you can skip peeling ginger for many recipes, plus useful and thrifty ideas for using ginger skins if you do need to peel the root.

    By Caryl Espinoza Jaen December 25th, 2023 Read More
  • Milk being poured

    Think Twice Before You Consider Cooking With Skim Milk

    Skim milk is a healthy product that is fairly versatile, but there's a major reason why it doesn't interact well with heat when you try to cook it.

    By Caryl Espinoza Jaen December 25th, 2023 Read More
  • Poached egg on toast

    Why You Should Make Poached Eggs As Soon As You Buy The Carton

    Before you try poaching eggs and use all the classic tips to cook them properly, you should know why success actually starts with buying fresh eggs.

    By Louise Rhind-Tutt December 25th, 2023 Read More
  • Broccoli soaking in water

    How To Deep Clean Broccoli With Water And Vinegar

    Using white vinegar to clean broccoli not only helps you extract dirt, bacteria, and pesticides from every nook, but also has another unique advantage.

    By Khyati Dand December 25th, 2023 Read More
  • Ina Garten and Giada De Laurentiis smiling

    Ina Garten Vs. Giada De Laurentiis: Who Makes The Better Lasagna?

    We dug in deep on Ina Garten and Giada De Laurentiis' ingredient list and the prep for their lasagna to determine which dish is the ultimate winner.

    By Lauren Bair December 24th, 2023 Read More
  • close up of grilled cheese sandwich

    15 Tips And Ingredients That Will Make Your Grilled Cheese Even Better

    Grilled cheese sandwiches are one of those fav comfort foods. But if you're tired of the same old grilled cheese, we've got some amazing ingredients for you.

    By Elaine Todd December 24th, 2023 Read More
  • Caramelized onions in a pan

    Bacon Fat Will Utterly Transform Your Caramelized Onions

    For the most savory caramelized onions, follow our tips for rendering and using bacon fat to cook them, plus ideas for more flavor boosters.

    By Louise Rhind-Tutt December 24th, 2023 Read More
  • light colored gravy in a gravy boat

    Infuse Your Mayo With Leftover Gravy For A Perfect Savory Spread

    Gravy-infused mayonnaise is the perfect way to repurpose leftover gravy into a flavorful and creamy condiment - and it's also super easy to make.

    By Jennifer Waldera December 24th, 2023 Read More
  • Closeup of Giada De Laurentiis

    How Giada De Laurentiis Doctored Up Her College Ramen

    Giada De Laurentiis is a huge fan of instant ramen, and as a college student, she loved to upgrade her bowl with some unexpected ingredients.

    By Erica Martinez December 24th, 2023 Read More
  • Pot of boiling water with eggs

    The Perplexing Myth You Should Stop Believing About Boiling Water

    You may have heard several notions about how to boil water faster, and while some tips are legit, one widespread myth in particular just isn't true.

    By Luke Field December 24th, 2023 Read More
  • Pile of potatoes

    How To Clean Potatoes Without A Scrubbing Brush

    Even if you don't own a scrub brush, there are still a few easy ways to scrub potatoes squeaky clean, and it also pays to know when to clean them.

    By Audrey Enjoli December 24th, 2023 Read More
  • Close up of cherry tomatoes

    The 2 Plate Trick To Cut All Your Cherry Tomatoes At Once

    When it comes to prepping ingredients, nothing is trickier than getting a batch of cherry tomatoes ready. But there's a trick using two plates to make it easy.

    By Annie Epstein December 23rd, 2023 Read More
  • Person whisking mayonnaise in bowl

    How To Save Your Broken Homemade Mayonnaise

    To re-emulsify broken mayonnaise, put an egg yolk in a separate bowl and whisk in the mayo little by little until it thickens and regains its homogeneity.

    By Khyati Dand December 23rd, 2023 Read More
  • Garlic bread grilled cheese

    Turn Your Frozen Garlic Bread Into The Perfect Grilled Cheese

    Take your grilled cheese sandwich to the next level by swapping out your humble sandwich bread with mouth-watering garlic bread instead. Yes, please!

    By Hannah Beach December 23rd, 2023 Read More
  • potato dish with soup

    9 Easy Ways To Upgrade Potato Dishes With A Can Of Soup

    Potato dishes can often be run of the mill additions to an otherwise glorious meal. So, try boosting your potato dishes in a major way with these canned soups.

    By Suzannah Kolbeck December 23rd, 2023 Read More
  • frozen peas in a cast iron pan on a wooden board

    Spike Your Frozen Peas With White Wine For Flavorful Steaming

    It's easy to jazz up frozen peas if you have some white wine on hand. Most dry white wines work well; their acidity and brightness will complement the flavors.

    By Jennifer Waldera December 23rd, 2023 Read More
  • Pint of Unilever ice cream

    The Ice Cream Hack To Turn A Pint Into Individual Bars

    What's the best way to share a pint of ice cream -- scoop out individual servings and make a ton of dishes? No! Turn the whole thing into ice cream bars.

    By Hannah Beach December 23rd, 2023 Read More
  • Slices of crisp bacon on cutting board

    For Melt-In-Your-Mouth Bacon, Reach For Your Sous Vide

    There are so many great ways to cook bacon but one of the best may be to do the low-and-slow technique using yoru sous vide. Here's why it's so popular.

    By Louise Rhind-Tutt December 23rd, 2023 Read More
  • French toast with berries and maple syrup

    For The Best Hassle-Free French Toast, Skip The Stove

    There's no reason to use the entire oven or heat up the stove to create mouthwatering French toast. This one tool makes it easy any time of day.

    By L Valeriote December 23rd, 2023 Read More
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